On April 4, 2024, Oleg Chistyakov, a Latvian citizen, was arrested near Riga for violating the Export Control Reform Act. The charges against him stem from allegations that he conspired with two US citizens to facilitate the sale of US avionics equipment to customers in Russia. This information was disclosed in a press release and indictment issued by authorities.
One of Mr. Chistyakov’s alleged co-conspirators, Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky, had previously pleaded guilty to the same conspiracy in December 2023. The case has sparked controversy and legal discussions in both the US and Latvia.
Maya Lester KC is a senior barrister (King’s Counsel) at Brick Court Chambers who has a diverse legal practice that includes public law, European law, competition law, international law, human rights, and civil liberties. She possesses particular expertise in sanctions law and has been involved in high-profile cases related to international trade and compliance. Her legal insights and experience are highly regarded in the legal community.
