# DOJ Penalizes Extreme Networks for Russia Sales

The U.S. Department of Justice reached a non-prosecution agreement with Extreme Networks over 11 sales of networking equipment and services to a Russian weapons manufacturer from 2018 through 2022. The agreement imposes a total criminal penalty of $975,721.84. For government contractors and technology suppliers, the case highlights the exposure created when sales through subsidiaries or distributors reach restricted end users, and the importance of effective sanctions screening, export-control procedures, accurate filings, and timely voluntary disclosure of suspected misconduct.

- Companies selling technology internationally should evaluate whether their sanctions screening and export controls cover subsidiaries, distributors, end users, and the full sales process.
- Accurate export filings and prompt voluntary disclosure when misconduct is identified are specifically relevant practices highlighted by the case.
- The matter involved networking equipment and services supplied to a Russian weapons manufacturer, making end-user diligence particularly important for technology firms serving defense-related markets.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Justice National Security Division (NSD)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

### Vendors
- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Seller and exporter of networking equipment and services)
- Extreme Networks Rus LLC (Russia-based subsidiary that processed and fulfilled sales)
- Moscow Machinery Building Plant Avangard (MMZA) (Buyer and recipient of networking equipment and services)

### Key Quotes
> These laws protect our national security and prevent U.S.-origin products and services from supporting adversaries’ military capabilities.
> — Jeremy Pierczynski, Acting Special Agent in Charge, HSI Detroit

### Sources
- [Extreme Networks to Pay Nearly $976,000 Over Illegal Sales to Russian Weapons Manufacturer - HSToday](https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/customs-immigration/extreme-networks-to-pay-nearly-976000-over-illegal-sales-to-russian-weapons-manufacturer) - Homeland Security Today