Last week, I was asked to quantify the extent of the loot at PDVSA during an interview. This site has been processing some figures in that regard. Regardless of the approach, the reign of Rafael… The $1.3 Trillion Oil Sales Scandal: Rafael Ramírez’s Controversial Tenure at PDVSA
There seems to be a certain degree of discrimination regarding international criminal investigations involving the justice and law enforcement in the United States. The entire world rejoiced when the U.S. sidelined Sepp Blatter for a… FBI’s Petrobras Corruption Investigation: Will PDVSA Be Next?
Scholars in the social sciences will likely view Venezuela in the future as a unique case. A self-proclaimed socialist revolution, led by an idealistic military coup leader, succeeded in obliterating one of the best-managed state… Venezuela’s Uncertain Transition: Challenges and Strategies for Change
The current state of affairs is as follows: Juan Guaidó, the head of the Venezuelan Congress, proclaimed himself the interim president of the country. Guaidó based his actions on an interpretation of Article 233 of… What’s Next for Juan Guaidó and the Future of Venezuela?
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?
It’s no secret that Al Capone was killed for tax evasion. Likewise, the Agenzia delle Entrate in Italy launched a quite spectacular investigation into the international operations of Dolce & Gabbana due to alleged tax… Why Antonino Maggiore Should Investigate Rafael Ramírez’s Tax Declarations: Uncovering Potential Evasion and Corruption in Italy
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
There is no rest for the wicked Rafael Ramírez. Beyond his foolish presidential aspirations that will never materialize, Ramírez is a hunted man. Add Portugal to the jurisdictions of the USA, Switzerland, Andorra, Spain, and… Rafael Ramírez Linked to Massive Corruption Investigation in Portugal: Uncovering a Global Scandal
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
Rafael Ramírez, the man who managed over a trillion dollars during his tenure as CEO of PDVSA and Minister of Energy in Venezuela, accuses the chavismo of corruption in the granting of oil concessions. In… Rafael Ramírez: The Hypocrisy of a Former Oil Mogul Criticizing Corruption Amidst His Own Controversies
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
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Rafael Ramírez, the former Minister of Concurrent Energy and General Director of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), virtually controlled Venezuela’s revenues from 2004 to 2014. During his time… Why Has the Justice Department Not Arrested Rafael Ramírez? Unraveling the Corruption in Venezuela’s PDVSA and Andorra
By Fiorella Perfetto In a scenario reminiscent of the renowned “Theory of Everything” in physics, the recent accusations formalized by the U.S. Department of Justice against at least five former officials of the Chávez regime… Unraveling the Web of Corruption: US Prosecutor’s Damning Revelations Against Former PDVSA Officials
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