Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement with Norwegian Not-For-Profit, Resolving Claims that it Provided Material Support to Iran, Hamas, and Other Prohibited Parties Under U.S. Law

Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ann Calvaresi Barr, Inspector General for the U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”), announced today the filing and settlement of a civil fraud complaint against NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID (“NPA”), a non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in Norway, that receives funding from USAID.

Acting Deputy Inspector General, Performing the Duties of the Inspector General

Van Nguyen serves as USAID OIG’s Acting Deputy Inspector General performing the duties of the Inspector General. Previously, Ms. Nguyen served as the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for the Asia Region, based in Bangkok, Thailand. In this role, she oversaw audits, evaluations, and inspections of U.S. foreign assistance programs across the region to promote accountability and effectiveness.

"Oversight of U.S. Civilian Assistance for Afghanistan" - Testimony of The Honorable Donald A. Gambatesa, USAID Inspector General, Before the Subcommittee on State, Foreign, Operations, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations

"Oversight of Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and the Role of the Special Inspector General" - Testimony of Michael Carroll, USAID Deputy Inspector General, Before the Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight of the Senate Committee on Homeland Secur

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