Federal prosecutors in Miami have reportedly opened a new criminal investigation targeting detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, amid concerns the existing case against him may be weak, according to a CBS News report.

•⁠ ⁠The new probe was launched after Maduro was already brought to New York on narcoterrorism and firearms-related charges, with prosecutors now reportedly examining additional financial and money-laundering angles.

•⁠ ⁠The investigation involves FBI, Homeland Security, IRS Criminal Investigation officials, and veteran Miami prosecutor Michael Berger, who specializes in international criminal cases.