Canadian court disappoints Huawei over CFO's case

A Canadian court ruled against Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, on Wednesday in her extradition case to the US on fraud charges.

However, the company said it has faith her innocence will ultimately be maintained.

Meng, the CFO of the telecom giant and eldest daughter of its founder is wanted by the U.S for alleged fraud.

The US authorities alleged that she lied to HSBC Bank about Huawei’s relationship with its Iran-based affiliate Skycom, putting the bank at risk of violating US sanctions against Tehran.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Huawei Canada said; “Huawei is disappointed in the ruling today by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, we have repeatedly expressed confidence in Ms Meng’s innocence”.

“Huawei continues to stand with Ms Meng in her pursuit for justice and freedom.”

“We expect that Canada’s judicial system will ultimately prove Ms Meng’s innocence. Ms Meng’s lawyers will continue to work tirelessly to see justice is served,” the company said.

Huawei statement regarding Meng Wanzhou: pic.twitter.com/zvODmPhgIj

— Huawei Canada (@Huawei_Canada) May 27, 2020