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Maduro-linked fugitive arrested over alleged Venezuelan food-program…

Prosecutors allege Alvaro Pulido Vargas exploited Venezuela's CLAP food program and housing contracts, moving billions through U.S. banks; the getaway car was apparently a wire transfer.

On air: Rosa Ticks and Chip Darnell on BBN Crime Watch
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA heavy night already, so let's keep the next one steady. U.S. authorities have an arrest tonight in a case about food.

  2. Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterHis name is Alvaro Pulido Vargas, and he is allegedly linked to Maduro.

  3. Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterProsecutors say he exploited Venezuela's CLAP food program and housing contracts, allegedly funneling billions through U.S. banks to hide bribes.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBillions. Through American banks.

  5. Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterAllegedly. The program was meant to put basic groceries on tables, and the scheme allegedly turned it into a bribe pipeline. No gunfire, no chase.

  6. Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterJust a very, very long paper trail.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the getaway vehicle was a wire transfer.

  8. Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterAnd the stakeout was a bank form, Chip. I sat through all of it in this chair.

  9. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorStill ahead, can a WNBA Finals game really fit in a room this small?

  10. Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterI'm bringing my own folding chair.

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  1. Indian Billionaire Backs U.S. Refinery, Buys More Venezuelan Crude · CNBC
  2. French Students Reject PM's Pledge; Maduro Faces New Charges · BBC
  3. Nobel Peace Prize Year, Russian Strike, Navy Leak Case · The New York Times
  4. Pulido case: Miami court date awaits after Venezuela custody · CBS News
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