Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens was called a "fraudster" in a prior case

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Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant whose allegations about President Biden's business dealings sparked a Republican impeachment effort, has been revealed to have a troubled history of credibility issues. A CBS News investigation uncovered that as early as 2016, federal prosecutors were warned that Smirnov was a "liar and a fraudster."

 

Smirnov, 43, was recently indicted for fabricating a story about President Biden and his son Hunter allegedly accepting bribes from a Ukrainian energy company. These false allegations had played a significant role in the GOP's impeachment efforts against Mr. Biden. However, doubts about Smirnov's credibility had surfaced nearly a decade ago, raising questions about why he remained on the FBI payroll despite his dubious reputation.

 

 

In a previous criminal case in California in 2015, Smirnov had provided information to the FBI that led to the prosecution of individuals with ties to organized crime groups. However, he was also accused of lying in that case, casting doubt on the reliability of his testimony. Despite these concerns, Smirnov continued to work as an informant for the FBI, with serious repercussions.

 

Joseph Benincasa, a defense lawyer involved in the California case, expressed astonishment at Smirnov's continued involvement with the FBI, stating that "they never should have used him again." The mounting questions about Smirnov's credibility have prompted calls for a thorough review of every case in which he was involved, to ensure that justice was not compromised by his deceit.

 

 

Smirnov's recent indictment alleges that he falsely claimed that Hunter Biden had demanded millions of dollars to shield a Ukrainian energy company from investigation, prompting suspicion from FBI officials due to inconsistencies in his story. Additionally, Smirnov's connections to Russian intelligence services have raised concerns about the possibility of a disinformation campaign.

 

The revelation of Smirnov's troubled history highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies when relying on confidential informants. While informants often provide valuable information, their credibility can be compromised by their criminal backgrounds and ulterior motives. It underscores the importance of rigorous vetting and oversight to ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of the information provided by informants.

 

In light of these revelations, questions have been raised about the FBI's handling of Smirnov and the potential impact on cases in which he was involved. Defense lawyers for individuals prosecuted based on Smirnov's information are considering filing for a review of their cases, underscoring the far-reaching consequences of relying on informants with questionable credibility.

 

18.03.24

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[Tug]

But but but Jim Jordan and that comer guy said he was the bestes most biglest most trusteyest whistle blower ever…..oh dear poor little MTG and her side kick bobert will be absolutely crushed lmao 🤣 and trump will be mad as all get out cause his slander balloon got popped……

[Emdog]

Seems another example of "confirmation bias": people hearing what they want to believe, so don't fact check and ignore blatant warnings

Same thing happened with source Bush 2 and company beleived to justify invasion of Iraq.... dude was a drunk and German intellignece said he was unreliable and not to be believed.... but he said what they wanted to hear, too.

[Chomper Higgot]

All the best people.

[candide]

So let's summarise....

 

The first core witness happened to be a foreign agent working for China and involved in weapon trafficking with Iran

"He is very credible," said Comer! 😀

 

The second one is now indicted and got his fake information from Russian operatives.

"The most corroborating evidence we have is the 1023 form from this highly credible confidential human source." said Gym Jordan! 😀

 

Well, they can still impeach Hunter Biden for paying his taxes late! 😀

[Tug]

We’re pray tell are all of the trump fluffers?quell surprise 😮 especially considering trump is trying to get the swamp master himself Paul manafort back on his campaign yup that’s right!!

[ozimoron]

An American company that paid an indicted FBI informant who testified in the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry has ties to a British company owned by associates of Donald Trump in Dubai, according to a new report.

 

The Guardian reported that business filings and court documents show Smirnov, who has been accused of lying to investigators about the president and his son Hunter Biden, was paid $600,000 in 2020 by a company called Economic Transformation Technologies (ETT), and the indictment shows that same year he started lying to the FBI about the Bidens.

 

Arjomand and Khan have ties to Trump through some of his associates and Damac, a Middle Eastern developer who has partnered with the former president for a decade, and Trump describes Damac's former chairman Hussain Sajwani as a "friend” and a “great man," and their families have attended weddings, Mar-a-Lago parties and ribbon-cutting ceremonies together.

 

https://www.rawstory.com/alexander-smirnov-2667511356/