State seeks to extradite orthodox arms dealer

Department of International Affairs State Attorney's Office today filed in Jerusalem District Court a petition to declare that Aryeh Eliyahu Cohen (known as Eli Cohen) - extradition to the U.S., serious offenses of illegal export of weapons, among others - to Iran.

Cohen, 64, a former Premishlan chassid and resident of Bnei Brak, was arrested two months ago at Ben - Gurion when he asked to leave the country. He was arrested at the request of U.S. authorities after filed against him where a federal indictment includes counts of exporting spare parts to Iran and money laundering in 2000-2004.

U.S. charged that in 2000-2004, along with agents U.S. residents, export spare parts for US-made security without receiving the necessary permits and that the years 2012-2013 Iran tried to export spare parts of US-made fighter jets, prison export without a permit.

Specifically banned such exports to Iran, which the U.S. has imposed severe trade restrictions. Cohen also charged with money laundering offenses in respect of the transfer of funds into the U.S. as part of these trade promotion activities.

Cohen was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport last May when about to take off to London with his wife, after the U.S. filed an application against a temporary detention. Before an official extradition request from the United States, Cohen was released by the court under limited conditions, and so far is under house arrest and parts, and sentenced to financial guarantees. The State will ask a court to impose a full house arrest and increase financial guarantees.

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