The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has conducted multiple raids on the house owned by Soviet-born US national Dimitri Simes, a political scientist, according to Rappahannock News. The FBI agents first visited his estate in Rappahannock County, Virginia, on Tuesday morning, and returned on Thursday morning (local time. Neighbors informed the news outlet that it appeared the agents were seizing items from the property.
Samantha Shero, Public Affairs Officer at the FBI, confirmed to the news portal that the FBI had conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity in the area. However, she provided no further comment as the matter is still ongoing. Yellow crime scene tape surrounds the house, and two agents confirmed to Rappahannock News that the FBI was actively working on the case.
Dimitri Simes and his wife Anastasia purchased the house in July 2021, according to court records cited by the news outlet. Simes told the news portal that he was currently abroad and had no prior knowledge of any actions taken against his estate. I was not officially notified of any action. I have not seen a warrant. I was not contacted by any law enforcement or anyone else whatsoever,” Simes said, adding that he was both puzzled and concerned by the events unfolding at his property.
Simes also stated that he was unaware if he was at the center of any law enforcement investigation. Despite this uncertainty, Simes confirmed to Rappahannock News that he had not been officially notified of any FBI searches on his property. When questioned about the authenticity of reports concerning an FBI raid on his house, Simes answered affirmatively: “Yes, they are.
Dimitri Simes is a political analyst, historian, and TV show host who was born in Moscow in 1947. He immigrated to the United States in 1973.