'Russian oligarchs such as Abramovich will not be permitted to violate US export regulations without consequence,' said a Department of Commerce official. But it's unclear if authorities know where the planes are being kept.
A Manhattan judge issued the warrants on Monday because recent flights had violated US export controls.The other jet the US wants to seize is a Gulfstream G650 ER. File pic
No licences were requested and he could face a fine of up to $328,000 per flight, among other actions."Russian oligarchs such as Abramovich will not be permitted to violate US export regulations without consequence," said commerce official John Sonderman.
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