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Feds reportedly looking into Robert Menendez for allegedly helping fugitive bankers
TRENTON — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez is under federal criminal investigation for allegedly helping a pair of Ecuadorian fugitives who are wanted in their home country on charges of embezzling money from their failed bank, according to a report by NBC New York.
The television station, citing unnamed sources, reported tonight that the FBI is looking into why the New Jersey Democrat contacted a high-ranking official at the Department of Homeland Security in April 2012 to ask him to give “full consideration” and “expedite” its review of the case of William and Roberto Isaias, who are seeking permanent residence in the U.S. The report said Menendez also made calls to the Department of State about the brothers.
The two men fled Ecuador more than 10 years ago and live in Florida. (Friedman/Star-Ledger)
I was in Ecuador last year and this issue came up again and again. The people of Ecuador lost billions while a small group with insider knowledge profited and found refuge in Florida. I am not surprised that Menendez is under investigation as he always seems willing to align his votes with the highest bidders. Google Menendez and AIPAC campaign donations and you will see perhaps why Mr Menendez is leading efforts to sabotage talks with Iran.