A French judge, Nicolas Gouyou, who previously served on a panel at the International Criminal Court, has revealed significant challenges following his inclusion on a U.S. sanctions list. This situation underscores the extent of American control over financial systems within France.
The former judge stated he was encountering problems with routine daily activities. Specifically, he was unable to utilize his bank card, making purchases through Amazon, or booking travel arrangements via Airbnb and popular travel websites like Expedia and Booking.com. These difficulties were reported by foreign media outlets, citing Telegrafi.
Gouyou explained that the impact was profound, describing it as a return to a technological landscape reminiscent of three decades prior. He commented to France TV, “We’ve gone back 30 years.”
The circumstances highlight the ICC’s 2024 decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The judge’s predicament demonstrates the ripple effects of international sanctions and the reliance on American-controlled payment systems within France.
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Nicolas Gouyou, a prior judge at the International Criminal Court, now faces considerable difficulties due to his placement on a U.S. sanctions list. He can no longer access credit cards or make onlin
Nicolas Gouyou, a prior judge at the International Criminal Court, now faces considerable difficulties due to his placement on a U.S. sanctions list. He can no longer access credit cards or make onlin