The Justice Department alleges that the Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft was purchased from a company in Florida for about $13 million by people affiliated with Maduro.
The U.S. has placed numerous sanctions on Venezuelan companies and individuals, including Maduro, for alleged corruption and human rights abuses among other things.
Speaking Aug. 1, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there was 'overwhelming evidence' that opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela's July 28 presidential election.
Venezuela's contentious presidential election resulted in both Maduro and the main opposition declaring victory, highlighting the country's ongoing political crisis.
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