Viktor Anatolievich Bout

Viktor Anatolievich Bout, also known as the 'Merchant of Death,' is a former Soviet military officer and infamous arms dealer who became notorious for supplying weapons to war zones and dictatorial regimes around the globe. He was arrested in 2008 and subsequently extradited to the United States, where he was convicted of conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization. His operations have significantly impacted global arms trafficking and conflict.