"San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo announced his resignation on Monday, two days before he returns to federal court to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal authorities amid allegations he accepted a $2,000 bribe. Azevedo's departure from the city of San Leandro halfway through his current term ends a controversial tenure as he refocuses on bringing a resolution to the federal case against him. He is scheduled in court to change his not guilty plea on Wednesday, and federal prosecutors have indicated he may become a crucial witness against others charged in a broader East Bay corruption probe."
"Representing the city of San Leandro in 2023, Azevedo joined a trade delegation of Bay Area politicians to Vietnam that included Andy Duong, Thao and others. According to public records, David Duong's business association paid $6,400 to cover Azevedo 's airfare, hotel and meals during the 10-day trip. Federal prosecutors said Azevedo accepted a bribe to secure a contract for an affordable housing company in exchange for a cut of the sales."
Bryan Azevedo resigned from the San Leandro City Council effective February 10, 2026, two days before a scheduled federal court appearance. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal authorities and is expected to change his not guilty plea and potentially testify in a broader East Bay corruption probe. Federal prosecutors charged him in October 2025 as part of an investigation that also involves former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Andre Jones, and David and Andy Duong. Records show a Duong business association paid $6,400 for Azevedo's 2023 Vietnam trip. Prosecutors allege he accepted a bribe to secure an affordable housing contract. The FBI raided his home in January 2025 and seized electronic devices.
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