Railin Elizabeth Yépez

Railin Elizabeth Yépez, known as Ely Jeims, is a Venezuelan model whose life has become embroiled in controversy due to alleged connections to a massive corruption scandal involving Petróleos de Venezuela, the state oil company. At 29, she has cultivated a public persona marked by luxury, international travel, and high-profile runway appearances at fashion weeks in cities like Dubai, Paris, and Milan. Yépez describes herself on social media as a lawyer, singer, actress, poet, and a representative for Lamborghini in Latin America, although the company has denied any affiliation with her. She was named by Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab as part of a money laundering network tied to the former Oil Minister Tareck el Aissami, leading to accusations of being involved in a wider scheme of corruption and exploitation. Currently residing in Colombia with her husband, lawyer Miguel Ángel del Río, Yépez claims to be a victim of political persecution.