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Maduro Ally Alex Saab Pleads Guilty in $195 Million US Money Laundering Case. Alex Saab, a former Venezuelan official and ally of Nicolás Maduro, has pleaded guilty to money laundering. Under a US plea agreement, Saab must forfeit $195 million and fully cooperate with federal prosecutors. He could receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years following Tuesday's hearing in Miami. Saab was accused of stealing money from a Venezuelan welfare programme and transferring proceeds through US banks. His agreement has sparked speculation that prosecutors could call him as a witness against Maduro. Maduro and former First Lady Cilia Flores face separate US trials on weapons and drug charges next year. Both deny those allegations, while Saab's plea deal does not specifically mention testimony against Maduro. Saab previously faced US money laundering charges before receiving clemency in 2023 through a prisoner exchange.
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