Comer requests Burisma’s suspicious activity reports from Treasury.

House Oversight Chairman James Comer Calls for Transparency in Biden-Burisma Investigation

House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is urging the Treasury Department to release suspicious activity reports (SARs) related to Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian energy company that employed Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. Comer’s request for these reports is part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into potential financial improprieties involving the Biden family.

Seeking Answers from the Treasury Department

In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Comer has requested SARs dating back to April 2014, when Hunter Biden joined Burisma. The deadline for the Treasury Department to provide these records is July 12. Comer believes that examining these reports will shed light on the flow of money to the Biden family from foreign sources under suspicious circumstances.

Informing Legislative Reforms

Comer emphasizes that this investigation could lead to legislative reforms aimed at strengthening disclosure requirements and anti-money laundering laws. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is determined to follow the money trail and determine if foreign actors targeted the Bidens, compromising President Biden and potentially threatening national security.

Allegations of a Ukraine-Centered Scheme

The Oversight Committee has referenced an FBI-generated FD-1023 record, which alleges a $5 million scheme involving a foreign national and favorable actions from Joe Biden during his time as vice president. The document also mentions 17 audio recordings of conversations between the Bidens and the foreign national, allegedly kept as an insurance policy. These claims have raised concerns about potential corruption and the need for a thorough investigation.

Pushing Back on Allegations

Attorney General Merrick Garland has denied allegations of political interference in the investigation. Despite claims from Democrats that this probe is politically motivated, the House Oversight Committee remains committed to uncovering the truth about the Biden family’s financial arrangements. They have pursued information through subpoenas for bank records and witness testimony.

Continuing the Investigation

Undeterred by criticism, Comer and other GOP members are determined to uncover any potential wrongdoing. They have conducted examinations of Biden-related SARs documents and clashed with the FBI for access to the FD-1023 on the alleged bribery scheme. Comer believes that the FBI may have intentionally withheld crucial information during the investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax evasion.

A Divided Congress

While Democrats dismiss the investigation as politically motivated, Republicans are committed to pursuing the truth. Comer and his colleagues believe that transparency and accountability are essential, especially when it comes to public officials and potential corruption.