India, Aug. 8 -- The United States is stepping up its action against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with Attorney General Pam Bondi offering $50 million for any information that leads to his arrest.

The State Department and Justice Department announced this reward, which is $25 million more than the existing pool for information on Maduro.

The US has accused Maduro of aiding drug cartels and street gangs besides running a corrupt and oppressive regime.

"Maduro uses foreign terrorist organizations like TdA (Tren de Aragua), Sinaloa and Cartel of the Suns (Cartel de Soles) to bring deadly violence to our country," Bondi said, adding, "He is one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world and a threat to our national security."

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