By AFPMore by this AuthorOTTAWA,Canada on Friday launched the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States -- the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbours and China. "Today, Department of Justice Canada officials issued an Authority to Proceed, formally commencing an extradition process in the case of Ms. Meng Wanzhou," the government said in a statement. 13 CHARGESIn January, the US announced 13 charges against Ms Meng, Huawei and two affiliates. Prosecutors say that between 2007 and 2017, Ms Meng, Huawei and subsidiaries sought to mask their business with Iran in violation of US and UN sanctions on the Islamic republic. Ms Meng in particular "repeatedly lied" to bankers about the relationships between the companies, especially with Skycom, a Huawei affiliate in Iran, according to the charges.

Source: Daily Nation March 02, 2019 03:00 UTC