The Internal Security Agency (ABW) has indicted two men—a Russian and a Polish national—for attempting to illegally export dual-use strategic industrial equipment to the Russian Federation.
Indictment and Investigation
As announced on June 10, the indictment was submitted to the Legnica court on May 22. The ABW reports that two individuals have been charged with participating in an organized crime group, violating EU sanctions, and illegal trade in dual-use goods.
The investigation was conducted by the ABW delegation in Zielona Góra, under the supervision of the Lower Silesian Organized Crime and Corruption Division of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Wrocław.
Nature of the Contraband
Eduard K. and Krzysztof J. allegedly organized the export of specialized equipment, specifically CNC machines and a metal thermal treatment chamber, beyond EU borders. The ABW states this technology could have enhanced the Russian Federation’s industrial and military potential.
The equipment was purchased in Germany, transported to Poland, and intended to be routed through Turkey before reaching Russia. These plans were intercepted by the Zielona Góra services.
Legal Charges and Detention
The suspects were caught in the act on September 8, 2025, and remain in custody. They face charges under the 2022 Act on countering aggression in Ukraine and the 2000 Act on foreign trade in strategic goods.
Beyond export violations, the men are charged with participation in an organized criminal group and money laundering. They face a minimum sentence of three years in prison and the forfeiture of the seized items.
