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Local Man Caught in Web of Deception
A shocking case of deception has rocked the nation, as a former FBI contractor has pleaded guilty to making false statements to investigators. Arkadiy Zagaytov, 59, faces severe consequences for his actions, which date back to 2014.
According to court documents, Zagaytov worked as an Oracle Database Administrator at the FBI Headquarters Information Technology Division from June 2010 to October 2011 and September 2012 to August 2014. During his tenure, he maintained a Top Secret security clearance level, a privilege he abused by hiding a financial transaction from 2004 and 2005.
The scheme involved a senior DOE official, who requested that Zagaytov facilitate payments from a private company doing business in the United States. Zagaytov prepared and submitted false invoices to the private company for up to $140,000 in services that he never rendered or performed. Upon receiving payment, he made several cash disbursements to the senior official, while withholding a portion to cover tax liabilities and other personal expenses.
Zagaytov denied making any such payments to the senior official during his interview with the FBI on July 31, 2014. He also failed to disclose these transactions in his application for Top Secret clearance, despite being required to do so.
The FBI’s Washington Field Office and DOE-OIG investigated the case, working tirelessly to uncover the truth. Trial Attorney Victor R. Salgado of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section is prosecuting the case.
Zagaytov’s sentencing will be scheduled at a later date, but one thing is certain: he will face the consequences of his actions. As Grimy Times continues to investigate this story, one question remains: how deep does this web of deception go?
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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