The United States seized an aircraft used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it was purchased in violation of US sanctions and export controls. The Dassault Falcon 900EX was seized in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida, the Department of Justice (“DoJ”) said, 2 September.
According to the DoJ, in late 2022 and early 2023, persons affiliated with Maduro had used a Caribbean-based shell company to conceal their involvement in the illegal purchase of the plane for approximate...
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