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- 1Trafigura's 'Historic' Venezuelan Gold Deal Still Stuck in Storage●Trafigura Bought Venezuelan Gold in ‘Historic’ US Deal in March. It’s Still in Storage. https://www. occrp.org/en/news/t
Investigative outlet OCCRP reports that commodity trader Trafigura bought Venezuelan gold in March under what was described as a 'historic' agreement involving US authorities, but months later the gold remains in storage and has not been delivered. The report raises questions about the deal's execution and the broader arrangement involving Venezuelan gold and US sanctions policy, drawing attention among readers following sanctions, commodities and Venezuela-related news.
- 2Iraqi Lawmaker Gets 7 Years and $21 Million Fine for Illicit Enrichment●Iraqi Lawmaker Sentenced to 7 Years, Fined $21 Million for Illicit Enrichment https://www. occrp.org/en/news/iraqi-lawma
An Iraqi lawmaker has been sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $21 million after being convicted of illicit enrichment, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. The case underscores ongoing concerns about corruption among Iraq's political elite and is drawing attention among journalists and observers tracking accountability efforts in the country.