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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

Smirnov, a former FBI informant, is charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company.
Smirnov falsely claimed that executives from the Ukrainian energy company paid the Bidens $5 million each in 2015 or 2016.
Special Counsel David Weiss charged Smirnov with lying to the FBI and seeking his detention without bail due to his ties to Russian intelligence.

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FBI source accused of Biden lies 'linked to spies'

Alexander Smirnov is charged with making false statements about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

FBI informant who lied about Bidens’ Ukraine ties had contact with Russians – prosecutors

Prosecutors reveal alleged ties to Russian intelligence-affiliated persons to urge US judge to deny Alexander Smirnov’s release

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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How is an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens allegedly linked to Russian intelligence?

The explosive allegations at the centre of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden were false, federal prosecutors said, and came from an ex-FBI informant who said he was in touch with Russian intelligence. Here's what we know about Alexander Smirnov.

5 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Joe Biden bribery scheme could threaten US elections with Russian intel, DOJ warns

A former FBI informant charged with fabricating corruption allegations against president Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden is “actively peddling new lies” that threaten US elections after meeting with Russian intelligence officials, according to federal law enforcement.

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a former FBI informant charged with making up a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company had contacts with officials

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Hindustan Times

Who is Alexander Smirnov? Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens had ties with Russian intel

Alexander Smirnov is accused of falsely telling his FBI handler that executives with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million.

5 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

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FBI source accused of Biden lies 'linked to spies'

FBI source accused of Biden lies 'linked to spies'

FBI informant who lied about Bidens’ Ukraine ties had contact with Russians – prosecutors

FBI informant who lied about Bidens’ Ukraine ties had contact with Russians – prosecutors

How is an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens allegedly linked to Russian intelligence?

How is an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens allegedly linked to Russian intelligence?

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Joe Biden bribery scheme could threaten US elections with Russian intel, DOJ warns

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Joe Biden bribery scheme could threaten US elections with Russian intel, DOJ warns

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

Who is Alexander Smirnov? Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens had ties with Russian intel

Who is Alexander Smirnov? Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens had ties with Russian intel

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