DK-2022-ALFA-LAVAL-CENTRIFUGENationale GerichteDänemarkCentrifuge parts (dual-use industrial components)
Danish subsidiary of Swedish Alfa Laval was fined 100,000 DKK (EUR 13,400) for attempting to export centrifuge parts to Russia in June-August 2022. Exports were never completed but attempted violation was still prosecuted - one of the earliest EU sanctions enforcement actions post-February 2022.
Zitierte ECNs:2B350
Wichtige Feststellungen (4)
- Centrifuge parts are dual-use items (2B350 for chemical processing) that can serve both civilian and military/WMD applications
- Even attempted exports that were never completed can result in prosecution - intent to violate sanctions is sufficient
- Multinational subsidiaries must ensure compliance across all EU jurisdictions independently
- One of the earliest post-February 2022 enforcement actions, setting precedent for subsequent prosecutions