Hunter Biden’s Criminal Activities

Hunter Biden’s Criminal Activities

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been involved in criminal activities, ranging from questionable business dealings to tax evasion. Here I try to unwrap the massive amount of corruption in the Biden family.

Burisma Holdings and Ukraine

 

Hunter Biden’s involvement with Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas company, has been at the center of allegations and controversy. His appointment to the board of directors in 2014, while his father, Joe Biden, was serving as Vice President of the United States, a position obtained due to his family connections.

Background of Burisma Holdings:

 

Burisma Holdings is a Ukrainian energy company with a history of legal and corporate governance issues was founded in 2002 and primarily engaged in natural gas exploration and production in Ukraine. The company’s founder, Mykola Zlochevsky, served as Ukraine’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources in the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.

Hunter Biden’s Appointment:

 

Hunter Biden was appointed to the board of Burisma Holdings in April 2014. At the time, he had zero experience in the energy sector and no direct expertise in Ukrainian affairs. His appointment was a direct result of his father, Joe Biden, being the Obama administration’s point person on Ukraine policy and was actively involved in shaping U.S. policy towards Ukraine.

Investigation into Burisma:

 

In 2014, shortly after Hunter Biden joined the board, Burisma Holdings came under investigation in Ukraine for alleged corruption and money laundering. The company was accused of embezzling funds and other financial misconduct during Zlochevsky’s tenure as a government minister. This investigation was led by Ukrainian authorities and was ended when Joe Biden threatened to withhold American aid and got the prosecutor fired as a result. See video below.

Removal from the Board:

 

In April 2019, as Joe Biden announced his presidential candidacy, Hunter Biden announced that he would step down from the board of Burisma Holdings. His decision was influenced by the ongoing controversy surrounding his role and the political perception of a conflict of interest.

China and Business Dealings

 

BHR Partners:

One of the key Chinese business connections that attracted attention was Hunter Biden’s involvement with BHR Partners, a private equity firm. This firm was founded in 2013, and Hunter Biden joined its board of directors shortly after accompanying his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, on an official trip to China in 2013.

BHR Partners involved significant Chinese government-linked investors. Critics questioned whether Hunter Biden’s association with this firm was a direct result of his father was a prominent figure in the U.S. government at the time and their return on investment is quite obvious today as a result of Joe Biden’s administration handling of China.

Equity Stake in BHR:

 

Hunter Biden’s equity stake in BHR Partners was estimated to be around 10%, which raised further concerns about his financial interests in Chinese companies and have compromised U.S. foreign policy decisions regarding China.

Chinese Investment Funds:

 

Reports suggested that BHR Partners received substantial funding from Chinese state-owned enterprises and government-linked entities. These investments proves  that Hunter Biden, Joe Biden and the rest of the family have benefited financially from his connection to high-ranking Chinese officials in trade for undue influence.

Sale of His Stake:

 

In October 2019, amidst heightened scrutiny of his business dealings, Hunter Biden announced that he would step down from the board of BHR Partners and pledged not to engage in any foreign business activities should his father be elected President. He also announced his intention to divest his stake in the firm.

U.S.-China Relations:

 

The controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s business dealings in China intersected with broader discussions about U.S.-China relations. These business connections have influenced U.S. policy towards China during the Obama administration when Joe Biden was Vice President which raises questions about the Barack Obama’s personal financial interests on national foreign policy decisions.

Tax Issues

In December 2020, reports emerged that Hunter Biden was the subject of a federal investigation into tax-related offenses. This investigation raised questions about his financial activities and whether they adhered to tax laws and regulations. Here, we will delve deeper into the specifics of this investigation and the allegations that have swirled around it.

The Investigation:

 

The investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax issues was launched by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware, and it specifically focused on his financial dealings and tax-related matters. While the exact nature and scope of the investigation have not been made fully public, it is known to encompass a variety of financial transactions and business activities associated with Hunter Biden, his family and his associates.

Tax Evasion Allegations:

 

One of the central allegations in this investigation is tax evasion. Tax evasion involves the illegal act of intentionally underreporting income, inflating deductions, or hiding assets to reduce one’s tax liability.

Specifically, it has been reported that the investigation is examining whether Hunter Biden accurately reported all of his income and paid the appropriate amount of taxes on that income. This includes scrutinizing his earnings from various sources, such as business ventures, consulting fees, and other financial transactions.

Money Laundering Concerns:

 

In addition to tax evasion, there have been money laundering associated with Hunter Biden’s financial activities. Money laundering involves disguising the origins of illegally obtained funds by moving them through a complex web of transactions or investments to make them appear legitimate.

The investigation is said to be looking into whether Hunter Biden or his associates engaged in any suspicious financial transactions or money transfers that could be indicative of money laundering. Such transactions might involve moving funds between domestic and international accounts or using a estimated 42 shell companies to obscure the true source and purpose of the money.

The Role of Foreign Entities:

 

Another aspect of the investigation pertains to the involvement of foreign entities in Hunter Biden’s financial affairs. This includes examining any financial ties or transactions with foreign individuals, companies, or governments. Such connections have raised concerns about potential foreign influence and national security implications due to his father being the president of the United States.

The investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax issues remains ongoing, and the outcome has yet to be determined. Allegations of tax evasion and money laundering are serious, and if substantiated, they could have legal consequences although in all reality, Joe Biden will ultimately end up pardoning him for any federal charges.

Laptop Controversy

 

One of the most contentious and widely discussed allegations against Hunter Biden emerged in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. This controversy centered around a laptop that was owned by Hunter Biden and contained a trove of emails, documents, and personal files. These materials purportedly suggested inappropriate business dealings, potential conflicts of interest, pedophilia, and personal misconduct. The laptop’s authenticity and the circumstances of its release became a hotly debated topic in the political landscape and was widely suppressed by Twitter, FaceBook and the rest of social media and main stream media by the FBI and other federal agencies as proved by the ‘Twitter Files’ from journalists Matt Taibbi, Bari Weiss, Lee Fang, and authors Michael Shellenberger, David Zweig and Alex Berenson.

Discovery of the Laptop:

 

The story began when a laptop was dropped off at a computer repair shop in Delaware in April 2019. The owner of the shop, John Paul Mac Isaac, claimed that the laptop was brought in for repair but was never retrieved by the customer, Hunter Biden. Mac Isaac, upon examining the contents of the laptop, allegedly discovered emails and other files that he found concerning. He later contacted the FBI to report his findings of which has still yet to release any information from the laptop.

Contents of the Laptop:

 

The laptop was said to contain thousands of emails, as well as photographs and documents. Some of the emails purportedly discussed business dealings in Ukraine and China, while others raised questions about Hunter Biden’s personal life and relationships. Among the most notable claims were emails that suggested Hunter Biden may have leveraged his family connections to secure business deals in foreign countries, particularly Ukraine and China.

FBI Investigation:

 

In response to the discovery of the laptop and the allegations surrounding its contents, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) supposably launched an investigation. The FBI was said to be examining whether the materials on the laptop had any relevance to national security or potential foreign interference in U.S. elections.

However, the results of the FBI’s investigation had not been publicly disclosed, leaving that agency’s legitimacy in question.

There are many other crimes committed by the Biden family, unlawful purchase of a firearm for example but there is too many to examine for a short forum as this paper.