The current image of the Bubalis estate, with its grasslands swaying in the wind amidst an almost absolute solitude, contrasts sharply with the vibrant and festive splendor that reigned there until April 9, 2024, when… From Xanadu to Waterloo: The Rise and Fall of Samark López Bello and Agropecuaria Bubalis
The United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico dismissed the lawsuit against ItalBank International Inc. filed by International Global Bank NV, claiming the blockage of USD 4,359,746.92 related to Venezuela, which the… Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against ItalBank International: A Stand on OFAC Sanctions and Fund Blockage
Fiscal Jean Karin López Ruiz, a key figure in the PDVSA Cripto case, was arrested on Friday night in Caracas by DGCIM agents. According to Alberto News, there were suspicions against him since December 22,… Prosecutor Jean Karin López Ruiz Arrested
This week, Donald Trump offered a glimmer of hope to corrupt officials, dubious executives, and envelope manufacturers worldwide. On Monday, the President of the United States signed an executive order to halt the enforcement of… Trump Suspends FCPA: Corrupt Elites Celebrate as US Legal Standards for Business Shift
*This story was produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center Five years ago, the Silva family abandoned fishing to cultivate seaweed in Boca del Río, located in the Macanao Peninsula, the western portion of… The Hidden Costs of Venezuela’s Seaweed Boom: A Struggle for Survival Amidst Promises of Prosperity
Antonio Luis Gonzalez Morales has emerged as a central figure in a global network of illicit oil trading and international financial crimes, allegedly helping Russia, Venezuela, and Iran circumvent Western sanctions through a web of… Antonio Luis Gonzalez Morales: The Trader Behind Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Global Money Laundering Schemes
Photo Archive The 15th Civil Court specializing in Asset Forfeiture has ordered the seizure of numerous movable and immovable assets belonging to brothers Rafael Guillermo and Roger Vicente Rodríguez Perdomo, who are currently detained for… Assets of Perdomo Brothers Seized in Pdvsa Cripto Corruption Case: Key Developments and Implications
Photo Archive A federal grand jury in Washington has unveiled a new formal indictment that places Venezuelan media mogul Raúl Gorrín at the center of a lobbying and corruption scandal. Previously accused of bribing high-ranking… Raúl Gorrín: Exposing Corruption and Lobbying Scandals in U.S. Politics
Luis Fernando Vuteff. Photo archive The businessman Luis Fernando Vuteff has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Miami for his involvement in a corruption scheme that misappropriated $1.2 billion from… Luis Fernando Vuteff Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for $1.2 Billion PDVSA Corruption Case
Photo Archive A confidential report from the Andorra Financial Intelligence Unit (Uifand), accessed by El País, has revealed that three Caracas-based businessmen diverted 137.8 million dollars in connection with the corruption scheme that looted 4.2… Andorra’s Financial Intelligence Unit Investigates PDVSA Corruption Scheme Involving $137.8 Million in Diverted Funds
Photo Courtesy – Vozpópuli The National Court of Spain has sentenced former ambassador to Venezuela, Raúl Morodo, to 10 months in prison, while his son, Alejo Morodo, received a two-year sentence after reaching an agreement… Spain’s National Court Sentences Ex-Ambassador Raúl Morodo and Son for Tax Crimes Linked to PDVSA
In the latest episode of the Tubazos program, Venezuelan journalist Eligio Rojas discussed the recent arrest in the United Kingdom of Italian citizen Alessandro Bazzoni, 53, accused of being linked to the corruption ring known… “UK Authorities Arrest Italian Allegedly Linked to Crypto-Related PDVSA Corruption Ring”
Archive Photo In the latest episode of the program Tubazos, Venezuelan journalist Eligio Rojas discussed the recent arrest in the United Kingdom of Alejandro Bazzoni, a 53-year-old citizen linked to the corruption scheme known as… Uncovering the PDVSA-Crypto Corruption Network: Key Figures and Recent Developments
#BODESTAFA. As of the morning of Wednesday, October 30, there had been no significant news regarding the bankruptcy process of the Bank of Orinoco in Curacao, which directly involves Víctor Vargas Irausquín and his partners… Corruption at Its Peak as Jorge Alfredo Silva Cardona Emerges as Potential Next Fall Guy in Venezuelan Power Struggle
The British justice is conducting an investigation into several polo players from the UK, Argentina, and Uruguay, who are suspected of being involved in a money laundering scheme linked to corruption in the Venezuelan state… Norwegian Banker Siri Evjemo-Nysveen and Other Key Polo Figures Linked to Venezuela’s State Oil Company PDVSA