Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister under investigation for federal bribery
Federal prosecutors are looking into whether Debbie Lewis, sister of a New York City council member and an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes and kickbacks concerning city funding for immigrant shelters. This information comes from a search warrant obtained by the Associated Press. The warrant, issued on March 19, targets Brooklyn Democratic Representative […]
LA school district worker and tech company owner charged in $22M bribery scheme
Charges in Major LAUSD Money Laundering Case A former employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the head of a tech company are now facing felony charges in what prosecutors describe as one of the largest money laundering operations in the district’s history. Hong “Grace” Peng, who previously worked as a technology […]
Former LA school district worker and vendor charged in $22 million taxpayer bribery scheme
Two Charged in $22 Million Kickback Scheme Involving LAUSD A former employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and a technology vendor’s owner have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a kickback scheme worth $22 million that misappropriated taxpayer money meant for educational purposes. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reported that Hong […]
Hawley claims Minnesota Attorney General Ellison is involved in bribery in a $250 million fraud case.
Sen. Hawley Criticizes Minnesota Attorney General Over Fraud Case Senator Josh Hawley recently confronted Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison during a tense exchange on Capitol Hill. Hawley accused Ellison of overlooking whistleblowers for an extended period and suggested that he should face jail time on bribery charges linked to a fraud scheme. This confrontation occurred […]
Authorities Charge Ex-NYPD Official and Alleged ‘Sugar Daddy’ in Large Bribery Scheme
Former NYPD Official Indicted for Bribery On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of the ex-head of the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) School Safety Division. Kevin Taylor faces charges related to accepting bribes from businessmen who referred to themselves as “sugar daddies” and “prostitutes.” Authorities apprehended Taylor, along with Geno […]
Former key assistant to Eric Adams taken into custody on federal fraud and bribery allegations.
Former NYC Liaison Faces Federal Charges Anthony Herbert, who previously served as a senior community liaison for ex-New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was taken into custody this week on charges related to federal corruption and fraud. He gained notoriety last year after his dismissal following controversial remarks on social media, where he implied that […]
Tony Herbert faces federal bribery and fraud charges in New York City
Former NYC Staffer Charged in Extortion Scheme A former senior staff member for the mayor of New York City, who was dismissed after calling the assassination of Charlie Kirk “karma” for a “racist,” now faces charges for running multiple schemes that extorted around $36,000. This was announced by federal authorities on Tuesday. Tony Herbert, who […]
China Carries Out Death Penalty for Finance Executive and Former Beijing Vice Mayor for Suspected Bribery
Chinese Communist Party Executes Huarong Executive The Chinese Communist Party announced on Tuesday that Bai Tianhui, a senior figure at the struggling financial institution Huarong, has been executed after unsuccessful appeals in the Tianjin court system. Bai was convicted on various bribery charges while he held multiple roles within Huarong Corporation, including at its subsidiaries […]
Trump grants clemency to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in bribery case
Trump Announces Pardon for Henry Cuellar In a striking move, President Trump revealed on Wednesday his decision to pardon Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar, who was dealing with federal bribery charges. Cuellar, known for his criticism of former President Joe Biden’s border strategies, had been indicted last year for allegedly taking $600,000 from the national […]
Joni Ernst Urges End to No-Bid Contracts Following Reports of Bribery Involving Hundreds of Millions
Sen. Joni Ernst Proposes Legislation to Combat Government Contract Fraud On Monday, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) put forth a new bill aimed at curbing the misuse of government contracts after revelations surfaced about significant corruption, allegedly amounting to hundreds of millions in bribery cases over the past few decades. In light of a reported fraud […]