Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case
Fugitive businessman Alvaro Pulido has been taken into US custody following a long-standing investigation into bribery involving Venezuelan officials. Pulido, who was wanted for his role in exploiting state contracts, is scheduled to appear in a Miami federal court.
Why it matters
The arrest represents a significant development in US efforts to prosecute corruption linked to the former Venezuelan administration and highlights international law enforcement cooperation.
Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as Vice-President JD Vance, right, listens behind him at news conference on the fraud taskforce in Washington, on 8 October. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as Vice-President JD Vance, right, listens behind him at news conference on the fraud taskforce in Washington, on 8 October. US crime Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case A businessman wanted in the US for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody
Prefer the Guardian on Google A businessman wanted for years in the US for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials in exchange for lucrative state contracts in Venezuela has been taken into custody.
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