Russian fugitives and unsuccessful "American dream" in distant Oregon

The Guardian journalists interviewed the fugitives from Russia, János Neumann, and his wife, Victoria. For seven years, they have been living illegally in the United States and cannot return to Russia.

Their story seems incredible, but The Guardian journalists claim to have checked all the documents provided by Janos and Victoria. This was proof that their story is absolutely true.

The real name of Janos is Alexei Artamonov. He and his wife were employees of the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB). They managed to uncover an intricate network of links between the FSB, organized crime and Moscow banks. With the help of this scheme, a lot of money was “laundered”.

In 2008, Neumann's father, who was a retired officer of the State Security Committee (KGB), advised them to flee Russia. Janosh and Victoria knew too much, so it was deadly to remain in their homeland.

They decided to ask for political shelter in the United States. Since then, their collaboration with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has begun. Janos and Victoria claim that this was their mistake. The CIA and the FBI promised them protection and a comfortable life in exchange for valuable information and cooperation. But after a few years, they became unnecessary, they were forgotten, not fulfilling their promises.

Leaving Russia, Janos and Victoria amused themselves with the thought of an “American dream” and a happy comfortable life. At the moment they live in Oregon in a “suspended” state. They understand that after cooperation with the special services they are unlikely to be deported from the United States. But Janos and Victoria have a lot of debts, there is no work, they live, "making ends meet." They are tired of startling from knocking at the door, fearing that immigration officers came for them. Having returned to Russia, they can lose not only their freedom, but also their lives.

The Guardian journalists tried to get information about the history of the Russian fugitives at the FBI, but they refused to give any comments.