US preparing new charges against Maduro and Flores — Anadolu Agency

Prosecutors in New York may bring new charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a case involving the alleged torture of Americans held in custody in Venezuela. This was reported by Anadolu Agency, citing media outlets and people familiar with the investigation.

Detention of Americans in Venezuela

According to sources, the possible new charges concern the alleged wrongful detention of more than a dozen US citizens in Venezuelan prisons during Maduro's rule. The investigation also covers allegations of torture or other cruel treatment of Americans while they were in the custody of Venezuelan authorities.

CNN reported that US investigators discussed the possibility of bringing charges against several more people over their alleged involvement in the torture of Americans. This could potentially expand the circle of individuals in the case beyond Maduro and Flores.

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Ongoing case in New York

The new charges may supplement the criminal case already being heard in the United States against the couple. According to the agency, Maduro and Flores were captured during a raid by US military personnel on the presidential palace in Caracas in January. They pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and are being held without bail in New York.

Sources did not disclose the identities of the Americans covered by the investigation, the specific alleged torture incidents, or the evidence available to prosecutors. It is also unknown whether the new allegations will be added to the current case or brought separately. Any new charges must be proven in court, and the defendants will have the right to challenge them.