The positive aspect of the now-official bankruptcy of ALLBank, run by Víctor Vargas in Panama, is the plethora of corruption evidence it will produce. A cache of internal ALLBank documents reviewed by this site reveals… Unraveling the ALLBank Collapse: Panama’s Cilia Flores and Nicolás Maduro Corruption Links Exposed
Former employees of Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa), who were responsible for purchasing, participated in a corruption scheme where they received bribes in exchange for awarding contracts to the Zulia businessmen Roberto Rincón and Abraham Shiera… Three Sentenced for Their Role in Oil Industry Corruption Linked to Roberto Rincón
Pedro Trebbau’s friendship during school with the son of the future president of Electricidad de Caracas led him to become an entrepreneur alongside Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt and others in Derwick Associates. This firm was allegedly… Pedro Trebbau Accused of Amassing Wealth Through Corruption and Ties to Venezuelan Power Brokers
A series of accusations, allegations, and legal actions against Alejandro Betancourt—dubbed one of the “bolichicos” by journalist Juan Carlos Zapata—links him to the worsening electric crisis in Venezuela, described today as catastrophic. It is said… Wealth Accumulation Through Corruption: The Dark Legacy of Alejandro Betancourt in Venezuela’s Crisis
Silvain Besson reported yesterday in the Tribune de Genève that Helsinge – the shell company controlled by Francisco Morillo, Leonardo Baquero, and Daniel Lutz – has been charged by Geneva prosecutor Johan Droz with corruption,… Geneva Prosecutor Accuses Helsinge of Corruption and Money Laundering: Insights into $40 Billion Scandal
Depending on people’s positions in the political sphere, there are always villains present. In the United Kingdom, there is currently almost universal consensus about the current resident at number 10. The fact that a fan… Venezuela’s Political Crisis: A Deeper Analysis Beyond Brexit’s Impacts
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?
As expected, the Lima Group has just announced that it will not support military intervention in Venezuela. There’s really nothing new there. No South American nation is about to attack another, despite the unfounded hopes… Venezuela Crisis: Beyond Military Intervention – Innovative Strategies for Change
Last week, I was asked to quantify the size of the loot in PDVSA during an interview. This site has been processing some figures in that regard. No matter the approach, the reign of Rafael… PDVSA’s Oil Revenue Under Rafael Ramírez: A $1.3 Trillion Scandal Exposed
Last week, I was asked to quantify the extent of the loot at PDVSA during an interview. This site has been processing some figures in that regard. Regardless of the approach, the reign of Rafael… The $1.3 Trillion Oil Sales Scandal: Rafael Ramírez’s Controversial Tenure at PDVSA
There seems to be a certain degree of discrimination regarding international criminal investigations involving the justice and law enforcement in the United States. The entire world rejoiced when the U.S. sidelined Sepp Blatter for a… FBI’s Petrobras Corruption Investigation: Will PDVSA Be Next?
Scholars in the social sciences will likely view Venezuela in the future as a unique case. A self-proclaimed socialist revolution, led by an idealistic military coup leader, succeeded in obliterating one of the best-managed state… Venezuela’s Uncertain Transition: Challenges and Strategies for Change
The current state of affairs is as follows: Juan Guaidó, the head of the Venezuelan Congress, proclaimed himself the interim president of the country. Guaidó based his actions on an interpretation of Article 233 of… What’s Next for Juan Guaidó and the Future of Venezuela?
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?
It’s no secret that Al Capone was killed for tax evasion. Likewise, the Agenzia delle Entrate in Italy launched a quite spectacular investigation into the international operations of Dolce & Gabbana due to alleged tax… Why Antonino Maggiore Should Investigate Rafael Ramírez’s Tax Declarations: Uncovering Potential Evasion and Corruption in Italy