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Fugitive businessman Alvaro Pulido taken into US custody in bribery case
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Alvaro Pulido, wanted for years in the US over allegations he paid bribes to top Venezuelan officials for state contracts, has been taken into US custody, a Homeland Security Task Force spokesperson said Sunday. Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and 2021 amid an investigation into business partner Alex Saab, a former ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro. He is set to appear in Miami federal court Tuesday. How he came into custody was not disclosed.
Left-leaning
- Fugitive wanted for allegedly bribing Venezuelan officials taken in U.S. custodyCBS News · Oct 11, 3:36 PM
Center
- Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery caseAssociated Press via Washington Examiner · Oct 11, 3:07 PM
Right-leaning
- Fugitive Businessman Taken into US Custody in Venezuela Bribery CaseNewsmax · Oct 11, 2:01 PM