Paul Erickson, who arranged a high-level NRA visit to Moscow, allegedly cheated investors out of thousands
An American who was dating Russian agent Maria Butina has been charged with fraud, adding a new twist in the sprawling investigations into Moscow’s meddling in US politics.
Republican and National Rifle Association operative Paul Erickson was charged on Wednesday with one count of fraud for cheating investors in companies he controlled that purported to be running assisted-living facilities and building homes in North Dakota.
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