Former Venezuelan oil minister Tareck El Aissami has been arrested and charged with treason, money laundering, and corruption. He is accused of stealing billions of dollars in oil revenue from the state-owned PDVSA firm. El Aissami, along with businessman Samark López and former Finance Minister Simón Zerpa, were arrested on Tuesday.
Former Venezuela n oil minister Tareck El Aissami , who was a high-ranking member of the ruling socialist regime, has been arrested and charged with treason, money laundering , and corruption. He is accused of stealing billions of dollars in oil revenue from the state-owned PDVSA firm during his tenure. El Aissami, along with businessman Samark López and former Finance Minister Simón Zerpa , were arrested on Tuesday.
The arrests were announced by Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab, who stated that the three men had conspired to destroy Venezuela's economy
Venezuela Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami Arrest Treason Corruption Money Laundering PDVSA Samark López Simón Zerpa Economy
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