According to the Department of Justice, the purported Russian scheme involved covertly financing a media firm that promoted Russian interests, spending around $10 million.
Rubin asserted he was unaware of the alleged fraudulent activities connected to the media company, stating, "I and other commentators were the victims of this scheme."
The indictment highlights that the media companies failed to register as foreign agents despite being aware of their funding sources, violating legal requirements.
The DOJ pointed out that Russian nationals had funded Tenet Media, which is predominantly known for featuring anti-LGBTQ+ commentators while aligning with Russian state interests.
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