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politics1 year ago

Romania's Election Turmoil: TikTok, Taxes, and Disinformation

Romanian TikTok influencers have fled the country amid a tax investigation into their role in promoting ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu, whose campaign was allegedly supported by Russian influence operations. The Constitutional Court annulled the election due to evidence of interference, and authorities are probing financial transactions linked to the campaign. Influencers, some with organized crime ties, are accused of receiving payments to amplify Georgescu's pro-Russian, nationalist rhetoric. The European Commission has ordered TikTok to preserve data related to the election amid concerns of foreign interference.

via POLITICO Europe|
#disinformation#election#politics
business1 year ago

German Authorities Raid Adidas HQ in Ongoing Tax Probe

Adidas' headquarters in Germany was raided as part of a tax investigation concerning customs and tax regulations for imported products over the past five years. The company has cooperated with authorities by providing necessary documents and does not anticipate significant financial repercussions. This investigation follows Adidas' recent controversies, including its split with rapper Ye. Despite the raid, Adidas shares saw a slight increase in extended trading.

via CNBC|
#adidas#business#corporate-scandal
politics2 years ago

"IRS Official and Witnesses Dispute Whistleblower Allegations in Hunter Biden Tax Case"

A high-ranking IRS official, Michael Batdorf, has contradicted whistleblower Gary Shapley's claims of political interference in the Hunter Biden tax investigation. Batdorf testified that he removed Shapley from the case due to deteriorating relationships with US Attorney David Weiss, citing "investigative differences, prosecutorial differences." Batdorf also stated that Shapley's behavior and tendency to escalate issues were concerns. Shapley's legal team argues that his removal was retaliation for speaking up about the case's mishandling. Batdorf supported Shapley's decision to become a whistleblower and denied any political influence in the IRS's actions.

via CNN|
#house-republicans#hunter-biden#irs
legal2 years ago

Hunter Biden Files Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Alleging Privacy Violations

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), claiming that investigators violated his privacy rights by disclosing details about his taxes and the investigation into his conduct. The suit comes after Hunter Biden was indicted on separate gun charges. The lawsuit alleges that IRS investigators violated taxpayer privacy rules and sought to embarrass him through public statements to the media. Hunter Biden's legal team is taking an aggressive stance in fending off inquiries from congressional Republicans, despite facing the possibility of further prosecution on tax charges. The suit disputes the argument that the disclosures to Congress were legally protected under whistleblower protections, stating that the agents made unauthorized public disclosures.

via The New York Times|
#hunter-biden#irs#lawsuit
politics2 years ago

"US Attorney Leading Hunter Biden Probe Offers Public Testimony to Congress"

US attorney David Weiss, who has led the Hunter Biden criminal probe, has offered to testify at a public congressional hearing this fall to address allegations of political interference in the tax investigation. House Republicans have demanded answers from Weiss regarding claims made by two IRS whistleblowers. The Justice Department has proposed several dates in September and October for Weiss to testify to the House Judiciary Committee. However, these dates are after Hunter Biden's scheduled guilty plea. The letter from the Justice Department states that while there are ongoing investigations and judicial proceedings, there are "misrepresentations" that need to be addressed, and it is in the public interest for Weiss to testify. The IRS whistleblowers allege that the criminal probe was hindered by Justice Department officials, but Weiss and other top officials have denied these claims.

via CNN|
#congressional-hearing#hunter-biden#political-interference
entertainment2 years ago

Shakira Under Fire: Second Tax Fraud Case Unveiled

Shakira is facing a new tax investigation in Spain for alleged fraud on her wealth and income tax in 2018, in addition to earlier charges of evasion for back taxes owed in 2012 and 2014. She could face eight years in prison for the latter charges. Shakira's legal team has stated that she has always acted in accordance with the law and is confident that her tax affairs will be resolved favorably.

via Vulture|
#entertainment#fraud#legal-battle
politics2 years ago

Prosecutor David Weiss Denies Interference and Contradicts Whistleblower Claims in Hunter Biden Case

The federal prosecutor overseeing the Hunter Biden tax investigation, Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, pushed back against allegations of Justice Department wrongdoing, stating that he had discussions about filing charges outside of Delaware but was not denied that option. The tensions between the Justice Department, FBI, and IRS over the handling of the Hunter Biden investigation came to a head as Biden reached a plea deal on misdemeanor tax charges and illegal possession of a gun. IRS agents had previously claimed that Justice officials hindered their investigation, leading to whistleblower complaints and congressional hearings. The prosecutor's letter addressed some of the allegations but did not provide specific details.

via The Washington Post|
#hunter-biden#irs#justice-department
politics2 years ago

Republicans intensify Hunter Biden investigation, seeking testimony from key officials and witnesses

House Republicans have sent letters to the Justice Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and U.S. Secret Service requesting that officials involved in the Hunter Biden tax investigation appear before the House Judiciary Committee for transcribed interviews. The request comes after IRS agents claimed that Justice Department officials slowed and stymied the investigation. Hunter Biden has reached a tentative agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes and a gun charge. The House Republicans' letter includes requests for nine DOJ and two FBI officials, including David Weiss, the Delaware U.S. attorney overseeing the case, to face questions. The agencies have until July 13 to respond to the requests.

via The Washington Post|
#house-republicans#hunter-biden#irs
politics2 years ago

"Whistleblowers reveal misconduct and bias in Hunter Biden tax investigation"

Two IRS whistleblowers have alleged misconduct, including interference in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, according to newly released transcripts of congressional interviews with the whistleblowers. The GOP House Ways and Means Committee chairman claims that the testimony shows a lack of U.S. attorney independence, recurring unjustified delays, and unusual actions outside the normal course of any investigation. Biden recently agreed to enter guilty pleas for two misdemeanor tax charges that related to his failure to pay tax on more than $3 million in income.

via CBS News|
#gop#hunter-biden#irs
politics2 years ago

Westchester DA closes Trump golf course tax investigation without charges.

Westchester county district attorney Mimi Rocah has closed a multi-year investigation into whether former President Donald Trump or his company misled authorities to reduce taxes on properties they own. No charges were filed against Trump or his company, the Trump Organization. Rocah started investigating Trump in 2021, seeking to determine if he or the Trump Organization provided officials with misleading valuations in an effort to shrink the tax bill on his Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor. Trump celebrated the decision on his Truth Social platform, calling for other "fake cases" against him to be dropped.

via The Guardian US|
#donald-trump#mimi-rocah#politics
politics2 years ago

IRS agent seeks whistleblower protections in Hunter Biden tax probe.

An IRS special agent involved in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes is seeking whistleblower protections to provide sensitive disclosures about the probe to Congress. The agent is prepared to provide information that would "contradict sworn testimony to Congress by a senior political appointee," reveal failures to handle "clear conflicts of interest" in the case and detail instances of "preferential treatment and politics improperly infecting decisions and protocols." The investigation refers to the federal probe into the finances of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter.

via NBC News|
#congress#hunter-biden#irs
politics2 years ago

IRS whistleblower alleges mishandling of Hunter Biden tax investigation.

An unnamed IRS criminal supervisory special agent has requested whistleblower protections from Congress to speak out about allegations that the Hunter Biden tax investigation has been hindered by "political considerations," according to a letter obtained by CBS News. The agent's attorney claims that the investigation has been handled differently from any other investigation in his lengthy career with the IRS. The agent has extensive documentation to back up his claims, and his information would "contradict sworn testimony to Congress by a senior political appointee."

via CBS News|
#hunter-biden#irs#political-considerations