Alex Saab was deported over the weekend as part of a purge of insider businessmen believed to have enriched themselves through corrupt dealings with ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Maduro ally Alex Saab faces federal charges and deportation to the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a sweeping money laundering and bribery scheme.

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were arraigned Monday morning on multiple federal charges, including conspiracy and drug trafficking. Both entered not guilty pleas. The next court hearing is scheduled for March 17.

Alex Saab made his initial court appearance after being deported over the weekend by acting President Delcy Rodríguez as part of a purge of insider businessmen who are believed to have enriched themselves through corrupt dealings with Maduro.

Rubio's Air Force One look drew comparisons to the outfit worn by the Venezuelan dictator during his capture earlier this year.

Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s alleged billionarie “bag man” was extradicted to the US on Saturday, less than three years after he was pardoned by President Joe Biden. Alex Saab, 54, a Colombian-Venezuelan businessman described by US officials as a close ally to Maduro was arrested in Caracas during a joint US-Venezuelan operation in February,

The secretary's look prompted a debate over if he was trolling or simply dressed down to travel.