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1st LD: 13 Russians, 3 Russian entities indicted for interfering with U.S. elections

Xinhua,February 17, 2018 Adjust font size:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- A federal grand jury has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities for alleged interference in the 2016 presidential elections, Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office announced on Friday.

Charges in the indictment include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

The indictment was sought by the office of Mueller, who is leading an investigation into allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election and possible collusion between the Donald Trump campaign and Moscow.

The indictment also accuses the Internet Research Agency LLC and two other companies of orchestrating an internet campaign to influence the presidential race through channels including social media. Enditem

 

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