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U.S. Captures Venezuelan Businessman Alvaro Pulido on Bribery Charges

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. authorities captured Venezuelan businessman Alvaro Pulido on bribery charges.
He is accused of using offshore shells to bribe top Maduro allies for contracts.
The DEA, FBI and Homeland Security Investigations led the capture after offering up to $10 million for tips.
Pulido will appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday.
Partner Alex Saab pleaded guilty and forfeited $195 million.

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U.S. authorities captured Venezuelan businessman Alvaro Pulido on bribery charges.
He is accused of using offshore shells to bribe top Maduro allies for contracts.
The DEA, FBI and Homeland Security Investigations led the capture after offering up to $10 million for tips.
Pulido will appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday.
Partner Alex Saab pleaded guilty and forfeited $195 million.