Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis. Most Venezuelans lack the time, mental peace, electricity, and access to accurate and timely information about the massive scams orchestrated by Nicolás Maduro and the criminal organization he leads.… Unraveling the PDVSA Trust: Corruption and Controversy Involving Wilmer Ruperti and Venezuelan Oil Politics
Continuing with the question of whether David Boies and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP (BSF) complied with the FCPA in the contract (Engagement Letter) with PDVSA that underpinned the formation of the PDVSA US Litigation Trust,… David Boies Secures PDVSA’s Waiver of Rights in Controversial Litigation Trust Agreement
Jesús Alfredo Vergara Betancourt is a businessman from Bolívar state in Venezuela, better known in the social circles of Guayana as the “King of Cabilla” or “Lalo.” Jesús Vergara was born in Colombia on April… Exposing Jesús Alfredo Vergara Betancourt’s Corruption and Connections in Venezuela’s Illicit Trade
David Boies, a renowned attorney, has been caught “caught off guard”. Worse yet, his case in Florida is being shut down by the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. As predicted on this site, the defendants in… Maduro Shuts Down PDVSA Litigation Trust Case Led by David Boies Amid Controversy and Legal Challenges
The legal career of David Boies has been almost unanimously referred to as that of a highly successful professional, a superstar attorney with exceptional attention to detail who has handled a selection of cases that… The Controversial Legal Career of David Boies: A Deep Dive into His Connections with Corruption and Scandal
Thursday, October 29, 2015 Meet Nelson Mejía, who allegedly pressures prosecutors from the Public Ministry Source: El Periódico Venezolano Former prosecutor Franklin Nieves, who handled the case against Leopoldo López, reported that officials at the… Nelson Mejías Exposed as Pressure Tactician in Venezuelan Prosecutorial Corruption
Readers of this site will know that Wilmer Ruperti is a subject of great interest. In short, Ruperti transitioned from being a “master of tankers” to becoming the go-to person for all of PDVSA’s shipping… Burford Capital’s Controversial Involvement with Wilmer Ruperti: Unraveling Legal Intrigues and Financial Ties
Recently, news regarding oil in Venezuela has focused on the arrest of two Chevron employees. Details about the detainees have been scarce, and their names and nationalities have been misreported. Carlos José Algarra Villegas and… Chevron Employees Detained in Venezuela: Lack of Legal Recourse for Nationals
The businessman got involved with Holt four months ago at the request of an American friend in sailing, Bill Duker, according to three sources familiar with the situation. They agreed to discuss the matter only… Lawyers Bill Duker and David Boies’ Controversial Roles in Venezuela’s PDVSA Litigation: What You Need to Know
A batch of official documents relating to Odebrecht’s contracts in Venezuela has been leaked to this site. It’s quite a task to recall similar corruption schemes in any part of the world. In summary, Brazilian… Unveiling the Odebrecht Scandal: Unprecedented Corruption in Venezuela’s Infrastructure Deals
Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) stands out as the largest corruption scheme of the 21st century. The latest development is an agreement dated September 11, 2017, with Chemplast Steel Industries Metals Ltd, another shell company incorporated… Uncovering Corruption in PDVSA: The Role of Chemplast Steel Industries Metals Ltd in Venezuela’s Oil Scandal
There’s truly nothing as shocking as this; a judge from Florida, U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes, is challenging the entire legality of the PDVSA US Litigation Trust: “A federal judge in Florida overturned dozens of… Judge Challenges Legitimacy of PDVSA US Litigation Trust Amid Ongoing Deals with Trafigura
In addition to the recent lawsuit involving PDVSA and some of the world’s largest oil traders, leaked documents reveal that PDVSA aimed to establish a trading company in Geneva, through a “non-incorporated joint trading company”… PDVSA Pursues Joint Venture with Trafigura Despite Ongoing Litigation: Insights into Corruption and Oil Trade Tactics
[More on this topic here, here, and here] – The claim depicted in the image comes from the latest lawsuit related to another monumental corruption scheme, through which PDVSA alleges a loss of $5.2 billion.… Who Established the PDVSA US Litigation Trust: PDVSA or Wilmer Ruperti? Unraveling the Corruption Claims and Legal Maneuvers Behind the $5.2 Billion Lawsuit
“Without a stable market and fair price, oil investments become difficult,” said President Nicolás Maduro at Miraflores on November 4, 2016. During the televised transmission, the leader elaborated like a trophy on the amount… PDVSA’s Desperate Bid for Financing Exposes Troubling Alliances and Questions of Legitimacy