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
What a spectacle this promises to be, ladies and gentlemen! Immediately following the public awakening with the news that Alejandro Betancourt financed Juan Guaidó and used Guaidó’s father to provide good faith to Rudy Giuliani,… Chavismo’s Corruption Showdown: Jorge Rodríguez vs. Rafael Ramírez in a Twitter Battle Over Alejandro Betancourt
In the realm of independent investigative journalism, very few can match the track record of this website. It may sound boastful, but how many can claim that the investigations published over the years have resulted… Unraveling Venezuela’s Corruption: Inside Groundbreaking Investigations and High-Profile Arrests
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