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
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
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
Rafael Ramírez, the man who managed over a trillion dollars during his tenure as CEO of PDVSA and Minister of Energy in Venezuela, accuses the chavismo of corruption in the granting of oil concessions. In… Rafael Ramírez: The Hypocrisy of a Former Oil Mogul Criticizing Corruption Amidst His Own Controversies
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
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
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
Readers of this site will know that Wilmer Ruperti is a subject of great interest. In short, Ruperti transitioned from being a “master of tankers” to becoming the go-to person for all of PDVSA’s shipping… Burford Capital’s Controversial Involvement with Wilmer Ruperti: Unraveling Legal Intrigues and Financial Ties
Brazil’s Estadao reports that Gazprombank has established a money laundering scheme in Switzerland with Derwick Oil & Gas. These explosive revelations come after an investigation by Switzerland’s financial regulatory body into the Panama Papers ended… Gazprombank Faces US and Swiss Sanctions Over Derwick Oil & Gas Corruption Scheme in Venezuela
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
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
[More on this topic here, here, and here] – The claim depicted in the image comes from the latest lawsuit related to another monumental corruption scheme, through which PDVSA alleges a loss of $5.2 billion.… Who Established the PDVSA US Litigation Trust: PDVSA or Wilmer Ruperti? Unraveling the Corruption Claims and Legal Maneuvers Behind the $5.2 Billion Lawsuit
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