July 26, 2024

Former Venezuelan official charged in connection with international bribery and money laundering scheme

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Jose Luis De Jongh Atencio, 48, a dual U.S.-Venezuelan citizen is charged for his alleged role in laundering the proceeds of a scheme involving bribes made to corruptly secure business advantages from Citgo and PDVSA. A federal grand jury in Houston returned the six-count indictment July 16. It was unsealed today upon his initial appearance in federal court. Full text ->Woodlands online

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