The United States Department of Justice announced charges against five individuals accused of participating in Russian intelligence-linked activities, including surveillance, recruitment, and planned killings. The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, alleges the group operated on behalf of Russian intelligence services to conduct attacks and murders internationally, including within the United States.

The defendants are identified as Russian nationals Yuri Khrameev, 63, and his son Kirill Khrameev, 27; Cuban nationals Oemis Romagoza Durruthy and Yaidel Delgado Suarez, both 35; and Venezuelan national Angel Eduardo Castro, 22. All five remain at large as authorities continue their investigation.

According to prosecutors, the group engaged in conspiracies to finance terrorism and carried out efforts to support intelligence operations abroad. The charges stem from activities intended to further Russian intelligence objectives by targeting perceived enemies and opposing entities through violent acts.

The Justice Department’s announcement did not provide additional details about the specific plots or locations targeted, but emphasized the global nature of the alleged schemes. The accused are believed to have coordinated across several countries, utilizing covert methods to carry out their missions.

Efforts to apprehend the individuals are ongoing, with U.S. law enforcement agencies working in coordination with international partners to disrupt the alleged network. The indictment is part of a broader campaign by the United States to counter foreign intelligence operations perceived as threats to national security.

No public statements have been made by the accused or their representatives, and authorities have not disclosed information on possible motives or how the financing for the alleged terrorist activities was organized. The Department of Justice continues to monitor the situation closely as the case develops.