Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say
Federal prosecutors have initiated a new criminal investigation into Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan leader, amid concerns about the strength of existing charges against him. This investigation follows the deportation and indictment of Alex Saab, a close associate of Maduro, for his involvement in a money-laundering scheme. The new probe is being overseen by a Miami-based prosecutor and involves multiple federal agencies.
- ▪Federal prosecutors in Miami have opened a new criminal investigation targeting Nicolás Maduro.
- ▪The investigation was prompted by concerns regarding the pending prosecution against Maduro.
- ▪Alex Saab, a close associate of Maduro, was recently deported to the U.S. and indicted for money laundering.
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First on CBS Politics Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 1:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Federal prosecutors in Miami were ordered to open a new criminal investigation targeting detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro amid some concerns that the pending prosecution against him is weak, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.The new probe comes as…
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