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
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
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
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
There’s little to add to document 47 of the case file number 18-20685 (see more below) related to the United States of America against Francisco Convit Guruceaga, one of the key figures in a criminal… U.S. Justice Department Declares Francisco Convit a Fugitive in $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Case
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
Jorge Arreaza is currently in Switzerland, behaving like an Arab prince accompanied by a flattering entourage. It’s as if nothing is happening in Venezuela. His attitude was evident when journalists approached him to ask about… Jorge Arreaza’s UN Discourse: A Masterclass in Denial Amid Venezuela’s Corruption Scandal
Nicolás Maduro is keen on maintaining rampant corruption: not satisfied with partnering with OFAC-sanctioned kingpins to “boost” PDVSA’s production, he mandated the creation of PETROSUR, a new 60/40 joint venture between the Venezuelan Oil Corporation… Exposing Venezuela’s Corruption: Maduro’s New Joint Venture with Alejandro Betancourt Amid DOJ Investigations
Besides the corrupt saga surrounding the PDVSA US Litigation Trust, there is another action that has gone largely unnoticed: a Swiss criminal investigation into the matter. A separate civil lawsuit in Florida (Sargeant, III v.… Unraveling Corruption: Wilmer Ruperti’s Involvement in Swiss Criminal Case Against PDVSA and Industry Titans
Mr. Grinda, you may not know me, but I take the liberty to introduce myself through this medium. I am a journalist by profession, Venezuelan, of Basque descent, and I have focused for the past… Exposing the Boliburguesía: The Venezuelan Mafia’s Influence in Spain and Its Impact on Corruption
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
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