Toronto Charges Russian National with Illegal Arms Exports
Anton Trofimov, a Toronto resident and director of the Hong Kong-based Asia Pacific Links Ltd., faces charges in Canada for allegedly violating sanctions against Russia. The charges, under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, involve exporting restricted goods to Russia for weapons manufacturing, and possessing proceeds of crime. Trofimov’s company is implicated in supplying microelectronic components used in Russian Orlan-10 drones, prompting action by the RCMP following pressure from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. This marks a significant development, representing the first known prosecution under these regulations in Canada.
John Q. Hosedrinker