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Fugitive businessman Alvaro Pulido in US custody, faces Miami hearing Tuesday
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Summary
Alvaro Pulido Vargas, a 62-year-old Colombian national wanted for years over allegations he bribed Venezuelan officials for state contracts and laundered profits through US banks, is in US custody after an investigation by the DEA, FBI and Homeland Security Investigations. The Justice Department says he faces two Miami federal cases tied to his business partner Alex Saab, a former ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, and will appear in court Tuesday. How or when he was arrested has not been disclosed.
Left-leaning
- Fugitive in Venezuela Money Laundering Cases to Appear in U.S. CourtNew York Times · Oct 12, 12:57 AM
Center
- U.S. arrests Colombian with Maduro ties on money laundering chargesUPI · Oct 12, 2:25 AM
- Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery caseAssociated Press via Washington Examiner · Oct 11, 3:07 PM
Right-leaning
- Maduro-linked fugitive nabbed over alleged scheme to cash in on Venezuelans’ basic needsFox News · Oct 11, 10:12 PM