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Canada Arrests Huawei's Global Chief Financial Officer in Vancouver, Canada
Canada has arrested the chief financial officer of China’s Huawei Technologies who is facing extradition to the United States on suspicion she violated U.S. trade sanctions against Iran.
Wanzhou Meng, who is also the deputy chair of Huawei’s board and the daughter of company founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Vancouver at the request of U.S. authorities.
“Wanzhou Meng was arrested in Vancouver on December 1. She is sought for extradition by the United States, and a bail hearing has been set for Friday,” Justice department spokesperson Ian McLeod said in a statement to The Globe and Mail. “As there is a publication ban in effect, we cannot provide any further detail at this time. The ban was sought by Ms. Meng.
A Canadian source with knowledge of the arrest said U.S. law enforcement authorities are alleging that Ms. Meng tried to evade the U.S. trade embargo against Iran but provided no further details.
Also at The Register and c|net.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by Arik on Thursday December 06 2018, @12:00PM (1 child)
To take the first point last, no.
No, the rich are not exempt. Only the single richest man is arguably exempt - but no one else.
However, your first point is also wrong. Social credit score doesn't give a fsck about foreign countries issues unless and until they are backed up by something on official government letterhead.
On that I'm just guessing, but that's how it works in the west even between close allies for the most part so it shouldn't be surprising if I'm right there as well.
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(Score: 2) by FatPhil on Friday December 07 2018, @01:07PM
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