The Venezuelan entrepreneur Roberto Añez, who has faced significant scrutiny over his role in Avior Airlines, now confronts new allegations. A complaint filed with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the CICPC accuses him, along… Roberto Añez Accused of Defrauding Investor in PEQUIVEN Scam Amidst Ongoing Controversies
Following the complaint made by Commissioner Iván Simonovis last November, it was revealed how white-collar scammers, Roberto Añez (shareholder of Avior Airlines), David Brillembourg (president of the Brillembourg Capriles Group), and Juan Ramírez (president of…
Uncovering the Deceptive Tactics of David Brillembourg and Roberto Añez: A New Strategy for Corporate Fraud
A new twist in the assault on independent media in chavista Venezuela: executives from the Spanish company (Epalisticia) after buying El Universal will be sued in Panama for document forgery. For those who haven’t closely… Spanish Company Accused of Document Forgery in Panama Following El Universal Acquisition
Let me start with the basics: El Universal, one of the oldest newspapers in Venezuela, was recently sold to a Spanish company called Epalisticia. Epalisticia, a shell company registered in July 2013 with capital of… Controversial Sale of El Universal Raises Legal Stakes and Accusations in Panama
A tweet alerted me yesterday about the latest in the lawsuit of Otto Reich against Derwick Associates in New York. District Judge Paul Oetken dismissed the “Claims I and II (RICO) and VII (civil conspiracy)”… District Judge in New York Uncovers Troubling Developments in Lawsuit Against Derwick Associates
Imagine being Víctor Vargas and waking up to read an article in Bloomberg Week stating that your bank has assets worth $19.3 billion, while in reality, your bank’s assets are only $2.4 billion. Now, think… Boligarchs Continue Their Untouchable Reign Amidst Financial Deception
Days have passed since the announcement of the sale of El Universal, one of the oldest and most-read newspapers in Venezuela, making it necessary to review the situation. Many details remain unknown, such as the… Unveiling the Shadows Behind the Controversial Sale of El Universal in Venezuela
[Updated: Read the latest here in English, or follow my TL on Twitter] There have been persistent rumors circulating for some time regarding the alleged sale of El Universal, the oldest independent newspaper still operating… Epalisticia’s Dubious Acquisition of El Universal Raises Questions on Legitimacy and Compliance in Venezuelan Media Ownership
[Added: Check the latest here in English, or follow my TL on Twitter] Rumors have been circulating for some time about the alleged sale of El Universal, Venezuela’s oldest and last-standing independent newspaper. The sale,… Epalisticia S.L. Exposed as Front for Illicit Purchase of Venezuelan Newspaper El Universal Amidst Shadowy Ties and Regulatory Violations
Perhaps the clearest sign that things aren’t going well in Venezuela is the sudden decision of the powerful oligarchs to flee the only place that has given them their wealth. Recently, we learned of Juan… Boliburguesía’s Flight from Venezuela Exposes Deepening Crisis and Corruption Links in Spain
Recently, a well-known journalist who is writing a book about Chavismo reached out to me about corruption in Venezuela, asking for names, figures, responsibilities, and so on. Corruption is the big elephant in the room.… The Unseen Toll of Corruption on Venezuela’s Descent into Destitution
The Mail on Sunday published an article yesterday about Tony Caplin titled “The Prime Minister Hired a Bankrupt Associate to Run a £60 Billion Quango: The Tycoon Put in Charge of the Treasury’s Vast Budget… UK Authorities Ignored Warning Signs About Tony Caplin’s Financial Misconduct and Connections to Venezuela’s Corruption
Official press release from BANESCO, denying claims about an alleged $50 million bribe paid by Derwick Associates to Venezuela’s Congress president, Diosdado Cabello, through BANESCO Panama. Translation of the previous paragraph: In the 15 countries… Controversies Surrounding Juan Carlos Escotet’s Rise in Banking and Allegations of Corruption
I know, I know, today is Sunday, Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, but the things happening on Twitter with @jescotet are too good to ignore. For those who don’t know who this gentleman is:… Juan Carlos Escotet’s Troubling Twitter Rants Expose Financial Scandal and Ethical Failures of Venezuela’s Banking Elite
Dear Sirs, Humbly acknowledging my lack of knowledge about all the words that make up our rich language, I recall the first time I went to the dictionary after hearing Hugo Chavez use the term… Banesco, Davos Financial, and Derwick Associates: A Disturbing Allegation of Corruption in the Heart of Venezuelan Business