Five Pakistani businessmen were indicted in federal court Wednesday for their alleged roles in smuggling U.S.-origin supplies into Pakistan to support the country’s nuclear program. The goods were exported from the United States without export licenses, in violation of federal law, the indictment said. Both organizations were on a Commerce Department list that imposes export license requirements for groups whose activities are found to be contrary to U.S. security or foreign policy interests. ARIZONA OFFICIAL CHARGED IN ADOPTION SMUGGLING SCHEME RESIGNS“The defendants smuggled U.S. origin goods to entities that have been designated for years as threats to U.S. national security for their ties to Pakistan’s weapons programs,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers said. “This indictment puts the world on notice not to do business with these defendants and demonstrates our commitment to holding them accountable," he added.

Source: Fox News January 15, 2020 23:48 UTC