US To Seize Internet Domains Arising From Russian Effort Over Possible Election Interference

Washington: The United States government has announced criminal charges, seizure of internet domains arising from Russian effort to influence election, AP reported on Wednesday.

The move comes after the Biden administration said it was preparing to accuse Russia of disinformation campaigns targeting the presidential election.

That’s according to two people familiar with an upcoming announcement Wednesday who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

Intelligence agencies have previously accused of Russia of using disinformation to try to interfere in the election. But the announcement expected from Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to signal the depth of U.S. concerns.

A Justice Department spokesman declined to comment.

With inputs from AP