Semenko, 28, was a travel specialist at Travel All Russia
LLC, according to a spokesman from the company based in
Arlington, Va. The alleged spy began working for Travel
All Russia in 2009 and was described as a friendly and
diligent worker who had a strong command of several
languages, including Russian (native), English, Spanish, and
Mandarin Chinese, according to a statement released by the
company after the arrest. A LinkedIn profile that says
Semenko worked at Travel All Russia indicates he was
particularly interested in non-profits, think tanks, public
policy and educational institutions. Semenko was based in
the Washington, D.C., area at the time of his arrest and
attended or was attending Seton Hall University, the
LinkedIn profile says. According to Britain’s Daily
Telegraph, FBI officials apparently met Semenko on Saturday
just blocks from the White House, at the intersection of
10th and H Street. “Could we have met in Beijing in
2004?” the undercover agent asked. “Ye