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
Emmanuel Andrade and Raul Gorrín The situation regarding RAUL ANTONIO DE LA SANTISIMA TRINIDAD GORRIN BELISARIO (a.k.a. Raul Gorrín Ced. 8.682.996) was, to be frank, an ongoing issue. The problem in Venezuela is such rampant… Uncovering the Corruption: Raul Gorrin and Luisa Ortega Diaz’s Financial Scandal in Venezuela
Long live PACER! We now know who will speak on behalf of ALGAMEX, the unremarkable shell aiming to finance the lawsuit “launched” by PDVSA against some of the largest trading companies in the world: David… Understanding the PDVSA US Litigation Trust: Key Figures, ALGAMEX, and the Legal Strategies of David L. Evans and Bill Duker
There’s something rotten in the legal adventures of the PDVSA US Litigation Trust. If we are to believe the complaint filed by David Boies in a Florida court, PDVSA reached an agreement in July 2017… Wilmer Ruperti’s Legal Payback Scheme: Unraveling the PDVSA US Litigation Trust Controversy and $5 Billion Fraud
In addition to the earlier publication regarding Burford Capital and Wilmer Ruperti, the affidavit from Benjamin Patrick Ogden contains some intriguing details about Ruperti’s web of connections. Since most of the information in this affidavit… Was Wilmer Ruperti Involved in Goldman Sachs’ Hunger Bonds Purchase? Insights from Legal Documents on Venezuelan 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
In addition to the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) against Gazprombank Latin America Ventures B.V., a company formed by Boris Ivanov of GPB Global Resources B.V. and Francisco… US Treasury Sanctions Precede Derwick’s €50 Million Investment in Spanish Sunglass Retailer Hawkers
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
Brazil’s Estadao reports that Gazprombank has established a money laundering scheme in Switzerland with Derwick Oil & Gas. These explosive revelations come after an investigation by Switzerland’s financial regulatory body into the Panama Papers ended… Gazprombank Faces US and Swiss Sanctions Over Derwick Oil & Gas Corruption Scheme in Venezuela
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