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Five indicted in New York in alleged Russian assassination plot

The Department of Justice announced charges against five men accused of participating in an international assassination plot involving leaders of the Russian Federation intelligence service (RIS).

Published Sep 16, 2026, 8:44 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Department of Justice announced that five men were indicted in New York for their alleged role in an international assassination plot involving leaders of the Russian Federation intelligence service (RIS). The indictment in New York was announced by the DOJ, which said the suspects are accused of participating in the scheme.

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