Venezuela arrests former Oil Minister on PDVSA corruption charges

Tareck El Aissami is accused of of treason, appropriation of public assets, money laundering and criminal association

Handcuffed: Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab holding a picture showing the arrest of former Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami — Handcuffed: Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab holding a picture showing the arrest of former Oil Minister Tareck El AissamiPhoto: VENEZUELAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE/AFP/SCANPIX

Fabio Palmigiani

South America CorrespondentRio de Janeiro

Published 11 April 2024, 14:24Updated 11 April 2024, 14:24

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