Russian Woman Accused of Lying to FBI Ordered to Undergo Mental Evaluation

A U.S. court ordered psychological evaluation and treatment for Nomma Zarubina, a Russian woman accused of lying to the FBI about ties to a Russian FSB officer, after prosecutors detailed a pattern of harassing and erratic messages to an FBI agent. Zarubina, arrested in 2024 and later hit with additional charges including transporting women for prostitution and immigration fraud, allegedly operated under the codename “Alyssa” and has links to Elena Branson’s Russia-linked influence efforts. Prosecutors cited messages suggesting threats, emotional volatility, and claims of Russian surveillance, while the court scheduled a pre-trial conference for Sept. 19 and denied her request to change counsel.