All articles tagged with #bribery
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Al Jazeera
South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon-hee is accused of accepting over $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervening in state affairs, with prosecutors seeking a 15-year prison sentence amid ongoing trials and investigations into her and former President Yoon Suk-yeol's involvement in scandals and abuse of power.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by politico.eu
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency was blocked during an investigation into a bribery scheme involving MPs, highlighting ongoing challenges in tackling corruption within the country.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Washington Post
President Donald Trump announced he will pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, ending their prosecution on charges of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy, despite Cuellar being one of the most conservative Democrats in the House and facing a detailed indictment.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by ABC News
President Donald Trump announced he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, who were indicted on bribery charges in 2024. This is a developing story, with further updates expected.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for accepting bribes from gamblers to rig pitches during games, with Ortiz arrested and both facing serious charges including conspiracy and money laundering, amid ongoing investigations into sports betting corruption.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for accepting bribes from gamblers to manipulate pitches during games, with Ortiz arrested and both facing serious charges including conspiracy and money laundering, amid ongoing investigations into sports betting corruption.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and bribery related to over $1 million paid to Philippine election officials between 2015 and 2018, as part of a broader legal and political controversy involving election security and defamation lawsuits. Smartmatic denies the allegations, claiming political bias, while the case also involves accusations of financial misconduct and international bribery.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
The leader of South Korea's Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, was arrested over allegations of bribing the ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee with gifts worth nearly $58,000, in connection with political favors and election-related bribes involving a former lawmaker and the ousted president's wife. The church denies the allegations, which are part of broader investigations into political and financial misconduct linked to the church and prominent political figures.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
The White House has expressed full support for Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, amid reports that he accepted a $50,000 bribe from an undercover FBI agent last year; however, officials stated no evidence of wrongdoing was found.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
Tom Homan, a former Trump border official, accepted a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting, promising government contracts in exchange. The Justice Department closed the investigation, citing lack of credible evidence and political motives, amid claims of a 'deep state' operation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Trump administration's border czar, Tom Homan, was recorded accepting $50,000 in cash from FBI agents in 2024, but the bribery investigation was shut down by officials.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The FBI recorded Trump's border czar Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents, allegedly promising to secure government contracts, but the investigation was halted and dismissed as politically motivated by the Biden administration. The case, which involved potential charges like conspiracy and fraud, was ultimately closed without charges, amid accusations of political bias from Trump and his allies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Executives at RCI Hospitality Holdings, which owns strip clubs across the U.S., were charged with bribing a New York official through private dances and trips to avoid over $8 million in sales taxes, leading to a 79-count indictment including conspiracy and tax fraud. The allegations detail a scheme where the company provided perks to a state auditor in exchange for favorable tax assessments and reduced penalties.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Executives at RCI Hospitality Holdings, which owns strip clubs across the US, are charged with bribing a New York official with trips and private dances to evade over $8 million in sales taxes, leading to a 79-count indictment including conspiracy and tax fraud. The company disputes the allegations, asserting they will contest the charges in court.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings were charged with bribing a New York tax auditor through trips and lap dances at strip clubs to avoid paying $8 million in taxes, with evidence including emails and text messages revealing a scheme spanning from 2010 to 2024.