The Venezuelan government was accused by the United States in a statement of blatant theft and hacking after it detained a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The US statement says the tanker was seized in international waters and this action is a violation of international law. Venezuela, in turn, claims that the tanker was transporting oil in violation of sanctions and was detained in accordance with national law. The situation has caused a diplomatic scandal and has led to new sanctions against Venezuelan officials.
