There is no rest for the wicked Rafael Ramírez. Beyond his foolish presidential aspirations that will never materialize, Ramírez is a hunted man. Add Portugal to the jurisdictions of the USA, Switzerland, Andorra, Spain, and… Rafael Ramírez Linked to Massive Corruption Investigation in Portugal: Uncovering a Global Scandal
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
Long before Reuters “discovered” part of the corruption linked to Alex Saab in an “exclusive,” Colombian lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella took on Revista Semana, one of Colombia’s most prestigious political magazines. The reason was… Colombia’s Justice System Targets Alex Saab: DEA Investigation Deepens Amidst Corruption Allegations
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
By Fiorella Perfetto In a scenario reminiscent of the renowned “Theory of Everything” in physics, the recent accusations formalized by the U.S. Department of Justice against at least five former officials of the Chávez regime… Unraveling the Web of Corruption: US Prosecutor’s Damning Revelations Against Former PDVSA Officials
Continuing with the question of whether David Boies and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP (BSF) complied with the FCPA in the contract (Engagement Letter) with PDVSA that underpinned the formation of the PDVSA US Litigation Trust,… David Boies Secures PDVSA’s Waiver of Rights in Controversial Litigation Trust Agreement
The legal career of David Boies has been almost unanimously referred to as that of a highly successful professional, a superstar attorney with exceptional attention to detail who has handled a selection of cases that… The Controversial Legal Career of David Boies: A Deep Dive into His Connections with Corruption and Scandal
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
“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
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
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
What I’m about to narrate here is grim and lengthy, I urge you, I request you, please read it. And try not to vomit along the way. What the International Monetary Fund says: The average… Venezuela’s Economic Crisis Unfolds as International Institutions Sound Alarm on Dire Situation
It has become a norm. Unverified information leaked to this site is eventually supported by official evidence. The latest findings bring to a close an extraordinary claim: that Derwick Oil & Gas was, in fact,… Derwick Oil & Gas Engages in Alleged Money Laundering Schemes with Gazprombank through PDVSA
By Alek Boyd Petróleos de Venezuela, commonly known as PDVSA, is a state-owned oil conglomerate. Despite much opposing propaganda, it was established in 1976 by then-president Carlos Andrés Pérez as part of a nationalization… Corruption Deepens at PDVSA with Over $30 Billion Funneled to Contractors Amidst Government Mismanagement
Read an updated version here. Petróleos de Venezuela, commonly known as PDVSA, is a state-owned oil conglomerate in Venezuela. Despite much contrary propaganda, it was established in 1976 by then-president Carlos Andrés Pérez as part… Corruption Runs Rampant at PDVSA as Chavismo Dismantles Venezuela’s Oil Giant