Ms. Rangel pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit an offense against the U.S., according to a plea agreement filed last week. Her plea is among the latest in an investigation into alleged bribery at PdVSA. At least 27 people have been charged in related cases and most have pleaded guilty, according to the U.S. Justice Department. In exchange, Mr. De Jongh helped the businessmen procure contracts with Citgo and PdVSA, the department said. Messrs. Gonzalez and Farias entered guilty pleas on alleged violations of U.S. antibribery laws and other charges in connection with the case, prosecutors said.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 20, 2020 09:22 UTC