This is stated on the website of the regulator.
According to the commission, Sotnikov, who lives in Florida, urged American investors to buy fake certificates of deposit promoted through online advertising and "fake" sites similar to the real pages of legitimate financial institutions.
It is assumed that the actions of the Russians caused damage in the amount of at least $ 26 million.
Earlier it was reported that Russian citizens Igor and Denis Grushko were sentenced in the United States to 12 years in prison each for fraud with bank cards.