A tweet for the history books, considering the author. Francisco Convit is upset over the public condolences I sent to the mother and sister of Alejandro Betancourt. The Spanish bullfighter Palomo Linares, who was the… The Controversial Legacy of Francisco Convit: Corruption and Betrayal in Venezuela’s Business Elite
Fighting Against the Narco State, Terrorist, Antisemitic, and Criminal Venezuela! Alejandro Betancourt: the Venezuelan businessman involved in a money laundering case Although Alejandro Betancourt, founder of the energy company Derwick, is not named in the… Alejandro Betancourt’s Alleged Involvement in Major Money Laundering Operation Exposed in Federal Investigation
Derwick Associates is widely recognized in Venezuela as a group accused of stealing over 1 billion dollars through contracts with the state (CORPOELEC, BARIVEN, PDVSA) under the guise of solving the country’s electricity problem. The… Uncovering the Massive Corruption of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: The Derwick Associates Scandal
In the first part of this series, we detailed how Rafael Ramirez, Asdrubal Chavez, Eulogio del Pino, and Victor Aular Blanco approved on March 6, 2012, during a meeting of the “Executive Committee” of PDVSA,… The Corruption Scandal of Rafael Ramirez at PDVSA: Uncovering the 2012 Loan Scheme (Part 2)
If I hadn’t been online before 2006, I might consider it. If I hadn’t seen what Twitter has become, and how any disturbed monster anywhere in the world can spew any degrading, insulting, threatening, false,… Twitter’s Censorship: Why I’m Standing Firm Against Vanessa Neumann’s Defamation and Corruption
The video has gone viral and needs no further explanation. Details are starting to emerge, like how Pedro Trebbau claimed there was no evidence. For those unaware of the corruption scandal surrounding Derwick Associates, it’s… Pedro Trebbau’s Corruption Scandal: Uncovering the $70 Million Derwick Associates Fraud
Pedro Trebbau’s friendship during school with the son of the future president of Electricidad de Caracas led him to become an entrepreneur alongside Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt and others in Derwick Associates. This firm was allegedly… Pedro Trebbau Accused of Amassing Wealth Through Corruption and Ties to Venezuelan Power Brokers
A series of accusations, allegations, and legal actions against Alejandro Betancourt—dubbed one of the “bolichicos” by journalist Juan Carlos Zapata—links him to the worsening electric crisis in Venezuela, described today as catastrophic. It is said… Wealth Accumulation Through Corruption: The Dark Legacy of Alejandro Betancourt in Venezuela’s Crisis
Through Gotham City, we learn about an investigation being conducted by FINMA, the Swiss financial regulatory authority, into Julius Baer, one of the favorite money laundering banks of the boliburguesía. This is a refreshing update,… Swiss Regulator FINMA Investigates Julius Baer Over Ties to Venezuelan Money Laundering Schemes
A recent source from PDVSA has shared puzzling information regarding the operations of Petrozamora, a joint venture between the Venezuelan Petroleum Corporation (CVP) and Gazprombank Latin America Ventures B.V., a facade based in Amsterdam controlled… Is Vladimir Anisimov, Former FSB Official, Partnering with Derwick in Venezuela’s Petrozamora Operations?
By: Alek Boyd Source: INFODIO Alek Boyd Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate as an expert in a conference on corruption in Venezuela at the OAS. Such topics are rarely discussed in institutions… Uncovering Venezuela’s Corruption: Insights from OAS Conference on Illicit Funds
As expected, the Lima Group has just announced that it will not support military intervention in Venezuela. There’s really nothing new there. No South American nation is about to attack another, despite the unfounded hopes… Venezuela Crisis: Beyond Military Intervention – Innovative Strategies for Change
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?
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
Bloomberg reported in late October that Matthias Krull, the banker at the center of the $1.2 billion PDVSA money laundering scandal alongside Francisco Convit, reportedly tearfully told the court, “I apologize for making a bad… Matthias Krull’s Criminal Network: Uncovering Ties to Miguel Ángel Capriles López and Helsinge in $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scandal