Saab Pleads Guilty in Venezuela Corruption Case | Global News

Alex Saab, once hailed as a financial architect for Venezuela’s Maduro regime, just pleaded guilty to money laundering — and could now become a crucial witness against the president himself. After being deported from Venezuela and pursued for over a decade, Saab agreed to forfeit $195 million skimmed from vital food contracts under Maduro’s CLAP program. His cooperation could unlock major revelations, especially since he was pardoned by Biden in 2023 — a move that sparked outrage and reignited scrutiny of his ties to corruption. With prosecutors recommending a lighter sentence, this case signals Washington’s unwavering push to dismantle elite impunity, even when it involves former allies.

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