Venezuela arrests a former oil czar and accuses him of working with the US to undermine the industry
Venezuela's top prosecutor has announced the arrest of a former oil minister and accused him of working with the U.S. government to undermine the industry that drives the country's economy.
Former Venezuelan Oil Minister Arrested Over Alleged Ties to US Intelligence
Attorney General Tarek Saab said Pedro Tellechea was detained over “serious crimes that threaten the highest interests of the nation.”
Venezuela arrests former oil minister Tellechea
CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuelan authorities have arrested former industry and oil minister Pedro Tellechea, Attorney General Tarek Saab said on Monday, the latest high-profile detention connected to management of Venezuela's sanctioned oil industry.
Venezuela Arrests Former Oil Minister in Latest Government Purge
Venezuela detained former Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea over the weekend as part of an internal purge at the state oil company after President Nicolás Maduro’s disputed reelection.
Venezuela arrests ex-oil minister accused of US links
Venezuela on Monday announced the arrest of a former oil minister accused of links to a firm controlled by US intelligence services -- the latest scandal to shake the crisis-hit
Venezuela arrests former industry, oil minister Tellechea
CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuelan authorities have arrested former industry and oil minister Pedro Tellechea, attorney general Tarek Saab said on Monday, citing the alleged commission of "grave crimes against the highest interests of the nation.
Venezuela arrests ex-oil minister accused of US intelligence links
Venezuela on Monday announced the arrest of a former oil minister accused of links to a firm controlled by US intelligence services.
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