The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed new criminal charges against Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, accusing him of not paying $1.4 million in taxes and spending money on a luxurious lifestyle. The charges were outlined in an indictment filed in the US District Court in Central California, detailing three felony and six misdemeanor tax offenses. If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 17 years in prison.
The DOJ’s investigation into Hunter Biden is ongoing, and the charges focus on a four-year scheme where he allegedly failed to pay federal taxes for the years 2016 through 2019. The indictment accuses Biden of spending millions on an extravagant lifestyle instead of fulfilling his tax obligations.
According to the charges, Hunter Biden earned significant income while serving on the boards of a Ukrainian industrial cartel and a Chinese private equity fund. However, despite his increased income, his expenditures reportedly escalated. The indictment highlights that between 2016 and October 2020, Hunter Biden spent money on drugs, escorts, luxury hotels, rental properties, exotic cars, clothing, and various personal items, rather than paying his taxes.
In 2018 alone, the charges state that Hunter Biden spent over $1.8 million, including cash withdrawals, payments to women, and expenditures on clothing and accessories. The indictment alleges that none of these funds were used to pay his taxes in 2018.
This comes after Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to charges in Delaware in October, where he was accused of lying about his drug use while purchasing a handgun. These charges marked the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president’s child. The recent tax-related charges add to the legal challenges faced by Hunter Biden.
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