SIGAR probes possible criminal activity by Afghanistan task force

摘要

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who is investigating the spending of a disbanded Pentagon task force in Afghanistan, says some of its actions may constitute criminal wrongdoing. In a Nov. 24 statement, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said he has been informed by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction there are "several ongoing criminal investigations" pertaining to the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations. A SIGAR spokesman confirmed the existence of ongoing criminal investigations, but declined to comment further. Grassley's inquiry, which began with the TFBSO's $43 million expenditure for a compressed natural gas station in Sheberghan, Afghanistan, has broadened to include all task force activity, as well as alleged retaliation against a potential whistleblower.