Venezuela News » Vargas News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Maduro's $10 million fugitive is in US custody: Alex Saab's partner faces trial over Venezuela's missing billions
Álvaro Pulido Vargas, a Colombian businessman accused of helping divert billions of dollars through Venezuelan government contracts, is finally in American custody. His arrest comes weeks after his ...
News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Venezuela sends another Maduro-linked businessman to face charges in US
A Colombian businessman who operated for years in Venezuela is expected in US court to face criminal charges tied to more than $2 billion in government contracts in the South American nation. Álvaro ...
News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Homeland Security Task Force Arrests Alvaro Pulido Vargas to Face Charges in Multibillion-Dollar Venezuelan Money Laundering and Bribery Schemes
A Colombian national charged in two separate federal indictments involving the alleged laundering of more than $2 billion in connection with Venezuelan government bribery schemes will make his initial ...
News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Fugitive in Venezuela Money Laundering Cases to Appear in U.S. Court
Pulido Vargas faces federal charges in Florida related to what prosecutors described as money laundering and bribery schemes. It is not clear when or where he was arrested.
News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Maduro-linked fugitive nabbed over alleged scheme to cash in on Venezuelans’ basic needs
Alvaro Pulido Vargas allegedly exploited Venezuela's CLAP food program and housing contracts, funneling billions through U.S. banks to hide bribes.
News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Saab Partner Pulido Arrested by US, in Court Tuesday
US agents arrested Álvaro Pulido Vargas, Alex Saab's partner, over US$2 billion in alleged Venezuelan bribery laundering. He appears in court Tuesday.
News Venezuela » Vargas » Government: Venezuela: Saab Associate Pulido Handed Over to US Authorities to Face Money Laundering Charges
The Colombian businessman had been detained in Venezuela since 2023 as part of an anti-corruption probe but was never formally charged.