What Happened
Government Agencies Fall Prey To Deceptive Business Practices
The US government has been duped into buying $2 million worth of software from a Russian company, with agencies including the Department of Defense, Secret Service, and Department of Homeland Security making the purchases. The software was developed by Oxygen Forensics, a company accused of hiding its true origins and ownership. According to The New York Times, two executives of the company have been accused of making false representations to government procurement agents. The incident has raised concerns about national security risks and the need for greater transparency in company ownership. This report was first published by an unknown source.