Disruptive Technology Strike Force Targets Tech Smuggling in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona – In a high-stakes battle against authoritarian regimes and hostile nation-states, the Disruptive Technology Strike Force is working tirelessly to prevent critical technologies from falling into the wrong hands.
On February 7 and 8, the National Security Division hosted a summit in Phoenix, Arizona, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force. The interagency law enforcement effort is aimed at preventing critical technologies from being acquired by authoritarian regimes and hostile nation-states.
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen and Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew Axelrod co-lead the Strike Force. They were joined by U.S. Attorney Gary Restaino for the District of Arizona and other key officials.
During the two-day event, attendees heard from Ukrainian officials about the use of advanced technology by Russia in its unlawful and full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. The Strike Force is grateful for its close partnership with the Ukrainian government.
The event also featured presentations from the private sector and academia, including officials from Arizona State University, which hosted the event at its Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
The Strike Force announced the expansion of its efforts to three new metropolitan areas and formally recognized the Defense Department’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) as a partner in the Strike Force.
The Disruptive Technology Strike Force is a critical component of the U.S. government’s efforts to prevent critical technologies from falling into the wrong hands.
**Mandatory Facts:**
Defendant: Disruptive Technology Strike Force
Criminal Charges: None
City and State: Phoenix, Arizona
Exact Date: February 7-8, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Ongoing operations
Dollar Amounts: None
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Cybercrime|National Security
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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