The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) today denounced as slander the statements by U.S. officials who speculate. Without providing evidence, about the alleged involvement of the Cuban government in Medicare fraud in South Florida.
In a statement, the Cuban Foreign Ministry attributed these accusations to anti-Cuban sectors. Warned that this is yet another offense in the disinformation strategy against the island.
The statement reiterated the island’s firm stance against transnational crime and noted that the U.S. government is “well aware” of this position. Due to the long-standing bilateral cooperation on security matters.
According to the official statement, both nations have coordinated joint actions to combat terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, immigration fraud, cybercrime, and money laundering. Although it lamented the lack of full reciprocity on the part of the authorities in Washington.
Also the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) highlighted that Cuba has already prosecuted individuals on its territory. Linked to Medicare fraud and has used bilateral mechanisms to request and share information on financial crimes.
It also demanded the return of Cuban citizens who evaded justice on the island and reside in the United States. Cuban authorities accused the U.S. officials named in the allegations of knowingly lying.
The government reiterated its willingness to jointly combat these crimes through the timely exchange of information.
With information from Prensa Latina
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