Alexander Smirnov

Alexander Smirnov is a former FBI informant of Ukrainian origin and Israeli nationality who pled guilty to lying to federal agents at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and creating false records. Alexander Smirnov's admitted lies began the Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory. Alexander Smirnov admitted to having links to several high level Russian officials. Smirnov was released from prison by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) on furlough after only a few months of his 6-year sentence. Even though Smirnov was released from prison on furlough, he was still listed as a prisoner, and no contact address was given. Smirnov's location remains unknown.