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On Tuesday May 16th, 2023 Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen and Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod of the Commerce Department led a press conference to announce the first charges and arrests in connection with the Disruptive Technology Strike Force. Launched earlier in 2023 by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, the Strike Force is a joint venture between the Justice and Commerce Departments to target illicit actors, strengthen supply chains, and protect critical technological assets from being acquired or used by nation-state adversaries.