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world17 days ago•3 min saved

Rubio Takes Stand in Maduro Lobbying Trial Involving Ex-Congressman

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in the trial of ex-congressman David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela to ease sanctions; Rivera and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer allegedly earned a $50 million contract from a PDVSA subsidiary to influence Rubio and other officials. Rubio, who says he has not been involved, noted their long friendship but denied any role in the scheme. The case marks the first time a current cabinet member testified in a U.S. criminal trial since 1983.

via BBC|

#david-rivera #foreign-agents-registration-act #maduro

international-affairs1 year ago•2 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Indicted for Spying for South Korea

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been indicted by a New York grand jury for allegedly acting as a spy for the South Korean government in exchange for luxury goods and meals. Terry, who also worked for the White House National Security Council, faces charges of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy. She denies the allegations, claiming they misrepresent her work as an independent scholar. The Council on Foreign Relations has placed her on unpaid leave following the indictment.

via BBC.com|

#cia #espionage #foreign-agents-registration-act

international-affairs1 year ago•2 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Indicted for Secretly Working as South Korean Agent

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly acting as a secret agent for South Korea, receiving luxury gifts in exchange for confidential information and lobbying efforts. The indictment claims Terry failed to register as a foreign agent and conspired to violate the law. Her lawyer denies the charges, calling them unfounded. The Council on Foreign Relations has placed Terry on unpaid administrative leave pending investigation.

via Al Jazeera English|

#cia #espionage #foreign-agents-registration-act

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Sue Mi Terry Charged with Spying for South Korea for Luxury Gifts

Former CIA and White House National Security Council official Sue Mi Terry has been indicted for allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for South Korea in exchange for luxury gifts and covert funding. The indictment claims she disclosed nonpublic U.S. information and facilitated access for South Korean officials. Terry, now a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, denies the allegations, calling them unfounded. The Council has placed her on unpaid administrative leave pending investigation.

via NBC News|

#cia #foreign-agents-registration-act #indictment

international-affairs1 year ago•4 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Indicted for Allegedly Spying for South Korea

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been indicted for allegedly acting as an agent for South Korea, receiving luxury gifts and concealed payments from South Korean intelligence officials. Terry, who worked at the Council on Foreign Relations and other think tanks, is accused of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Her lawyer denies the charges, claiming they distort her work and independence. The Council on Foreign Relations and the Wilson Center, where Terry previously worked, are cooperating with the investigation.

via The Washington Post|

#cia #foreign-agents-registration-act #indictment

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Charges Filed Against 'Whistleblower' Accusing Bidens and Think Tank Leader of Foreign Agent Activities

Gal Luft, an Israeli-American co-head of a Maryland-based think tank, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges related to violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), arms trafficking, and sanctions violations. Luft, who is currently a fugitive, has been promoted by Republicans as a potential whistleblower linking the Biden family to corrupt business dealings abroad. The charges against Luft carry a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison.

via Rolling Stone|

#biden-family #foreign-agents-registration-act #gal-luft

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Whistleblower Charged as Unregistered Foreign Agent, Accused of Arms Trafficking and China Connections"

Gal Luft, an Israeli-American co-head of a Maryland-based think tank, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges related to violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Luft, who is currently a fugitive, has been promoted by Republicans as a potential whistleblower in their attempts to link the Biden family to corrupt business dealings abroad. The charges against Luft include failing to register under FARA, arms trafficking, Iranian sanctions violations, and making false statements to federal agents. Luft is accused of subverting foreign agent registration laws to promote Chinese policies and engaging in illicit arms transactions. Last week, Luft made claims against the Biden family, alleging that his arrest was an attempt to prevent him from exposing their corruption. Republicans have called for Luft to be granted immunity and have requested the FBI's notes from their meetings with him.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#biden-family #department-of-justice #foreign-agents-registration-act

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Think Tank Co-Director Indicted for Unregistered Foreign Agent Role, Arms Trafficking, Sanctions Violations, and False Statements

Gal Luft, the co-director of a Maryland-based think tank, has been indicted on charges related to acting as an unregistered foreign agent, trafficking in arms, violating U.S. sanctions against Iran, and making false statements to federal agents. Luft is accused of conspiring to advance the interests of China without registering as a foreign agent, attempting to broker illicit arms transactions with China, and brokering deals for Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions. He remains a fugitive after fleeing following his release on bail while extradition proceedings were pending.

via Department of Justice|

#arms-trafficking #crime #false-statements