A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, who previously faced accusations of fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden’s family, has now been indicted on federal tax charges. The new indictment, unsealed this week in a California federal court, accuses Smirnov of tax evasion and filing false tax returns, alleging he concealed millions of dollars in income between 2020 and 2022.
Smirnov, whose attorneys have vowed to vigorously defend him, faces these charges following his earlier arrest for allegedly making false claims about the Biden family. In 2020, Smirnov, acting as a “confidential human source” for the FBI, claimed that Burisma executives had paid the Bidens $5 million each for political favors from then-Vice President Joe Biden. His accusations played a significant role in the House Republicans’ investigation into Biden’s alleged involvement in his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings.
The White House has firmly denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations part of a baseless political attack. In addition to the tax charges, Smirnov was indicted for making false statements and forging records related to his claims against the Bidens. The Justice Department has also raised concerns about Smirnov’s alleged ties to Russian intelligence, leading prosecutors to request that he remain in custody. Smirnov denies these allegations.
His trial for lying about the Biden family is scheduled for January, but the tax charges add a new layer to his ongoing legal troubles.
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