Limmt

In April, we also announced the indictment of a company called Limmt, and its manager, Li Fang Wei.

The Emerging Axis of Iran and Venezuela Robert M. Morgenthau 2009

In April, we also announced the indictment of a company called Limmt, and its manager, Li Fang Wei.

Mark Weisbrot: Morgenthau's Axis Debunked 2009

Limmt began using aliases and front companies to send and receive dozens of payments through the U.S. between November 2006 and September 2008.

Businessman Denies Charge of Aiding Iran 2009

(Limmt, through the international press, has denied the allegations in the indictment.)

Mark Weisbrot: Morgenthau's Axis Debunked 2009

The U.S. government had banned Limmt from engaging in transactions with or through the U.S. financial system because of its role in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to Iran.

The Emerging Axis of Iran and Venezuela Robert M. Morgenthau 2009

The Treasury Department said Limmt used at least eight aliases or front companies to circumvent U.S. sanctions.

China Firm Charged With Aiding Iran Nuclear Effort 2009

But our investigation revealed that Li Fang Wei and Limmt used aliases and shell companies to deceive banks into processing payments related to the shipment of banned missile, nuclear and so-called dual use materials to subsidiary organizations of the Iranian Defense Industries Organization.

Mark Weisbrot: Morgenthau's Axis Debunked 2009

The Treasury Department, which worked closely with Mr. Morgenthau's office, said Tuesday it was freezing Mr. Li's U.S. assets and the assets of Limmt, which sells metal alloys and minerals, including high-strength metals and sophisticated military materials.

China Firm Charged With Aiding Iran Nuclear Effort 2009

The U.S. government had banned Limmt from engaging in transactions with or through the U.S. financial system because of its role in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to Iran.

Mark Weisbrot: Morgenthau's Axis Debunked 2009

Limmt used aliases and front companies to send and receive dozens of illegal payments through the U.S. between November 2006 and September 2008, he said.

China Firm Charged With Aiding Iran Nuclear Effort 2009