United States: the president's son charged with tax fraud

United States: the president’s son charged with tax fraud

In the United States, President Joe Biden’s 53-year-old son was the target of a second federal indictment on Thursday, December 7, this time for tax fraud.

It’s an accusation that is likely to fuel criticism from the Republican opposition a year ahead of the US presidential election.

The US president’s son, Hunter Biden, was involved in a scheme that enabled him to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes owed for the tax period from 2016 to 2019, according to the indictment.

He spent millions of dollars instead of paying his taxes, continues the document, which details nine counts, ranging from tax fraud to false statements.

“The former lawyer and businessman spent his money on drugs, escorts, luxury cars and clothing,” according to the indictment.

This new indictment means that the president’s son, already facing charges of illegal possession of a weapon, could be tried twice next year, while his father seeks re-election to the White House.

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