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Hunter Biden (left) is the second son of President-elect Joe Biden. In the photo: Mr. Hunter appeared with his father during an event – Screenshot
“I take this very seriously (payment of taxes and financial transactions – PV) but I believe that a professional and objective review of these matters will show that I handled my work correctly. Legally and correctly,” emphasized his son Biden in a statement on 9- 12.
In a statement released on December 9 (US time), the Biden campaign claimed it was proud of Hunter. “President-elect Biden is immensely proud of his son, who has been through severe trials, overcoming malicious personal attacks in recent months just to get stronger.” .
Investigators have considered a variety of financial problems, including violation of tax laws and money laundering by Hunter and his associates in business transactions in the country, CNN cites private sources. outside. For the most part, these deals primarily involve activities in China, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The investigation began in early 2018, before William Barr became Attorney General. According to CNN, after a few months of pause to wait for the presidential elections, the investigation resumed with public activities such as sending subpoenas to summon people to testify.
The US attorney’s office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) declined to comment, according to Reuters. CNN sources said that any investigation that could affect the election results has been suspended in recent months in accordance with Justice Department regulations.
Hunter Biden came into the spotlight in the final weeks before the election. He was accused of taking advantage of his father’s influence when he was vice president of the Barack Obama administration to “make money” abroad.
Business activities related to Hunter and his father first published in the New York Post caused a stir. Facebook and Twitter removed or blocked access to the New York Post articles, prompting the CEO of these two social networks to testify before Congress.
