Alex Saab, former Venezuelan minister and close associate of Nicolas Maduro, has acknowledged his guilt for money laundering in a Miami court. Extradited in May, he initially pleaded not guilty, but changed his mind as part of a deal with prosecutors. This deal includes the forfeiture of 195 million dollars, linked to a corruption scheme. Saab could face up to 20 years in prison, depending on his cooperation with authorities.
Alex Saab, former minister of Maduro, pleads guilty to money laundering in the United States
This article was updated at 15:35.