Maduro-linked fugitive nabbed over alleged scheme to cash in on Venezuelans’ basic needs

A fugitive accused of getting rich off programs meant to help Venezuelans is now in U.S. custody, facing charges in a sprawling corruption scandal tied to Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Alvaro Pulido Vargas, 62, was arrested during a Homeland Security Task Force operation and is scheduled to appear Tuesday, Oct. 13, in federal court in South Florida, the Justice Department announced.

The Colombian national faces two criminal cases alleging he helped funnel money from Venezuelan government...