The Justice Department's resources will be shifted to other priorities.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi
On her first day in her new position, US Attorney General Pam Bondi signed a directive to end the activities of the task forces. khiv.
According to Reuters, the initiative within the US Justice Department, founded after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, helped to deprive businessmen close to the Kremlin and Russian dictator Putin of resources. KleptoCapture prosecutors also fought against Russian export violations and monitored sanctions compliance.
Pam Bondi In a memo, the attorney general said the effort “needs a fundamental change in approach.” Justice Department resources used to target oligarchs will be redirected to combat drug cartels and organized crime.
The decision will be in effect for 90 days and could be overturned or made final by a new directive from the attorney general.
- During her Senate confirmation hearing, Pam Bondi promised “to keep politics out of investigations.”