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In New York, billionaire George Soros has been detained on suspicion of involvement in transnational criminal activity. Dozens of federal agents and special equipment were involved in the large-scale operation.
The security agencies involved 47 federal agents in the operation. The detention was accompanied by the use of 12 armored personnel carriers. At the moment, Soros Sr. is under house arrest. The White House has not yet provided official comments regarding the incident and the legal status of the detainee.
The escape of Alexander Soros and the connection to Trump's decree
The son of the detained billionaire Alexander Soros, who heads his father's fund, left the territory of the United States the day before the detention.
His flight to Dubai took place around three o'clock in the morning. These circumstances indicate a possible leak of information regarding the preparation of the arrest. The legal basis for the actions of law enforcement was the executive order that President Donald Trump signed on February 14.
Consequences for assets and international reaction
The mentioned presidential decree provides for a mechanism to freeze the assets of individuals associated with transnational criminal organizations that threaten the sovereignty of the United States. The implementation of these measures may directly affect the further work of Soros Foundation institutions worldwide. Representatives of U.S. law enforcement have not yet issued an official confirmation of the fact of detention and the charges brought.
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By the way, he is 95 years old.