Venezuela's Corruption Crackdown: 21 Arrested, 11 Wanted.

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Venezuela's Corruption Crackdown: 21 Arrested, 11 Wanted.
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Venezuela's anti-corruption probe has led to the arrest of 10 officials and 11 businessmen, with arrest warrants issued for 11 more people. The investigation, which began in October, is focused on state oil company PDVSA, a government entity supervising crypto currency operations, and the judiciary. The 21 people arrested face accusations of appropriation of public assets, money laundering, influence peddling and criminal association. Officials involved could also face charges of treason.

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