FBI informant accused of spreading Russian disinformation about Bidens
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Alexander Smirnov was a valued FBI informant for 13 years who allegedly lied about Joe and Hunter Biden taking bribes from Burisma. He has ties to Russian intelligence.
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Smirnov lived a quiet life in L.A. suburbs with his girlfriend while accumulating millions from unknown sources. He recently moved to Las Vegas.
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As an informant, Smirnov globe-trotted gathering intel and was authorized to break laws. His handler saw him as family.
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In 2020, Smirnov suddenly claimed Burisma execs paid the Bidens $5 million each in bribes. The allegations aligned with Trump efforts.
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Prosecutors paint Smirnov as a vector of Russian disinformation still peddling lies after recent meetings with Russian intelligence.