Saab money laundering plea

Maduro Ally Alex Saab Expected to Plead Guilty in U.S. Money Laundering Case

Alex Saab, a former high-ranking Venezuelan official and ally of Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty to a single count of money laundering in federal court in Miami. He is charged over an alleged conspiracy to create fake companies and falsify shipping records. Reports say he could potentially cooperate against Maduro, who is awaiting trial in New York, but no agreement has been confirmed.