Romanian oligarch hired Hunter Biden to influence US policy, special counsel says
SUMMARY
Special counsel David Weiss' office has accused Hunter Biden of accepting payments from Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu to influence U.S. government policy during Joe Biden's vice presidency. The accusation, revealed in a court filing in Hunter Biden's federal tax case, ties the President's son to efforts to sway U.S. agencies regarding Popoviciu, who was facing corruption charges in Romania. Prosecutors allege that Hunter and his business partners, concerned about potential political fallout, structured the deal to conceal its true nature. Between November 2015 and 2017, Hunter and his associates reportedly received over $3 million from Popoviciu. The filing marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden's overseas business activities. Hunter Biden currently faces felony tax charges and additional misdemeanors for failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes, which have since been paid by a third party.
