Roman Valerevich Seleznev, 30, is accused of helping to run and profit from a nearly $18 million fraud campaign. He faces 40 charges relating to the alleged theft and sale of at least 2 million credit card numbers. Prosecutors say he has “substantial assets” that raise questions about his eligibility for free counsel. Legal experts say prosecutors and defense attorneys regularly battle over whether defendants should be appointed free counsel. But the question can become quite difficult for anyone who’s accused of a cybercrime-related offense.”]
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