Top Investment Manager Reveals Shocking Charges Against Russian TV Contributor
By Sarah N. Lynch
The U.S. Justice Department has charged Dimitri Simes and his wife Anastasia with two schemes to violate U.S. sanctions, involving Channel One Russia and a Russian oligarch.
Simes, former CEO of the Center for National Interest, is accused of laundering funds for the benefit of Channel One Russia, which was sanctioned in May 2022. They are also charged with violating sanctions to benefit Russian oligarch Aleksandr Yevgenyevich Udodov, who was sanctioned in February 2023.
Despite maintaining a home in Virginia, prosecutors believe they are in Russia.
**Analysis:**
Dimitri Simes and his wife Anastasia have been charged by the U.S. Justice Department for violating U.S. sanctions in schemes involving Channel One Russia and a Russian oligarch. Simes, a former CEO of a foreign policy think tank, is accused of money laundering and violating sanctions for the benefit of the sanctioned entities. This case highlights the importance of complying with sanctions laws and the potential consequences of violating them, even for high-profile individuals. It serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses to understand and adhere to sanctions regulations to avoid legal repercussions and financial losses.