Is Meng Wanzhou a Canadian citizen?

She became Huawei’s Deputy Chairwoman of the Board, Rotating Chairwoman, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Meng was a Chinese citizen and had permanent resident status in Canada until 2009. She owned two homes in Vancouver. Three of her four children had been educated at Vancouver schools.

Why was Meng Wanzhou caught?

Vancouver stopover and an arrest It was at this point that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police moved in and arrested her because of an extradition request filed by the US. The US wanted Ms Meng to stand trial on charges including fraud linked to the alleged violation of US sanctions against Iran, allegations she denies.

What is Huawei CFO accused of?

Huawei is charged with operating as a criminal enterprise, stealing trade secrets and defrauding financial institutions. It has pleaded not guilty. A Canadian government official said Ottawa would not comment until the U.S. court proceedings were over.

Did Meng Wanzhou break the law?

Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Huawei Technologies, admitted today that she failed to tell the truth about Huawei’s operations in Iran, and as a result the financial institution continued to do business with Huawei in violation of U.S. law.