A guilty plea was entered by Alex Saab, an associate of Nicolás Maduro, for a money laundering offense. This offense is linked to a bribery scheme involving government contracts. As part of his agreement, Saab will cooperate with ongoing investigations and give up proceeds from the scheme.

The amount to be forfeited is $195 million. Saab's cooperation may lead to a reduced sentence, with prosecutors recommending a lower penalty. Further details about the case and the plea agreement are available from the source.