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Uncovering the Connections: Raúl Gorrín, Angelo Mazzarella, and Luis María Piñeyrüa Pittaluga in the Venezuelan Corruption Scandal

Uncovering the Connections: Raúl Gorrín, Angelo Mazzarella, and Luis María Piñeyrüa Pittaluga in the Venezuelan Corruption Scandal

There’s more to Raúl Gorrín. The United States Department of Justice has just scratched the surface. On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Gorrín sent an email that included, among other things, the following instruction: Amount 3,850,000… Uncovering the Connections: Raúl Gorrín, Angelo Mazzarella, and Luis María Piñeyrüa Pittaluga in the Venezuelan Corruption Scandal

US Justice Department Charges Raúl Gorrín with Money Laundering: Insights into Venezuela's Corruption Network

US Justice Department Charges Raúl Gorrín with Money Laundering: Insights into Venezuela’s Corruption Network

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

Matthias Krull's Criminal Network: Uncovering Ties to Miguel Ángel Capriles López and Helsinge in $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scandal

Matthias Krull’s Criminal Network: Uncovering Ties to Miguel Ángel Capriles López and Helsinge in $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scandal

Bloomberg reported in late October that Matthias Krull, the banker at the center of the $1.2 billion PDVSA money laundering scandal alongside Francisco Convit, reportedly tearfully told the court, “I apologize for making a bad… Matthias Krull’s Criminal Network: Uncovering Ties to Miguel Ángel Capriles López and Helsinge in $1.2 Billion PDVSA Money Laundering Scandal

Was Wilmer Ruperti Involved in Goldman Sachs' Hunger Bonds Purchase? Insights from Legal Documents on Venezuelan Corruption

Was Wilmer Ruperti Involved in Goldman Sachs’ Hunger Bonds Purchase? Insights from Legal Documents on Venezuelan Corruption

In addition to the earlier publication regarding Burford Capital and Wilmer Ruperti, the affidavit from Benjamin Patrick Ogden contains some intriguing details about Ruperti’s web of connections. Since most of the information in this affidavit… Was Wilmer Ruperti Involved in Goldman Sachs’ Hunger Bonds Purchase? Insights from Legal Documents on Venezuelan Corruption

US Justice Department Charges Venezuelan Officials with Money Laundering and Bribery in Major Corruption Scheme

US Justice Department Charges Venezuelan Officials with Money Laundering and Bribery in Major Corruption Scheme

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