Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court
Alex Saab, a former aide to the ex-Venezuelan president, agrees to "co-operate fully" with US prosecutors.
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"Criminals like Alex Saab who stole from the people of Venezuela and worked to exploit and misuse American financial institutions to fund illicit activities will be held accountable by this FBI."
— Kash Patel , Politician
Key People
A former aide to ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in the US.
Wife of Nicolás Maduro and involved in the Venezuelan government.
Delcy Rodriguez is the acting president of Venezuela, previously serving as Maduro's deputy.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
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Alex Saab, a former aide to the ex-Venezuelan president, agrees to "co-operate fully" with US prosecutors.
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