Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.
TL;DR
- Alex Saab, a 54-year-old Colombian businessman and ally of Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly deported after his February arrest.
- Saab was previously pardoned and released by President Joe Biden in a 2023 prisoner swap.
- His arrest occurred during a joint U.S.-Venezuelan operation, indicating new cooperation between U.S. authorities and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
- U.S. officials described Saab as Maduro's "bag man" and alleged he siphoned $350 million out of Venezuela.
- Saab faces active federal investigations over alleged bribery conspiracies, even after a 2023 pardon for a specific indictment related to unbuilt housing.