Maikel Moreno | |
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| President of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela | |
| Assumed office 24 February 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gladys Gutiérrez |
| Vice President of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela | |
| In office 11 February 2015 – 24 February 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maikel José Moreno Pérez December 12, 1965 El Tigre, Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
| Spouse | Debora Menicucci |
| Alma mater | Universidad Santa María |
| Criminal penalty | |
Date apprehended | Most Wanted Fugitive |
Maikel José Moreno Pérez (born 12 December 1965) is a lawyer, doctor of Venezuelan constitutional law, and judge who currently serves as president of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela.
Moreno is currently a fugitive as part of an investigation by the HSI of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is the prime suspect and was charged in the United States for crimes against the U.S., money laundering, and engaging in shady financial transactions in property.[1] ICE has publicly announced a $5 million reward for his arrest.[2] Previously, Moreno was incarcerated for murder.
- ^ "Former President of Venezuelan Supreme Court Indicted on Charges of Accepting Bribes to Resolve Court Cases". justice.gov. U.S. Department of Justice. 26 January 2023.
- ^ "$5M reward offered for information leading to arrest". ICE. 25 August 2022.