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
[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
Yesterday, I had the chance to participate as an expert in a conference on corruption in Venezuela at the OAS. It’s not every day that such topics are discussed in institutions like this. Despite my… Uncovering Venezuela’s Corruption: Insights from OAS Conference on Illicit Fund Origins and Their Global Impact
The U.S. Department of Justice revealed yesterday some charges related to a money laundering and bribery scheme involving several familiar suspects highlighted on this website: “Five former Venezuelan government officials charged in money laundering scheme… US Justice Department Charges Venezuelan Officials with Money Laundering and Bribery in Major Corruption Scheme
From now on, anything that Francisco Convit does, anywhere in the world, must be evaluated in light of the fact that the United States has filed criminal charges against him. Criminal. Charges. I make an… U.S. Justice Department Takes Action Against Derwick Associates: Francisco Convit and International Corruption Uncovered
“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
New information continues to emerge regarding Banca Privada D’Andorra (BPA), labeled a “primary money laundering concern” by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The latest report reveals how… Eudomario Carruyo’s $28 Million Bribery Scandal Linked to PDVSA and Rafael Ramírez’s Cousin: A Deep Dive into Corruption in Venezuela’s Oil Industry