# Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-12 13:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/12/fugitive-venezuela-bribery-case

> US officials say Alvaro Pulido, wanted for years over alleged bribes to Venezuelan officials in exchange for state contracts, is in US custody following an investigation by US law enforcement agencies. Prosecutors allege he and Alex Saab used offshore shell companies to funnel bribes. Pulido is due to make his first court appearance in Miami on Tuesday.

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