Couple Charged In Electronics Export Conspiracy To China
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California couple has been charged with conspiracy and lying to authorities about exporting restricted electronics to China without obtaining the proper licenses.
York Yuan Chang, a U.S. citizen, and his wife Leping Huang, a Chinese national, were arrested earlier this week. Both were charged with one count of export conspiracy, which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. They also each face charges of making false statements.
It wasn't immediately known if the couple had retained an attorney. Huang was released Thursday after posting part of a $1 million bond.
They are both scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 1.
U.S. customs officials say they found computer files and documents they believe show an illegal transfer of technology from the couple's company that has both commercial and military applications.
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