24-year-old Anna Fermanova allegedly spied for Russian government by attempting to smuggle military equipment to Russia.
She was arrested in the US for attempting to transport the state-of-the-art high tech vision goggles to Moscow.
The state-of-the-art high tech vision goggles are not allowed for export without preapproval from the Department of State because they are considered weapons.
She denies the accusations and says that the scopes were for big game hunters. But she admitted removing identifying markers from the scopes and blacking out serial numbers with a marker.
According to reports, the three US made military goggles cost $4,000, $4,000 and $7,000. One of the devices is Raptor 4X Night Vision Weapons Sight, a state-of-the-art night weaponsight, the most accurate night imaging device designed to meet military requirements for long range accuracy, and is designed to be mounted on almost any weapon.
She is currenly on bail on a $50,000 bail but was placed on a 24-hour home arrest. She is expected to leave her home in Plano, Texas for Brooklyn in July to face official charges in court. If convicted, Fermanova could face up to 10 years in prison.
Anna Fermanova who lives in Texas, USA is considered to be “America’s New Sexy Russian Spy” after being compared to Anna Chapman, a Russian woman also with the same case and known for her uncensored photo in her facebook account.
ANNA FERMANOVA PHOTOS
Is every sexy Russian woman, just like Anna Fermanova, a spy?
I really doubt it. It seems that the public just want to see more photos of good looking blond women and the spy thing is just an excuse.