Federal investigators have subpoenaed prominent Twitch streamer Hasan Piker as part of an expanding investigation into potential violations of U.S. sanctions laws related to travel and activities supporting Cuba's communist government.
According to Fox News Digital, Piker and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin were served "Requests for Information" by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. The subpoenas relate to a March 2026 trip to Cuba organized through the "Nuestra América Convoy."
The investigation centers on whether activists illegally financed travel, coordinated logistics, or conducted prohibited transactions involving Cuba. Federal officials are reportedly examining whether participants stayed at hotels on the U.S. State Department's restricted list, which would constitute a violation of existing sanctions.
Piker, a self-described Marxist and socialist who commands a significant following on the streaming platform Twitch, documented portions of the trip online before traveling to Havana. He joined CodePink activists and groups reportedly connected to billionaire Neville Roy Singham's left-wing funding network.
The probe represents part of a broader federal crackdown involving multiple government agencies. Sources informed Fox News Digital that the Treasury, Justice, and State Departments are coordinating efforts to investigate alleged foreign influence operations and extremist political networks operating within the United States. As many as 40 Americans are reportedly under scrutiny, with additional subpoenas anticipated.
The investigation raises significant questions about the intersection of political activism, social media influence, and compliance with federal sanctions law. U.S. citizens face strict limitations on travel to Cuba and are prohibited from engaging in certain financial transactions that could benefit the Cuban government or entities on restricted lists.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers and enforces economic sanctions programs, including those targeting Cuba. Violations can result in substantial civil penalties or criminal prosecution, depending on the nature and severity of the alleged infractions.
Neither Piker nor representatives for CodePink have publicly commented on the subpoenas. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
