extensive network of Americans in positions to influence political activities in the United States.

But prosecutors said that relationship does not represent a strong tie to the United States because Butina treats it as simply a necessary aspect of her activities.

Prosecutors said that on at least one occasion Butina offered an individual other than U.S. Person 1 sex in exchange for a position within a special interest organization.

In papers seized by the FBI, Butina reportedly complained about living with the 56-year-old, expressing disdain about having to maintain the arrangement.

Butina, who studied at American University, was arrested Sunday and indicted Tuesday, accused of acting as an agent of the Russian Federation to infiltrate organizations active in American politics and to exploit personal connections with Americans in an effort to advanceRussian interests.

The Department of Justice said Monday that Butina cultivated relationships with the National Rifle Association and with conservative politicians at the direction of a “high-level” Russian official.

Federal prosecutors said the FBI observed Butina preparing to leave Washington in the days leading up to her arrest.

They said she had applied for a B1/B2 visa, which would allow her to travel to and from the United States, and, on July 14, they followed her and the 56-year-old to a U-Haul facility where they inquired about renting a moving truck and purchased moving boxes.

Butina is scheduled to appear in federal district court in D.C. for preliminary hearings on Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m.