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Former FBI Informant Indicted on Tax Charges Amid Controversy Over Biden Claims

Alexander Smirnov, an ex-FBI informant, faces new federal tax charges linked to accusations of fabricating a bribery scheme involving the Bidens.

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Updated: Nov 26th, 2024, 10:03 PM ET

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Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, has been indicted on federal tax charges, including tax evasion, after allegedly fabricating bribery claims against President Biden and Hunter Biden. The indictment comes months after claims he made were linked to a GOP impeachment inquiry. Prosecutors allege Smirnov concealed over $2 million in income from 2020-2022, including luxury purchases. His trial on the original charges is set for January 8, 2025, with Smirnov maintaining his innocence and vowing to contest the allegations.

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