Colombian fugitive Álvaro Pulido arrested, had $10m US bounty on head
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Summary
Álvaro Pulido Vargas, a Colombian businessman wanted over alleged multibillion-dollar Venezuelan money laundering and bribery schemes tied to Maduro ally Alex Saab, has been arrested, federal prosecutors announced. US officials had offered a $10 million reward for information leading to his capture. It is not clear when or where he was arrested. He faces federal charges in Florida and a court appearance.
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
- US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering schemeBBC News · Oct 12, 9:49 AM