Federal Investigation into the Financial Activities of the Neville Roy Singham Network
聯邦政府調查 Neville Roy Singham 網絡的財務活動
Introduction
The United States Department of Justice has started a grand jury investigation into how a political network connected to businessman Neville Roy Singham is funded.
美國司法部已啟動大陪審團調查，以釐清與商人 Neville Roy Singham 相關的政治網絡是如何獲得資金的。
Main Body
The Southern District of New York is investigating the financial activities of Neville Roy Singham. Officials claim that since 2017, Singham has sent about $278 million to several nonprofit organizations, such as CodePink and Liberation News. These funds were reportedly moved through a special account at Goldman Sachs. While Goldman Sachs has agreed to cooperate with the investigation, the bank emphasizes that all payments were made to legal nonprofits and that the account was closed in early 2024.
紐約南區聯邦檢察官正調查 Neville Roy Singham 的財務活動。官方聲稱，自 2017 年起，Singham 已向數個非營利組織（如 CodePink 和 Liberation News）匯款約 2.78 億美元。據報，這些資金是透過高盛銀行（Goldman Sachs）的一個特別帳戶轉移的。雖然高盛已同意配合調查，但該行強調所有款項均支付給合法的非營利組織，且該帳戶已於 2024 年初關閉。
At the same time, a report from the Bitcoin Policy Institute asserts that the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which is part of Singham's network, has targeted artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. The report states that 21 campaigns across 14 states caused the delay or cancellation of roughly $23.6 billion in investments. Consequently, some cities have banned these projects. The analysis suggests that the network used local concerns about resources to stop technological growth.
與此同時，比特幣政策研究所（Bitcoin Policy Institute）的一份報告指出，屬於 Singham 網絡的「社會主義與解放黨」（Party for Socialism and Liberation）將目標對準了人工智慧（AI）和數據中心。報告指出，在 14 個州展開的 21 場活動導致約 236 億美元的投資被延遲或取消。因此，部分城市禁止了這些項目。分析認為，該網絡利用當地對資源的擔憂來阻止技術成長。
Furthermore, several U.S. politicians have expressed concern that this network is working for foreign interests. Senator Jim Banks and Representative Pat Fallon claimed the organization is used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to influence the U.S. Additionally, Chairman Jason Smith argued that the network misused its tax-exempt status to cause civil unrest. These claims are supported by a video of Mr. Singham supporting a 'new world order' promoted by the CCP during a meeting in Beijing.
此外，數名美國政治家對該網絡為外國利益服務表示擔憂。參議員 Jim Banks 和眾議員 Pat Fallon 聲稱，該組織被中國共產黨（CCP）利用以影響美國。此外，主席 Jason Smith 主張該網絡濫用其免稅地位以製造社會動盪。這些指控是由一段影片支持，片中 Singham 在北京的一次會議上支持中國共產黨推動的「新世界秩序」。
Conclusion
The federal government is now examining the financial links between Neville Roy Singham, his nonprofits, and foreign groups to decide if their activities in the U.S. are legal.
聯邦政府目前正在調查 Neville Roy Singham、其非營利組織與外國團體之間的財務聯繫，以決定其在美國的活動是否合法。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Precision Shift': Moving from A2 Simple Words to B2 Power Verbs
At the A2 level, you usually use general words like say, do, or give. To reach B2, you need Precision. Instead of saying "The report says..." you can use verbs that describe how someone is saying it.
🔍 The Power Upgrade
Look at how this article avoids boring verbs to create a professional, academic tone:
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Instead of "Say" Asserts
- A2 Style: The report says the party targeted AI.
- B2 Style: The report asserts that the party targeted AI.
- Why? "Assert" means to say something strongly and confidently. It shows authority.
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Instead of "Think/Worry" Express Concern
- A2 Style: Politicians are worried about the network.
- B2 Style: Politicians have expressed concern that the network is working for foreign interests.
- Why? This is a formal collocation. In B2 English, we often use a verb + noun combination to sound more professional.
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Instead of "Help/Work with" Cooperate
- A2 Style: The bank will help the investigation.
- B2 Style: Goldman Sachs has agreed to cooperate with the investigation.
- Why? "Cooperate" is the specific legal and business term for working together on a task.
💡 The 'B2 Bridge' Formula
To upgrade your own speaking and writing, stop using the 'Big Three' (Say, Get, Do) and replace them with these 'Precision Verbs' from the text:
| A2 Verb | B2 Precision Alternative | Context in Article |
|---|---|---|
| Say | Claim | "Officials claim that..." |
| Give | Fund | "...how a political network... is funded." |
| Stop | Delay/Cancel | "...caused the delay or cancellation of..." |
Coach's Tip: When you write your next email or essay, highlight every time you use the word "say." Try to change at least two of them to claim, assert, or argue. This is the fastest way to move from a basic learner to a fluent speaker.