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
New information continues to emerge regarding Banca Privada D’Andorra (BPA), labeled a “primary money laundering concern” by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The latest report reveals how… Eudomario Carruyo’s $28 Million Bribery Scandal Linked to PDVSA and Rafael Ramírez’s Cousin: A Deep Dive into Corruption in Venezuela’s Oil Industry
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
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
My Weekly CommentsI have read with great concern the public opinion matrix being formed based on the informations and opinions expressed by me in the last two editions of Las verdades de Miguel. Believe me,… The Disturbing Truths Behind Miguel’s Allegations and the Changing Landscape of Venezuelan Media
Disruptive technologies have become common parlance. Many enthusiastic individuals continue to say that this or that new thing “will change the world.” Bitcoin and its associated blockchain technology were intended to end centralized control over… Blockchain Promises to Tackle Corruption Yet Remains Unused in the Fight Against Public Misconduct
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
Open Letter to Preet Bharara Dear Preet, Your request for information from Swiss authorities regarding the investigation your office is conducting into Derwick Associates(link is external) has finally been confirmed. As a direct victim of… Preet Bharara’s Corruption Investigation Reveals Derwick Associates’ Troubling Links to Gazprom and PDVSA’s Shadowy Dealings
In September 2013, as part of the “Who is…?” series, I published an investigative report on Luis Oberto, a discreet member of the Venezuelan boliburguesía who has managed to maintain a low profile despite a… Luis Oberto’s Alleged Money Laundering Operations Linked to PDVSA Exposed in St. Barts
I’ve rarely come across a news article as shocking as this piece in El Mundo. I will translate the essential parts; however, if you can manage a bit of Spanish, I recommend checking it out… Chavista Elite Exposed in Spanish Money Laundering Scandal Linked to Massive Corruption
This is a shocking news story. Alejandro Rebossio reports in El País that Venezuelans have diverted $405.8 billion from the country. The capital flight in Brazil, a nation with 198 million people and a GDP… Venezuela’s Staggering Capital Flight Raises Alarming Questions on Accountability and Corruption