In Venezuela, boundaries have completely dissolved, exemplified by the fact that USD 60 million was diverted from a project at Pequiven to a stock investment based on decisions made by its executives. The prevailing climate…
Chavista Corruption: USD 60 Million Diverted from Pequiven Project to Stock Investment
Austin Alfonzo Piñate Romero V-18.740.727, also known as Austin Piñate or AustinVzla; President of Grupo Hammer is recognized as a key figure in the corruption and money laundering schemes of the narco-chavismo. Austin Piñate, of… Austin Piñate: Key Figure in Venezuelan Narco-Corruption Linked to Miami and Chile
The De Grazia family, originating from Guayana but with fresh roots in Italy, experienced a sudden shift from gastronomy and law firms to banking. They provided a crucial link that allowed the state-owned PDVSA to…
Compass Bank Sets the Standard for Evasion of Sanctions and Fee Collection
White-Collar Criminals: Tanya Brillembourg and David Brillembourg Founded the Brillembourg Capriles Group in Puerto Rico After Embezzling Over $400 Million from the Chinese Fund The matriarchs of the Añez-Brillembourg clan, Tanya Brillembourg and Mercedes Añez,… Tanya Brillembourg and Mercedes Añez Linked to $1 Billion Corruption Scandal Involving PDVSA and Chinese Fund
The story of Fospuca, the waste collector operating in Caracas for over 40 years, has evolved from being merely a private venture providing services to the municipalities of the Venezuelan capital to a politically influential… How Fospuca’s Monopoly on Waste Management is Constricting Baruta: An Analysis of Political Influence and Business Practices
The agricultural and agro-industrial sector in Venezuela was severely impacted by a corruption scheme involving Alessandro Bazzoni, Erik Roveta, José Antonio Pérez Suárez, and Wilmar Castro Soteldo. They defrauded entrepreneurs by offering payments from the… Uncovering the Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Involving PDVSA: Key Figures and Impacts on Venezuela’s Agriculture
Daniel Valero Gutiérrez is a character as mysterious as he is picturesque, presenting himself as a commodities expert, but his resume and company show many gaps and inconsistencies, as well as a trail of lawsuits… Daniel Valero Gutiérrez: Controversial CEO of Caracas Commodity Exchange Linked to Fraud and Money Laundering Scandals
On December 20, 2023, it was reported that two men were released in Venezuela who had been detained due to their involvement in the El Chaparralito ranch case, a property located in the state of… Unraveling the Controversial Release of Juan Carlos Guillén and Carlos Alberto Jaimes: Political Prisoners or Judicial Machinations in Venezuela?
The Vice President of BOD International N.V., Carlo Balilla Battistini Samudio, also known as Carlos Balilla Battistini Samudio, is a Colombian entrepreneur who became a Venezuelan citizen in 2006. He has been involved in various… Carlo Balilla Battistini Samudio: Key Player in Controversial Business Networks Across Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Spain
Roberto Añez, David Brillembourg Capriles, and Juan Ramírez, along with the then-Chavista mayor of the San Francisco municipality in Zulia state, Omar Prieto, orchestrated a seizure at Bancoex to acquire funds from a Chinese fund… Unveiling the Bancoex Scandal: How Roberto Añez and Associates Embezzled Over $400 Million from Venezuelan Funds
Roberto Añez, Juan Ramírez, and David Brillembourg, business associates of the then mayor of San Francisco, allegedly established a trust at Bancoex to access funds intended for constructing an incineration plant. Roberto Añez, David Brillembourg,… Corruption Scandal: Omar Prieto and Associates Under Investigation for Misappropriating $400 Million from Chinese Fund
Following the two arrests of operators in Spain and Greece involved in the massive embezzlement from Venezuelan state-owned companies, the judicial net tightens against those included in the list of accused individuals by prosecutor 73…
International Operators in Pdvsa-Crypto Scheme Under Increased Scrutiny – First Report
Delcy Rodríguez, Vice President of Venezuela, alongside her partner Yussef Abou Nassif, a key supplier of goods and services under the Maduro regime. The latest power struggle within the Maduro elite clearly showcases one winner:… Delcy Rodríguez: The Power Behind Maduro’s Regime and Venezuela’s Oil Corruption
Now the “well-connected” in Venezuela can dress in Prada. On Friday, November 18th, a new store will open in the Las Mercedes area of Caracas, set to be the favorite shopping destination for the boliburguesa…
Yaser Dagga: The Drug Terrorist Laundering Money Through “Galerías Avanti”
Alessandro Bazzoni is the owner of the Monterosso polo team, a prestigious competitor in the renowned Queen’s Cup in England, an event that attracts high society, royalty, and European magnates. The oil management of Tareck… The Scandalous Rise of Alessandro Bazzoni: From Polo Tycoon to PDVSA Corruption Linked to Oil Fortunes