US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering
The U.S. Justice Department has charged Alex Saab, an ally of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering related to a welfare plan. Saab was recently deported to the U.S. by Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, indicating increased cooperation between the two governments. His case may provide crucial information for U.S. authorities as they pursue charges against Maduro himself.
- ▪Alex Saab has been charged with money laundering by U.S. prosecutors.
- ▪He was deported to the U.S. by Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
- ▪Saab is accused of exploiting a Venezuelan welfare plan to enrich himself.
- ▪The charges may help strengthen the U.S. case against Maduro.
- ▪The DEA emphasizes its commitment to dismantling corrupt networks in Venezuela.
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US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money launderingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 06:28 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 06:28 AMMay 18 - U.S. prosecutors charged Alex Saab, known as the “bag man” for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering over his alleged exploitation of a Venezuelan welfare plan, according to court filings unsealed on Monday.Saab, a top ally of Maduro's, was deported by Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez over the weekend to the U.S.
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