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Venezuelan bribery suspect due in Miami federal court Tuesday

A man accused of bribery and money laundering tied to Venezuela's Maduro government is scheduled to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday.

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A man accused of taking bribes and laundering money linked to the Maduro government in Venezuela is expected to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday.

Federal officials say Alvaro Pulido Vargas and others laundered more than $2 billion. The source report is a short video segment from CBS News Miami and does not include details of the charges, the court proceeding or the schedule beyond the appearance itself.

The case is being prosecuted in Miami, home to a large Venezuelan community and a federal courthouse that handles many cases involving Latin American officials and businesses. Residents who follow the case can expect further filings and hearings as the matter moves forward.

This story is a summary based on reporting by CBS News Miami. Read the original for full details.

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