Former Police Officer Charged With Wire Fraud
Lee Reiber allegedly hid Russian ownership of a software firm to secure U.S. federal contracts.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Authorities have charged former Boise police officer Lee Reiber with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors allege Reiber concealed that Oxygen Forensics was controlled by Russian nationals to secure federal government software contracts.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns over foreign influence in federal supply chains, as officials claim Reiber hid ties to the Russian Federal Security Service to bypass sanctions and maintain lucrative agreements.
Lee Reiber faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted on conspiracy charges. Prosecutors are currently seeking the extradition of co-conspirator Oleg Sergeyevich Davydov following his arrest at Heathrow Airport.
The players
Lee Reiber
He is a former Boise Police Department officer who later became the CEO, president, and chairman of Oxygen Forensics.
Oleg Sergeyevich Davydov
He is an associate of the software firm who was arrested at Heathrow Airport and is currently awaiting extradition proceedings.
Oxygen Forensics
It is a software company headquartered in Virginia that maintains connections to ownership entities in Russia and Cyprus.
National Computer Forensics Institute
This government entity serves as a training and resource hub for law enforcement and awarded a major software contract to the firm.
Russian Federal Security Service
This is the primary security agency of the Russian Federation which allegedly purchased products from the firm involved in the fraud case.
The details
Reiber, who served as CEO of the Virginia-based company, allegedly removed Russian owners from corporate filings and certified to the government that no foreign control existed. While the Justice Department does not allege the software contained malicious code, the firm was purportedly awarded a five-year contract by the National Computer Forensics Institute in 2024.
Timeline
Reiber assumed the CEO role at Oxygen Forensics in March 2022.
The company certified its ownership status to the government in July 2024.
A five-year software contract was awarded in September 2024.
Federal authorities seized 57 company internet domains on September 20, 2026.
Lee Reiber was arrested in September 2026.
Legal Context
This case reflects the intensified scrutiny of foreign-controlled entities seeking domestic government contracts. It follows a pattern of heightened federal enforcement regarding procurement security amid international trade sanctions.
The seizure of 57 internet domains by federal authorities may disrupt existing service access for agencies relying on the firm's software. There are currently no public safety advisories regarding the software's integrity, as investigators confirmed it lacks malicious code.
The takeaway
This case underscores the rigorous vetting processes now required for any firm seeking to do business with the federal government. It serves as a reminder that misrepresenting corporate ownership can lead to severe criminal prosecution under federal wire fraud statutes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by East Idaho News.
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