UPDATED 12/01/2021 – 14:20 GMT – In addition to the minor incident last week at Madrid airport, where the main thug of Derwick Associates, Alejandro Betancourt, was confronted by a fellow Venezuelan who reminded him… Geolocating Alejandro Betancourt: Uncovering the Controversial Businessman Behind Derwick Associates
A video has gone viral. The context is a commercial flight from London to Madrid earlier this week, where the primary bully of Derwick Associates, Alejandro Betancourt, was identified by a Venezuelan passenger. At Barajas… Alejandro Betancourt’s Legal Troubles: The Inevitable Justice for Venezuela’s Corruption Figure
Refreshing news from Sweden this morning: Fredrik Bjorkman reports that the Swedish Security Service (SAPO) has finally taken an interest in the entire ‘reorganization’ farce involving Nynas Bitumen. This is excellent news. It is the… Sweden’s Security Service Investigates Maduro, Russian FSB, and Derwick Associates in Nynas Bitumen Scandal
The world’s leading anti-corruption activist, Alex Navalny, recently penned an article from prison that was published by The Guardian. In it, Navalny calls for the implementation of a series of measures in the Western world…
Message to Alexei Navalny: Corruption is Ruling the World
Every journalist or media outlet has its biases and agendas. When it comes to corruption, particularly in resource-rich countries, there is little left unknown; it’s all part of an ever-evolving narrative within the field. Anyone… Venezuela’s Hidden Corruption Scandal: The Largest Growing Crisis Explained
Journalist Patricia Poleo revealed yesterday that Monómeros -one of the assets seized by Juan Guaidó and his associates- paid $60,000 to Antonieta Mendoza de López -also known as the mother of Leopoldo López– for a… Venezuelan Corruption Scandal: Monómeros Payments to Leopoldo López’s Mother Raises US Government Concerns
The hypothesis is that Nynas was prohibited from continuing crude oil purchases in Venezuela… Recently, we received a copy of PDVSA’s SAP system. In April, June, August, and September 2020, PDVSA’s SAP recorded shipping knowledge… Nynas, Derwick, and GPB Energy Services Defy US Treasury Sanctions on PDVSA: Oil Trade Secrets Exposed
An email from [email protected] yesterday brought to light the lawsuit by Harvest Natural Resources against Rafael Ramírez. Ramírez emailed his followers an update, claiming that “the U.S. court ruling against Rafael Ramírez was overturned,” which…
Houston Judge Moves Forward with Rafael Ramírez Corruption Case Linked to $4.5 Billion Money Laundering Scheme
Look at this: after selecting Juan Guaidó, the Trump administration imposed a series of sanctions on Venezuela/PDVSA. This sanctions regime instilled a sense of dread in numerous international energy players who ultimately withdrew from the… Trump Must Reevaluate Support for Guaidó Amidst Venezuela’s Sanctions Evasion Concerns
The Bloomberg hacks covering Venezuela have recently astonished their audience with a surprising discovery: “Two former Gazprom executives are helping Venezuela maintain its oil flow”: “GPB Global Resources BV is based in the Netherlands, but…
Bloomberg Reveals Connection Between GPB Global Resources and PDVSA
Rafael Ramírez needs no introduction. While most people know him as the former CEO of PDVSA, former Minister of Energy, and former Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN, we recognize him as the architect of the… Nynas’ Distorted Claims on Gazprombank and Rosneft Divestments in Venezuela: Unpacking the Fake News
With approximately 1.35 million lawyers, the United States has one of the highest per capita rates of attorneys worldwide and is considered one of the most litigious societies on the planet. Imagine my surprise to… Adam Kaufmann’s Controversial Defense of Narco-Terrorist Cliver Alcalá Cordones: An Examination of Corruption and Legal Ethics
UPDATED 16/03/2020 – Nynas AB is a Swedish-Venezuelan refinery and producer of bitumen and naphthenics currently undergoing a restructuring process overseen by administrators. Nynas claims that “due to the unwillingness of Nynas’ banks to remit… Nynas AB’s Future Uncertain: Gunvor’s Possible Acquisition Amidst Scandals and Sanctions
It’s quite frustrating to read so-called “exclusive” news about corruption in Venezuela from outlets like the Miami Herald. They report poorly, provide little information, and distort facts. They seem to have no idea who was…
Derwick Associates Linked to $4.5 Billion Scandal Involving Oberto Anselmi Brothers
This has not yet been confirmed by Chavista prosecutors/authorities, but it has been reported that Francisco Convit was detained in Venezuela. Convit is involved in the crimes of Alejandro Betancourt at Derwick Associates and Derwick… Francisco Convit Arrested in Venezuela: Connections to Major Money Laundering Schemes