Former FBI Informant Faces Tax Charges After Biden-Ukraine Claims

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Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov faces new federal tax charges after his claims about Biden-Ukraine corruption unravel.

At a Glance

  • Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, has been indicted on federal tax charges for allegedly concealing millions in income from 2020 to 2022.
  • The charges follow Smirnov’s earlier indictment for allegedly fabricating claims about a $10 million Burisma-Biden bribery scheme.
  • Special Counsel David Weiss, who is also handling the Hunter Biden investigation, brought these new charges.
  • Smirnov’s trial date for the bribery scheme allegations has been set for January 8.
  • Prosecutors have raised concerns about potential connections between Smirnov and Russian intelligence agencies.

New Tax Charges Unveiled

Special Counsel David Weiss has brought new federal tax charges against Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant who previously claimed to have evidence of Biden family corruption in Ukraine. The indictment, unsealed in California federal court, accuses Smirnov of tax evasion and filing false tax returns, alleging he concealed millions in income between 2020 and 2022.

These latest charges come on the heels of Smirnov’s earlier indictment for allegedly fabricating claims about a $10 million bribery scheme involving the Biden family and Ukrainian energy company Burisma. The Justice Department claims that Smirnov had no contact with Burisma until 2017, after the alleged bribes would have occurred.

Allegations of False Claims

Prosecutors allege that Smirnov falsely reported to the FBI that Burisma executives paid Joe and Hunter Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016. These claims were used as evidence in House Republicans’ inquiries into President Biden and his family. The indictment suggests that Smirnov made these allegations after expressing bias against Joe Biden during his presidential campaign.

The White House has consistently denied any involvement of President Biden in his son Hunter’s business dealings, dismissing the probe as a “baseless political stunt.” Meanwhile, Hunter Biden is facing sentencing in separate cases related to tax evasion and lying on a federal form for a gun purchase.

Concerns Over Russian Intelligence Ties

Adding another layer of complexity to the case, prosecutors have raised concerns about potential connections between Smirnov and Russian intelligence agencies. The Justice Department claims Smirnov has ties with Russian intelligence, an allegation he denies. This development has sparked further scrutiny of the information used in congressional investigations and highlights the importance of verifying sources in high-profile political cases.

Smirnov’s legal team maintains that he will “vigorously contest” all allegations against him. His attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, stated that their client “intends to vigorously fight these allegations with the same intensity as he has fought the original indictment.”

“intends to vigorously fight these allegations with the same intensity as he has fought the original indictment.” – David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld

As the legal proceedings unfold, the case continues to draw attention to the reliability of information used in congressional investigations and the potential influence of foreign intelligence in domestic political matters. Smirnov’s trial for the bribery scheme allegations is scheduled for January 8, where these issues are likely to be further scrutinized.

Sources:

  1. Former FBI Informant Accused of Lying About Bidens Indicted on Tax Charges
  2. Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about the Bidens is indicted on federal tax charges
  3. Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about the Bidens is indicted on federal tax charges

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