GLENNY, TAMARA; SERGEI MIKHAILOV. HEAD OF RUSSIAN CRIMINAL ORG. KNOWN AS SOLNTSEVO BRATVO. DOC'S RELATING TO CHARGES AGAINST HIM

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0001390210
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: June 24, 2015
• Document Release Date: March 11, 2011
• Case Number: F-2010-01608
• Publication Date: November 30, 2006

November 30, 2006 (b)(3)
(b)(6)
Scott A. Koch
Information and Privacy Coordinator
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Koch:
Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. ? 552, I'm writing to
request access to and copies of CIA documents concerning. Sergei Mikhailov, the head of
the Russian criminal organization known as Solntsevo Bratvo. Mr.Mikhailov, who was
placed on the Interpol list of internationally wanted criminals at the request of United
States officials, was tried and acquitted of money-laundering charges in Geneva,
Switzerland, in 1996. I am interested in documents-whether reports, letters, memos or
other papers-from U.S. officials relating and reacting to Mr. Mikhailov's charges,
accusation and subsequent acquittal by the Swiss courts.
I am making this request as research assistant to the author and journalist Misha Glenny,
who is writing a book on global organized crime; I am enclosing a letter from his
publisher confirming his status. As this information is needed in timely fashion and to
enlighten the public, he requests a waiver of fees beyond the r-easonable_ duplication fees
needed for the processing of the request. If our request is denied in whole or in part, I ask
that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the act. I will also
expect you to release all segregable portions ofotherwise exempt material. I reserve the
right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or deny a waiver of fees.
As the information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me
by telephone, rather than by mail, if you have questions regarding this request. You can
reach me at the number given above. I look forward to your reply within 20 business
days, as the statute requires. Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely,
Tamara Glenny
APPROVED FOR RELEASEL
DATE: 02-Mar-2011
 Alfred A Knopf
P U B L I S H E R O F B O R Z O I B O O K S
Telephone: [phone] 1745 Broadway, New York, NY1oo19
www aaknopf.com
November 28, 2006
To whom it may concern:
This is to confirm that Misha Glenny has contracted with Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. to
write a book on global organized crime. The book, whose working title is McMafia, will
explore the economic and political forces that have shaped the rise of the global mafia
and its growing economic influence.
Misha Glenny is one of the most remarkable investigative historians at work
today. His last book, The Balkans: Nationalism, War and the Great Powers, 1804-1999,
was an international bestseller. He plans to finish the book in March 2007, His sister,
Tamara?Glenny, is helping him in the research of the new book. As his publisher, we
hope that you extend her the courtesy of cooperation in fulfilling her requests for
information.
Best regards,
Daniel Frank
Editor