Tagged: Ellen Branson

DOJ Charges United States/Russian National with Acting as an Illegal Agent under FARA

DOJ Charges United States/Russian National with Acting as an Illegal Agent under FARA

In another action targeting Russian actors and connections, the Justice Department indicted Elena Branson, a dual United States-Russian national with criminal evasion of Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”) registration requirements while working on behalf of high-level Russian officials.  Specifically, Branson assisted high-level Russian officials by coordinating meetings for Russian officials to lobby United States political officials and business persons, and by operating organizations to promote...