A U.S. businessman was charged with sanctions violations and money laundering for allegedly helping Venezuela’s military repair aircraft, according to a complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
By Reuters
Aug 18, 2021
Jorge Nobrega, chief executive of Miami-based Achabal Technologies Inc, was taken into custody on Sunday and is expected to appear in a Miami court on Wednesday morning, a court document filed on Monday shows.
Nobrega’s defense attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Washington has sanctioned Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, as well as other key entities and individuals affiliated with the South American country’s government as part of its push to oust President Nicolas Maduro, accused of rights violations, corruption and elections-rigging.
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