The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued subpoenas on May 24, 2026, to political influencer Hasan Piker and activist Medea Benjamin linked to their March trip to Cuba, officials said [1, 2, 3].
The subpoenas target both individuals over possible violations of US sanctions laws related to travel and interactions during the "Nuestra América Convoy" in March 2026. The convoy included about 40 US citizens, including Piker and Benjamin, who traveled to Cuba to deliver supplies and meet groups supportive of the Cuban government [1, 2, 3].
The investigation focuses on whether the participants violated sanctions by engaging with Cuban government-linked entities or staying at military-owned hotels. OFAC is reviewing financial, travel, logistical, and communications records tied to the convoy and those involved to determine compliance [1, 2, 3].
HasanAbi publicly denied any wrongdoing. He stated, "we stayed at the right hotel btw. the govt got duped by a ... viral twitter post. i'm losing my mind." He also sharply criticized media coverage, especially Fox News, accusing them of conducting a "stalker operation" related to his personal life during a livestream [1, 4].
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the activist group CodePink, also faces scrutiny under the subpoenas as part of the probe [2, 3].
This investigation is part of a broader US crackdown on foreign influence, extremist movements, and political groups considered hostile to national security interests [2, 3].
The Nuestra América Convoy in March included roughly 40 US citizens and about 650 delegates worldwide participating in the Cuba trip [2, 3].
The Treasury Department has not announced further actions or deadlines related to the investigation as of May 27, 2026.
