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Former Venezuelan Minister Extradited For Financial Crimes

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Alex Saab, an ally of Nicolás Maduro, has been extradited to the United States. A complaint unsealed Friday states that Al-Sadi, who has ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, wanted to attack a New York City synagogue. Saab is described as a close associate of Venezuelan leadership. He was arrested in 2020 and pardoned in 2023 as part of a prisoner swap. He was pardoned by President Joe Biden. The extradition was confirmed by the government in Caracas. It is unclear what specific charges he is facing, but he is accused of planning terrorist attacks across the country. prosecutors allege Saab held top posts in Venezuela's Ministry of Industry and coordinated Islamic State operations. He is accused of financial crimes and coordinating operations including media activities, production, and drone development.

Alex Saab, an ally of Nicolás Maduro, has been extradited to the United States. A complaint unsealed Friday states that Al-Sadi, who has ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, wanted to attack a New York City synagogue. Saab is described as a close associate of Venezuelan leadership. He was arrested in 2020 and pardoned in 2023 as part of a prisoner swap. He was pardoned by President Joe Biden. The extradition was confirmed by the government in Caracas. It is unclear what specific charges he is facing, but he is accused of planning terrorist attacks across the country. prosecutors allege Saab held top posts in Venezuela's Ministry of Industry and coordinated Islamic State operations. He is accused of financial crimes and coordinating operations including media activities, production, and drone development. Saab held top posts in Nicolas Maduro's government and is accused of helping Maduro. Prosecutors allege he laundered money while serving as minister of industry.

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BBC World Service

“Nicolás Maduro, to the United States. It's not clear what charges Alex Saab is facing. Bulgaria has been crowned the surprise”

BBC Radio 4

“by the World Health Organization. Venezuela has extradited a key ally of.”

BBC WS backup

“to the United States. It's not clear what charges Alex Sardis facing.”

BBC Radio 4

“to the United States. It's not clear what charges Alex Sardis facing.”

KNX Los Angeles

“United States . According to the complaint, al-Sadi was willing to pay undercover FBI agents 0,000 to set fire to”

BBC World Service

“the United States. Alex Saab, a wealthy Colombian-born businessman, was a close associate of the deposed Venezuel an president, Nicolás”

BBC World Service

“Mr. Saab had previously been detained in Cape Verde in 020 and was extradited to the US to face money laundering charges.”

BBC Radio 4

“Maduro, Gabrielle Sangeleita has this report. Alex Sav was arrested in Carrad.”

BBC World Service

“He was pardoned in 2023 as part of a prison swap. Mr . Saab was arrested just a month after Mr. Maduro”

BBC World Service

“Mr . Saab was arrested just a month after Mr. Maduro himself was captured by U.S. Special forces.”

BBC WS backup

“been detained in Cape Verde in 2020 and was extroverted to the”

BBC Radio 4

“Alex Sav was arrested in Carrad.”

BBC World Service

“been detained in Cape Verde in 2020 and was extroverted to the”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“close ally of Nicolas Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. and mid-major geopolitical riffs.”

Bloomberg Radio

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ABC NewsRadio AU

“Alex Saab has been extradited to the US for sanctions evasion.”

RNZ National

“Alex Saab has been extradited to the US for sanctions evasion.”

1010 WINS NYC

“The Venezuelan government says it's deported a close ally of former President Maduro to the U.S. The man in question is a Colombian born business owner, Alex Sob.”

1010 WINS NYC

“a Colombian born business owner, Alex Sob. U.S. officials have long described.”

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