Archive · 25 May 2025
Neo-Nazi Leader Extradited to US Over Poisoning Plot
A man named Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as "Commander Butcher", was brought to the US from Moldova.
He's accused of leading a neo-Nazi group called the "Maniac Murder Cult."
The group allegedly planned to poison Jewish children and minorities by having someone dress as Santa Claus and give them poisoned candy.
Chkhikvishvili faces charges including soliciting hate crimes and planning violent acts.
He told an undercover FBI agent about his plan and said he saw "big potential" for violence in America due to easy access to guns.
He has pleaded not guilty and requested a psychiatric evaluation.
Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of "Maniac Murder Cult," was extradited from Moldova to the US.
He faces charges including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence.
Chkhikvishvili allegedly planned to have an undercover agent dress as Santa Claus and poison Jewish children and minorities.
The suspect is described as adhering to a neo-Nazi accelerationist ideology.
Chkhikvishvili bragged about beating up an elderly Jewish man and promoted violent acts.
- Who
- Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the "Maniac Murder Cult," was the main suspect. The target of his planned attacks included Jewish children and minorities.
- What
- Chkhikvishvili is accused of instructing an undercover agent to distribute poisoned candy dressed as Santa Claus.
- When
- Chkhikvishvili was arrested last July in Moldova, and extradited to the US.
- Where
- Brooklyn, New York, was the planned location for the attacks, and Chkhikvishvili was arrested in Moldova.
- Why
- Chkhikvishvili wanted to carry out a mass casualty attack due to his extremist ideology and desire to harm minorities.
- Suspect's Age
- 21
- Suspect's Nationality
- Republic of Georgia
- Group Name
- Maniac Murder Cult
- Group Ideology
- Neo-Nazi accelerationist
- Location of Planned Attacks
- Brooklyn, New York
- Location of Arrest
- Moldova