A tweet for the history books, considering the author. Francisco Convit is upset over the public condolences I sent to the mother and sister of Alejandro Betancourt. The Spanish bullfighter Palomo Linares, who was the… The Controversial Legacy of Francisco Convit: Corruption and Betrayal in Venezuela’s Business Elite
Fighting Against the Narco State, Terrorist, Antisemitic, and Criminal Venezuela! Alejandro Betancourt: the Venezuelan businessman involved in a money laundering case Although Alejandro Betancourt, founder of the energy company Derwick, is not named in the… Alejandro Betancourt’s Alleged Involvement in Major Money Laundering Operation Exposed in Federal Investigation
Derwick Associates is widely recognized in Venezuela as a group accused of stealing over 1 billion dollars through contracts with the state (CORPOELEC, BARIVEN, PDVSA) under the guise of solving the country’s electricity problem. The… Uncovering the Massive Corruption of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: The Derwick Associates Scandal
In the first part of this series, we detailed how Rafael Ramirez, Asdrubal Chavez, Eulogio del Pino, and Victor Aular Blanco approved on March 6, 2012, during a meeting of the “Executive Committee” of PDVSA,… The Corruption Scandal of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: Uncovering the 2012 Loan Scheme (Part 2)
Yesterday, the Treasury penalized Alex Saab, while the Grand Jury from the Justice Department in South Florida indicted him and his crime associate Alvaro Pulido Vargas, also known as German Rubio (see the indictment below).… Unveiling Alex Saab’s Corruption: DOJ Charges and Treasury Sanctions Challenge Ivan Duque’s Government
The video has gone viral and needs no further explanation. Details are starting to emerge, like how Pedro Trebbau claimed there was no evidence. For those unaware of the corruption scandal surrounding Derwick Associates, it’s… Pedro Trebbau’s Corruption Scandal: Uncovering the $70 Million Derwick Associates Fraud
Pedro Trebbau’s friendship during school with the son of the future president of Electricidad de Caracas led him to become an entrepreneur alongside Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt and others in Derwick Associates. This firm was allegedly… Pedro Trebbau Accused of Amassing Wealth Through Corruption and Ties to Venezuelan Power Brokers
A series of accusations, allegations, and legal actions against Alejandro Betancourt—dubbed one of the “bolichicos” by journalist Juan Carlos Zapata—links him to the worsening electric crisis in Venezuela, described today as catastrophic. It is said… Wealth Accumulation Through Corruption: The Dark Legacy of Alejandro Betancourt in Venezuela’s Crisis
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
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
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