$15M reward announced for alleged Chinese ringleader, others accused of smuggling US drone technology to Iran
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The State Department is offering $15 million for information on those accused of peddling U.S. weapons tech to Iran terror groups, pointing to an alleged Chinese ringleader.
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The Department of State, now under President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday its Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $15 million "for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms" of the IRGC and its various branches, including the IRGC-Qods Force (IRGC-QF), which are designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
"The IRGC has financed numerous terrorist attacks and activities globally, including via its external proxies such as Hamas, Hizballah, and Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq," the State Department wrote in its announcement. "The IRGC funds its terrorist activities — in part — through sales of military equipment, including UAVs, or drones."
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