BIS Denies Export Privileges for Illegal Exports to China, Mexico

The Bureau of Industry and Security last week revoked the export privileges of three people for trying to illegally send items to China and Mexico.

Ge Song Tao, a China resident, was convicted July 14, 2021, for conspiring to submit false export information through the Automated Export System and trying to illegally export “maritime raiding craft and engines” to China. Ge was sentenced to 41 months of “confinement,” three years of supervised release, a $50,000 criminal fine and a $200 assessment. BIS denied Ge’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of conviction.

Mexico resident Jose Daniel Medina was convicted Feb. 22, 2019, for “knowingly smuggling and attempting to smuggle” a “Barrett model 50 BMG” and a .50 caliber rifle from the U.S. to Mexico, BIS said. Medina was sentenced to 37 months in prison with credit for time served, three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. BIS denied Medina’s export privileges for seven years from the date of conviction.

Brett McGinnis, of Ormond Beach, Florida, was convicted Sept. 16, 2021, of illegally exporting a range of guns and ammunition from the U.S. to Mexico, including a “Beretta Model 84,” 500 rounds of “Magtech .44 Caliber Ammunition” and “various other firearms, firearms parts, and ammunition,” BIS said. McGinnis was sentenced to two years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $100 special assessment and a $10,000 fine. BIS denied McGinnis’ export privileges for up to 10 years from the date of conviction.