Alex Saab was accused of money laundering conspiracy: he will be in prison without bail
The alleged right-hand man of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faced American justice for the second time on Monday, May 18, after being deported to the United States on Saturday the 16th.
TL;DR
- Alex Saab, described as Nicolás Maduro's alleged right-hand man, was extradited to the US on May 16th.
- He faces charges of conspiracy to launder money, linked to Venezuela's CLAP program.
- Saab will be held without bail until his next court appearance on June 24th.
- Experts believe his extradition may reveal Maduro's financial dealings.
- Saab could face 5 to 30 years in prison, with potential sentence enhancement for drug trafficking-related funds.