U.S. Department
of Justice
18CR00258
United States vs. Babichenko, et. al., 1:18-CR-00258-EJL
Defendants:
- Pavel Babichenko
- Piotr Babichenko
- Timofey Babichenko
- Kristina Babichenko
- David Bibikov
- Mikhail Iyerusalimets
- Anna Iyerusalimets
Case Summary:
From approximately 2008 through 2018, Pavel Babichenko, Piotr Babichenko, Timofey Babichenko, Kristina Babichenko, David Bibikov, Mikhail Iyerusalimets, and Anna Iyerusalimets, along with other known and unknown conspirators, engaged in a scheme to purchase counterfeit electronic goods—primarily Apple iPhones and Samsung cellular products—which they then resold as genuine and new through online platforms such as Amazon and eBay. The defendants operated over a hundred separate business entities to sell their counterfeit goods online to thousands of customers.
Questionnaire:
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Trial:
The trial in this case concluded with verdicts delivered on August 1, 2022, please see the press release below for additional information.
Sentencing:
On August 01, 2022, the following jury verdicts were returned:
Mikhail Iyerusalimets - The Sentencing/Forfeiture Hearing set for 11/3/2022 is VACATED and RESET for 3/23/2023 at 1:30 PM in Boise - Courtroom 3 before Judge B Lynn Winmill.
Pavel Babichenko - The Sentencing/Forfeiture Hearing set for 11/2/2022 is VACATED and RESET for 3/21/2023 at 1:30 PM in Boise - Courtroom 3 before Judge B Lynn Winmill.
David Bibikov - The Sentencing/Forfeiture Hearing set for 11/3/2022 is VACATED and RESET for 3/23/2023 at 9:00 AM in Boise - Courtroom 3 before Judge B Lynn Winmill.
Timofey Babichenko - The Sentencing/Forfeiture Hearing set for 11/2/2022 is VACATED and RESET for 3/22/2023 at 1:30 PM in Boise - Courtroom 3 before Judge B Lynn Winmill.
Piotr Babichenko - The Sentencing/Forfeiture Hearing set for 11/2/2022 is VACATED and RESET for 3/22/2023 at 9:00 AM in Boise - Courtroom 3 before Judge B Lynn Winmill.
Kristina Babichenko-not guilty
Anna Iyerusalimets-not guilty
Artur Pupko entered a plea agreement, sentencing is set for 3/21/2023 at 9:00 AM in Boise - Courtroom 3 before Judge B Lynn Winmill.
Resources:
Victim-Witness brochure:
District of Idaho Victim-Witness Program Information: https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/victim-witness
Justice Department Large Case information: https://www.justice.gov/largecases
Press Releases:
Court Documents:
Contact Information:
For further information about this case, please contact the Mega Victim Case Assistance Program (MCAP) at (844) 527-5299 or e-mail USAEO.MCAP@usdoj.gov and reference the “Babichenko” case.
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The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.