In a sweeping enforcement action, the FBI indicted two U.S. citizens alleged to have funneled money tied to Venezuela’s Maduro regime through American banks.
The suspects, identified as Arick Komarczyk and Irazmar Carbajal, face charges including money laundering and conspiracy to operate unlicensed money-transmitting services. Investigators say the men moved funds linked to sanctioned individuals through U.S. accounts, including transfers from Venezuela.
An undercover operation in 2022 reportedly documented Komarczyk agreeing to move $100,000 believed to be controlled by Venezuelan officials. According to authorities, about $25,000 was transferred to U.S. accounts.
Carbajal was arrested after attempting to fly from the Dominican Republic through U.S. airspace during deportation. Komarczyk is believed to currently reside in Venezuela.
FBI Director Kash Patel called the operation a blow to the “criminal lifelines” sustaining the Maduro regime, pledging continued efforts to follow the money and prosecute offshore corruption.