Unsealed FBI Doc Exposes Terrifying Depth of Russian Disinfo Scheme
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New court documents reveal that Russia is keeping a very, very long list of influencers to spread its propaganda.

New court documents reveal that Russia is keeping a very, very long list of influencers to spread its propaganda.

The Russian disinformation plot revealed in a Justice Department indictment this week may just be the tip of the iceberg, according to newly unsealed court documents.

On Wednesday, the DOJ announced it would seize 32 internet domains linked to a larger Kremlin scheme to promote disinformation and influence the 2024 election. The Russian campaign, known as Doppelganger, uses AI-generated content to create “fake news” boosted through social media with the aim of electing Donald Trump.

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Of particular note, the documents released Wednesday included an affidavit that noted a Russian company is keeping a list of more than 2,800 influencers world wide, about one-fifth of whom are based in the United States, to monitor and potentially groom to spread Russian propaganda. The affidavit does not mention the full list of influencers, but is still a terrifying indicator of how deep the Russian plot to interfere in U.S. politics really goes.

  • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
    22·
    3 months ago

    A lot of words just to say that we don’t know anything about AIPACs finances.

    Russia just needs to copy the Israeli lobbying model.

    • TheFonz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      3 months ago

      YOU made the claim. Show us the evidence (you won’t) that AIPAC circumvented FARA.

      Either:

      • You have no clue what you’re talking about,
      • You’re intentionally spreading misinfo

      Which is it?

      • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
        2·
        3 months ago

        No. I stated that Russia can follow the AIPAC model, set up ARPAC, funnel money to some American donors and influence the election perfectly legally.

        • TheFonz@lemmy.world
          21·
          3 months ago

          You’re not tracking the convo.

          Its the “funneling money” part you’re not getting. They can’t just PayPal it to their buddy.

          I’m a US citizen living abroad. If I have over 10k in my account it triggers my bank to notify FBAR and they have to report it to the IRS - and that’s not even an America bank!

          At this point we’re looping.

          • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
            22·
            3 months ago

            Overpay for services. Pay for non existing services. Use intermediaries. There are many, many laundering techniques and Russians are not stupid.

            The point is that the shady thing happen at the donor level. The PAC stays clean and above board, and it’s financial practices remain opaque.

            • TheFonz@lemmy.world
              22·
              3 months ago

              Yes. You’re right. If only we didn’t think of that! Damn. Thank you Knock knock. I will pass the info along to AIPAC. Thank you.