United States asks Toyota, Tuesday (10/06/2015), why ISIS can get a lot of pickup and Toyota SUV. In various evidence in the form of video, military extremist networks in Syria and Iraq was seen involving dozens, even hundreds units of brand new Hilux and Land Cruiser.
"ISIS has been using the vehicle for military activities, terror, and so on. Almost every video ISIS, demonstrated the group, a convoy of Toyota vehicles and it is important for us, "said former US ambassador to the UN Mark Wallace.
Toyota has addressed related to this issue in a statement to reporters. It said Toyota has a policy not to sell the vehicle in the group or anyone who will use them for terrorist activities. Nevertheless mentioned as well, Toyota could not control the car that was in the hands of consumers, stolen, or used for other purposes after leaving the dealership.
"We are committed to cooperating with the laws and regulations applicable in each country we operate, and requires dealers and distributors to do the same. We support a wide investigation of the US Treasury Department to review the international financial chain and the flow of funds and goods to the Middle East, "said the Toyota in a statement.
Reportedly there is the possibility of Toyota cars were smuggled. Even so actually Toyota is not the only brand that is "familiar" with ISIS, but it still exist Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Isuzu.
Nevertheless, the US Treasury Department declined to comment about companies and others involved in their investigation. However, US still trace ISIS source of funds to drive their organization.
"In line with the approach as before, we cooperate with foreign partners and stakeholders around the world to understand each of the financial and economic activity of ISIS," said US Treasury Department
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