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discredit political figures and manipulate public discourse in Western countries. · John Dougan is a former Florida deputy sheriff who fled to Russia in 2016. He is publicly accused of participating in pro-Kremlin digital information operations from Moscow by operating the CopyCop network of fake news websites and supporting Storm-1516 activities. The inauthentic websites mimic legitimate media outlets and spread fabricated stories and AI-generated deepfake content. Reports from Western authorities and independent investigative sources link Dougan’s activities to Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU) and the Moscow-based think tank the Center for Geopolitical Expertise · John Mark DOUGAN · suggesting he receives Russian support and direction to influence elections
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Is John Mark DOUGAN sanctioned?
Yes. John Mark DOUGAN (individual) is subject to 2 active sanctions designations from EU FSF, BE FOD, the earliest dated 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z. Each designation and its source link is listed on this page.
Who has sanctioned John Mark DOUGAN?
John Mark DOUGAN is listed by EU FSF, BE FOD under programs RUSDA, BE-NATIONAL. See the designations for the issuing authority and source URL of each.
When was John Mark DOUGAN first sanctioned?
The earliest active designation amisanctioned indexes is dated 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z. Individual designations may carry their own dates, check each entry on this page.
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