A former FBI informant has been arrested and accused of smearing President Biden and his son.
The Biden administration’s Justice Department accused Thursday that Alexander Smirnov, 43, of making a false statement and creating a false and fictitious record.
Mr. Smirnov was arrested Thursday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas upon return from a foreign trip.
Special counsel David Weiss claims that Mr. Smirnov, who will appear in court later Thursday afternoon provided false information about the Bidens’ dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma.
If found guilty, Mr., Smirnov could be sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.