Through Gotham City, we learn about an investigation being conducted by FINMA, the Swiss financial regulatory authority, into Julius Baer, one of the favorite money laundering banks of the boliburguesía. This is a refreshing update,… Swiss Regulator FINMA Investigates Julius Baer Over Ties to Venezuelan Money Laundering Schemes
A recent source from PDVSA has shared puzzling information regarding the operations of Petrozamora, a joint venture between the Venezuelan Petroleum Corporation (CVP) and Gazprombank Latin America Ventures B.V., a facade based in Amsterdam controlled… Is Vladimir Anisimov, Former FSB Official, Partnering with Derwick in Venezuela’s Petrozamora Operations?
By: Alek Boyd Source: INFODIO Alek Boyd Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate as an expert in a conference on corruption in Venezuela at the OAS. Such topics are rarely discussed in institutions… Uncovering Venezuela’s Corruption: Insights from OAS Conference on Illicit Funds
As expected, the Lima Group has just announced that it will not support military intervention in Venezuela. There’s really nothing new there. No South American nation is about to attack another, despite the unfounded hopes… Venezuela Crisis: Beyond Military Intervention – Innovative Strategies for Change
Note the mention of Paulo Nacif below: «Another agreement with the Venezuelans detected by the Public Ministry dates back to 2014, which indicates that ESAF, an entity of the BES group, managed for six years… When Will the Oberto Anselmi Brothers and Derwick Associates Face Legal Action?
Last night, the Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Raúl Gorrín with money laundering. Readers of this site were already aware that this was coming. Alejandro Andrade, Claudia Díaz Guillén, and Adrián Velásquez (both awaiting extradition… US Justice Department Charges Raúl Gorrín with Money Laundering: Insights into Venezuela’s Corruption Network
Bloomberg reported in late October that Matthias Krull, the banker at the center of the $1.2 billion PDVSA money laundering scandal alongside Francisco Convit, reportedly tearfully told the court, “I apologize for making a bad… Matthias Krull’s Criminal Network: Uncovering Ties to Miguel Ángel Capriles López and Helsinge in $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scandal
The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday that Abraham Ortega, former financial executive of PDVSA, has pleaded guilty: “The former CEO of the Venezuelan state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., pleads guilty to participating… Massive $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scheme: Abraham Ortega Pleads Guilty, More Indictments Ahead
In addition to the revelations about co-conspirators Francisco Convit and Matthias Krull who devised a scheme involving $1.2 billion in embezzled and laundered PDVSA funds, this site can introduce new elements directly pointing to Rafael… Rafael Ramírez Linked to $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scheme: New Revelations Uncovered
Estadao de Brasil reported yesterday that the Swiss Prosecutor’s Office will send the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) banking information related to the payment of $160 million in bribes to five PDVSA officials. The report… US Justice Department Advances on PDVSA Corruption Case with Swiss Bank Evidence
There’s little to add to document 47 of the case file number 18-20685 (see more below) related to the United States of America against Francisco Convit Guruceaga, one of the key figures in a criminal… U.S. Justice Department Declares Francisco Convit a Fugitive in $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Case
Nicolás Maduro is keen on maintaining rampant corruption: not satisfied with partnering with OFAC-sanctioned kingpins to “boost” PDVSA’s production, he mandated the creation of PETROSUR, a new 60/40 joint venture between the Venezuelan Oil Corporation… Exposing Venezuela’s Corruption: Maduro’s New Joint Venture with Alejandro Betancourt Amid DOJ Investigations
Besides the corrupt saga surrounding the PDVSA US Litigation Trust, there is another action that has gone largely unnoticed: a Swiss criminal investigation into the matter. A separate civil lawsuit in Florida (Sargeant, III v.… Unraveling Corruption: Wilmer Ruperti’s Involvement in Swiss Criminal Case Against PDVSA and Industry Titans
Mr. Grinda, you may not know me, but I take the liberty to introduce myself through this medium. I am a journalist by profession, Venezuelan, of Basque descent, and I have focused for the past… Exposing the Boliburguesía: The Venezuelan Mafia’s Influence in Spain and Its Impact on Corruption
In addition to the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) against Gazprombank Latin America Ventures B.V., a company formed by Boris Ivanov of GPB Global Resources B.V. and Francisco… US Treasury Sanctions Precede Derwick’s €50 Million Investment in Spanish Sunglass Retailer Hawkers