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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Study: Over 130,000 Ugandan civil servants 'bought' jobs DW 09/02/2025

35% of Ugandan civil servants paid USh 29 billion in bribes between 2018 and 2022 to secure public sector jobs.
#political-corruption
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York City

Ex-Eric Adams top adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, others, indicted in City Hall corruption probe that included role on 'Blue Bloods', DA says

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's attorney considering request to move bribery trial

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing bribery and fraud charges, with a potential request to move her trial out of Oakland.
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
NYC politics

Nadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial

Nadine Menendez was convicted on all counts for her involvement in a bribery scheme with her husband, former Senator Bob Menendez.
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York City

Ex-Eric Adams top adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, others, indicted in City Hall corruption probe that included role on 'Blue Bloods', DA says

NYC politics
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Nadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial

Nadine Menendez was convicted on all counts for her involvement in a bribery scheme with her husband, former Senator Bob Menendez.
#corruption
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Dead End: WNYC podcast dives into the downfall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez

Bob Menendez and Nadine Menendez were convicted of corruption arising from a bribery scheme that began shortly after their first date.
NYC politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: San Leandro councilmember describes FBI raid at his home, worries about possible arrest

San Leandro councilmember fears arrest amid federal bribery investigation involving local officials and a waste management company.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Dead End: WNYC podcast dives into the downfall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez

Bob Menendez and Nadine Menendez were convicted of corruption arising from a bribery scheme that began shortly after their first date.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

MONEY TALKS: Business Interests Trump Safety in Eric Adams's New York - Streetsblog New York City

Business influence and political donations frequently cause Mayor Adams' administration to halt or scale back DOT street safety and transit improvement projects.
World news
fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty in US

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada pleaded guilty to U.S. racketeering and drug charges, admitted Sinaloa Cartel's vast operations and bribery, and faces life imprisonment.
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Adams' Official Accused of Taking Bribes to Help Projects Jump the Line, and What Else Happened This Week In Housing

Former Eric Adams aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin is accused in an indictment of accepting bribes and gifts to influence city decisions benefiting landlords and developers.
#ingrid-lewis-martin
fromABC News
2 weeks ago
New York City

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser, to face more charges: Lawyer

fromABC News
2 weeks ago
New York City

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser, to face more charges: Lawyer

New York Islanders
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

'Classic Bribery': How a Powerful Brooklyn Family Crashed and Burned Over a Simple Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

Gina and Tony Argento were indicted for allegedly bribing a mayoral aide to block a McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

How Bribes Allegedly Killed Greenpoint Safety Upgrades

Tony and Gina Argento allegedly bribed a top mayoral aide to block the McGuinness Boulevard bike lane redesign.
#eric-adams
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC Mayor's Race: Eric Adams' leading rivals pounce on latest swirl of corruption scandals | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC Mayor's Race: Eric Adams' leading rivals pounce on latest swirl of corruption scandals | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Three Prosecutors in Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Resign

Federal prosecutors resigned in protest against Justice Department pressure to drop bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Former Adams aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin indicted again on corruption charges for pay-to-play scheme | amNewYork

Ingrid Lewis-Martin and associates are charged with accepting $75,000 in benefits for steering city contracts, killing projects, and overriding officials using her City Hall role.
New York Knicks
fromRaw Story
2 weeks ago

Eric Adams campaign aide caught sliding cash to reporter in chip bag: report

A mayoral campaign adviser, Winnie Greco, slipped cash to a reporter inside a chip bag and was suspended from the campaign.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Sheng Thao's Lawyer May Try to Move Bribery Trial Out of Oakland, Which Would Further Delay the Trial

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a federal trial on eight counts of bribery and fraud, alongside her ex-boyfriend and two businessmen linked to a $95,000 no-show job.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Korea: Arrest warrant sought for ex-first lady Kim DW 08/07/2025

Prosecutors in South Korea sought an arrest warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee over bribery and political influence allegations.
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

California cop arrested on suspicion of extortion, bribery

Cameron Romo was charged with three felony counts each of extortion and soliciting a bribe after a citizen complaint in June 2024.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California sheriff's deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe, authorities say

In June 2024, the Sheriff's Department received a complaint from a citizen regarding Deputy Cameron Romo, who was then put on administrative leave.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

'Dangerous and Unacceptable': Writers Guild Calls for Paramount Bribery Investigation After Colbert Cancellation

The Writers Guild of America released a statement calling on New York State Attorney General Letitia James to investigate Paramount over bribery concerns relating to a $16 million settlement.
Television
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland pulls plug on California Waste Solutions land deal at former Army base

The $8.3 million land deal for a new recycling plant in Oakland has been terminated due to federal indictments tied to alleged bribery.
#nypd
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democrat Under Indictment for Money Laundering Slams Trump Tariffs: I Have a Lot of Businesses That Are Facing This Uncertainty'

Rep. Henry Cuellar criticized President Trump's trade tariffs while under indictment for bribery and money laundering.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Court orders reinstatement of convictions of ex-Fox executive, marketing firm in FIFA bribery case

Federal appeals court reinstated convictions in FIFA bribery case against Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Oakland Detective Accused of Bribing and Coercing Witnesses Likely Headed to Trial as More Cases See Impacts

Delays and issues arise as a police detective faces bribery and perjury charges, impacting several linked criminal cases.
#trump
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Trump grants 'FULL and Unconditional' pardon to ex-Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes in 'cash-for-badges' scheme

US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump grants 'FULL and Unconditional' pardon to ex-Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes in 'cash-for-badges' scheme

Trump pardons former sheriff Scott Jenkins, citing DOJ overreach despite his bribery conviction.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Man who skipped security and snuck onto an American flight ordered to pay $60,000 after the flight was canceled

A man was ordered to pay nearly $60,000 for sneaking onto an American Airlines flight, causing its cancellation.
#fraud
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
US politics

Former high-ranking New York state government employee and her husband charged with accepting kickbacks in PPE fraud scheme

fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
US politics

Former high-ranking New York state government employee and her husband charged with accepting kickbacks in PPE fraud scheme

NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Developer accused of bribing DOB commish moves to throw out charges

Mark Caller seeks to dismiss indictment over bribery claims by arguing prosecutors misrepresented his relationship with the accused city official.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Time To Step Up Those Proposals - See Also - Above the Law

Focus on improving pitch strategies over proposal assembly.
Bribery is becoming increasingly tolerated in business contexts.
Inquiry about legal procedures shouldn't lead to arrests.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

'Go Ahead And Bribe People... For AMERICA!' Becomes DOJ's Sad New FCPA Model - Above the Law

The Trump administration is now ensuring that it prosecutes only cases directly relevant to U.S. economic and national security interests, departing from the previous ethos against corruption.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Former Sen. Bob Mendendez, angling for a pardon for his 11-year prison sentence, says he hopes Trump 'cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system'

Menendez’s sentencing marks the culmination of an extensive investigation into his dealings, with claims of accepting bribes while serving in office.
NYC politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Former USAID official, three contractors plead guilty in $550M bribery scheme

The bribery scheme began in 2013, when Watson agreed to use his contacting officer position in exchange for bribes to influence contract awards to Apprio.
Startup companies
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do headed to prison for COVID relief bribery scheme

I just do not believe a sentence anything less than the maximum reflects the seriousness of the crime. Public corruption brings damage far beyond the monetary loss to the county.
SF politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

Combs believed that if the hotel footage leaked, it would destroy his career and image, acknowledging the severity of his actions during the incident.
LA Clippers
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Former Norfolk County sheriff's deputy arrested, charged with extortion

"He used his position as a deputy superintendent to order maintenance workers to perform repairs at his home during and after work hours without compensation."
Boston Bruins
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago

Five Things to Know About Scott Jenkins, the Former Virginia Sheriff Trump Just Pardoned - Washingtonian

In 2011, Jenkins began accepting campaign contributions in exchange for naming the contributors as auxiliary sheriff deputies, giving them the ability to conceal carry and evade traffic tickets.
US politics
#donald-trump
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Trump Pardons Corrupt MAGA Sheriff, Donor's Tax Cheat Son

Trump is allowing legal support for loyal supporters facing issues, but evidence of loyalty may be required.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Retired four-star admiral found guilty of bribery after accepting $500K a year job in exchange for lucrative Navy contract

Adm. Robert Burke was found guilty of bribery, marking a significant legal victory for US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
#politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

Nadine Menendez Is Found Guilty of Taking Bribes and Obstructing Justice

Nadine Menendez convicted for participating in bribery conspiracy with her husband.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Ex-FDNY Chief sentenced to three years in prison for role in $200K bribery kickback scheme

Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino sentenced to three years for bribery.
Saccavino received over $50,000 in a bribery scheme for fast-tracking inspections.
The scheme involved creating a 'VIP lane' for inspection bribery.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Rahm Emanuel Tells The View He Turned Down Priceless' Saudi Arabia Bribe While Blasting Trump Over Qatar Plane

When I went to Saudi Arabia with President Obama, first trip, first thing we're at the king's ranch for his horses. And let me just say, the horses look better than section 8 public housing in America.
US politics
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

What Trump's 'palace in the sky' plane from Qatar might look like

The cost of flying is rising for Americans while President Trump accepts a luxury jet gift from Qatar.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Former Mass. State Police sergeant found guilty of taking bribes to pass commercial drivers

A former Massachusetts state trooper was convicted of accepting bribes to pass unqualified drivers on commercial driving tests.
fromTheregister
4 months ago

UK nabs 3 in 3M bribery probe tied to Dutch Microsoft DC

"Paying bribes to do business undermines our financial markets, the reputation of British companies and the rule of law and will not be tolerated," SFO Director Nick Ephgrave said.
UK news
fromTechzine Global
4 months ago

Three arrests in bribery investigation into Dutch Microsoft data center

The British Serious Fraud Office has arrested three individuals linked to a bribery investigation involving infrastructure supplier Blu-3 and former Mace Group employees.
European startups
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

South Korea: Former president Moon indicted for bribery DW 04/24/2025

Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery related to son's employment just ahead of South Korea's general elections.
NYC politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Antioch father, son charged with bribery for allegedly giving councilmember mug with $5K in cash

A city councilmember in Antioch, who turned FBI informant, alleged bribery attempts regarding a housing project.
from6abc Philadelphia
4 months ago

Wife of former NJ Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme

The jury found Nadine Menendez guilty of accepting bribes alongside her husband, involving substantial cash, gold bars, and a luxury vehicle.
NYC politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

UK insurer charged with bribery in Ecuador - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Serious Fraud Office has accused a UK insurance company of failing to prevent international bribery in relation to state officials allegedly paid off in Ecuador.
UK news
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
4 months ago

Ex-NYC councilman indicted on child porn charges after arrest at Miami airport

Daniel Halloran has been indicted on child pornography charges after being arrested at Miami International Airport.
Halloran previously served time for bribery, highlighting a pattern of legal troubles.
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