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DOJ Probes Alex Saab's Bribery Ties to Maduro

2/11/2026

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  • The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, for alleged bribery involving Venezuelan government contracts.
  • Alex Saab was previously pardoned by President Biden.
  • Senator Chuck Grassley has condemned Saab as a predator.
  • Saab could cooperate with U.S. authorities and become a key witness against Maduro.
  • The investigation centers on the CLAP program, which aimed to provide food to impoverished Venezuelans.