Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Elections

Overview

• Charges:
  • Conspiracy to commit an offense against the U.S.
  • False registration of a domain name
  • Aggravated identity theft
  • Conspiracy to commit money laundering

Indictment Details

• Date: July 13, 2018
• Location: District of Columbia
• Defendants: 12 Russian military intelligence officers
  • Accused of interfering with the 2016 U.S. elections

Main Charges

• Computer Hacking Conspiracy:

  • Unauthorized access into computers of U.S. persons/entities involved in the 2016 election
  • Theft and staged releases of documents to influence the election

• Aggravated Identity Theft

• False Registration of Domain Name

• Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering

Specific Allegations

• Osadchuk and Kovalev: Separate conspiracy to commit computer crimes
  • Targeted systems of election administration like state boards and companies supplying election software

FBI's Statement

• Risk:
  • Individuals are considered armed, dangerous, and flight risks

Related Individuals

• Boris Alekseyevich Antonov
• Dmitriy Sergeyevich Badin
• Nikolay Yuryevich Kozachek
• Aleksey Viktorovich Lukashev
• Artem Andreyevich Malyshev
• Sergey Aleksandrovich Morgachev
• Aleksandr Vladimirovich Osadchuk
• Aleksey Aleksandrovich Potemkin
• Ivan Sergeyevich Yermakov
• Pavel Vyacheslavovich Yershov
• Anatoliy Sergeyevich Kovalev

Related Cases

• Detailed images and profiles of individuals involved available at FBI's official webpage.

Implications

• Demonstrates significant foreign interference in democratic processes
• Highlights vulnerabilities in electoral systems and the importance of cybersecurity