DOJ Launches Investigation Into Russian State-Sponsored Olympics Doping Scandal: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation on the Russian state-run doping allegations in connection to the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the New York Times reported on May 17.

In this file photo dated Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, a skier passes by the Olympic rings at the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. AP Photo/Felipe Dana

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation on the Russian state-run doping allegations in connection to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the New York Times reported on May 17.

Two individuals working on the case with the U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York said they are inspecting Russian government officials, athletes, coaches, anti-doping authorities, or any person who may have benefited from doping.

Prosecutors are believed to be pursuing conspiracy and fraud charges, according to the New York Times.

The Epoch Times contacted the attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York for a comment.

“It is DOJ policy that our offices do not comment on investigations; therefore, I could not confirm or deny any matter regarding your inquiry about an investigation,” the DOJ reply said.

Pilot Alexander Zubkovof Russia team 1 celebrates winning the gold medal during the Men's Four-Man Bobsleigh on Day 16 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Sliding Center Sanki on Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Adam Pretty/Getty Images