Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in US money-laundering case
The Colombian businessman admitted his role in a scheme involving Venezuela’s CLAP subsidized food program
Alex Saab, once considered a key front man for the Venezuelan government under Nicolás Maduro, has changed his stance in a U.S. federal court. After initially denying the charges, Saab has now pleaded guilty to money laundering. This shift in his legal position comes after a lengthy legal battle and his transfer to the United States last May.
As part of a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, Saab must admit guilt to a related charge and cooperate with ongoing investigations. In exchange, the agreement allows for the forfeiture of approximately US$195 million, believed to be illicit funds. This development opens the possibility of Saab becoming a witness in the ongoing trial against Maduro and his wife, set to take place in 2027.
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