US Seizes $13 Million Jet Allegedly Tied to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
US seizes a $13 million private jet linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for alleged illegal acquisition and export violations.
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The United States has seized a private jet allegedly linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of acquiring the aircraft illegally and smuggling it out of the country.
The plane, a Falcon 900EX, was confiscated in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Authorities claim the $13 million jet was purchased using a Caribbean-based shell company to hide Maduro’s involvement.
The acquisition, made between late 2022 and early 2023, is said to have violated U.S. export controls and sanctions.
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The aircraft was reportedly exported from the U.S. to Venezuela in April 2023 through the Caribbean.
Flight records reveal that the jet frequently traveled to Caracas, Venezuela, after stopping in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
It has allegedly been used almost exclusively for trips to a Venezuelan military base and for Maduro’s official overseas visits.
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The seizure is part of the U.S. government’s broader strategy to hold Maduro accountable.
A statement from the White House National Security Council described the action as a critical step toward ensuring Maduro faces consequences for his administration’s activities. U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe thanked Dominican authorities for their vital role in the operation.
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