Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

Charged with a single count of money laundering tied to an alleged conspiracy to create fake companies and falsify shipping records, Saab is scheduled to appear before Judge in Miami on Tuesday for a change of plea hearing, according to court records.

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Maduro Ally Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Money Laundering Case

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Alex Saab, a former high-ranking government official in Venezuela, could potentially cooperate against Mr. Maduro, who is awaiting trial in New York.

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Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case

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Maduro Ally Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Money Laundering Case

Alex Saab, a former high-ranking government official in Venezuela, could potentially cooperate against Mr. Maduro, who is awaiting trial in New York.

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