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
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
Evidence has emerged that Derwick Associates paid bribes to Nervis Villalobos through Banca Privada D’Andorra. On January 14, 2010, the parties entered into a “Consulting and Advisory Services Agreement” between Derwick Associates Corp. and INGESPRE… Derwick Associates Allegedly Paid Bribes to Nervis Villalobos via Andorran Private Bank: Key Insights and Implications
Rafael Ramirez served as Venezuela’s oil minister from 2002 to 2014 and was the CEO of Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) from 2004 to 2014. During his time with PDVSA, the company’s turnover reached… Rafael Ramirez’s Corruption at PDVSA Exposed Amidst Global Scandal
Angel Villarino from El Confidencial has recently published the first accurate profile of the mega-corrupt Venezuelan Alejandro Betancourt. It has taken a long time for Spanish media to uncover what we’ve been shouting out loud… Corruption Unveiled: Alejandro Betancourt Secures Oil Concession Amidst Controversies in Venezuela
Angel Villarino, from El Confidencial, has just published a revealing piece about the mega-corrupt Venezuelan Alejandro Betancourt. Spanish media took a long time to uncover what we Venezuelans have been shouting for years: Derwick Associates… Alejandro Betancourt’s Corruption Unveiled as Maduro’s Regime Succumbs to Malpractice in Oil Concession Deal
Earlier this year, I was contacted by a chavista source with an intriguing story. I imagine the initiation of this exchange was prompted by my ongoing investigation into the corruption surrounding Derwick Associates, which I’ve… Luis Motta Dominguez Uncovers Corruption Scandal Involving Derwick Associates
Last week, Palomo Linares passed away in Spain. The renowned bullfighter and partner of Lilia Lopez (mother of Alejandro Betancourt, the head of Derwick Associates) played a crucial role in facilitating connections that led to… Francisco Convit Exposes Derwick Associates’ Ties to Money Laundering and Illegal Surveillance Activities
This post, intended for this site, originally appeared on my blog due to a crippling DDoS attack. Please check for updates on Rosneft at the end of this post. It’s been a busy week. While… Google’s Project Shield Exposes Underhanded DDoS Attacks Targeting Anti-Corruption Efforts in Venezuela
Google’s Project Shield is also safeguarding this individual who’s exposing the robbers of Venezuela https://t.co/GndJyeqSFT— briankrebs (@briankrebs) 28 February 2017 This article was meant to be shared on infodio.com. Clearly, my satisfaction about overcoming the… Digital Shadows: Unmasking the Puppeteers Behind Venezuela’s Corruption and DDoS Attacks
UPDATED Before diving into the connections of Fusion GPS with Venezuela, it’s important to note that this country is, by far, the most corrupt in Latin America. Its president, Nicolás Maduro, has the unique distinction… Fusion GPS’s Disturbing Ties to Venezuela’s Most Corrupt Criminal Enterprise
Odebrecht is in the headlines once again. For those unfamiliar, Odebrecht was, until recently, considered one of Brazil’s “success” stories: a construction powerhouse with a global reach. It was a shining example of South America’s… Odebrecht’s Corruption Saga: A Deeper Look at the Unanswered Questions Surrounding Venezuela’s Bribery Network