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, Insightful) by DannyB on Thursday December 06 2018, @03:27PM (1 child)
Because Iran vows the destruction of Israel (the little Satan) and the US (the great Satan). It wouldn't matter if it were hyperbole, even though it is not hyperbole.
The Saudis do business with Israel and the US.
The lower I set my standards the more accomplishments I have.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday December 07 2018, @12:48AM
That's right!! Action speaks louder than words!