A media mogul. A state-owned oil giant. And a corruption scandal that allegedly siphoned millions through a maze of shell companies and secret bank accounts.

In this episode of Fugitive Files, we dive into the case of Raúl Gorrín Belisario, the Venezuelan businessman accused of helping orchestrate a massive international money laundering scheme tied to the country's state-owned oil company, PDVSA. Federal prosecutors allege that Gorrín and a network of powerful insiders moved illicit funds through a complex web of offshore entities, financial intermediaries, and international transactions designed to conceal the true source of the money. At the center of the allegations are claims of bribery, political influence, and the misuse of public resources for private enrichment.

Investigators say the operation helped create a class of ultra-wealthy insiders known as the "boliburgues"—individuals who allegedly profited from their connections to Venezuela's political and economic elite while ordinary citizens faced economic collapse. The case spans multiple countries, millions of dollars, and years of financial maneuvering that authorities claim violated anti-corruption and money laundering laws.

In this episode, we examine the allegations, the financial trail, the rise of Venezuela's elite power brokers, and the international manhunt for one of the most prominent fugitives accused in the sprawling PDVSA corruption scandal.

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