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politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty in FBI-Backed Bribery Case

Former Jackson, Mississippi mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in a federal bribery case tied to a proposed downtown convention center/hotel project after an FBI undercover operation. Prosecutors say Lumumba accepted five $10,000 checks totaling $50,000 and moved the project deadline to gain an advantage for agents posing as developers; the plea follows earlier guilty pleas by others, including ex-Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II, with Lumumba facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is pending, and co-defendant Aaron Banks is set for trial July 13.

via USA Today|

#bribery #conspiracy #federal-court

investigations11 days ago•403 min saved

Ex-NBA Players Charged in Federal Gambling Fix Probe

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Malik Beasley and ex-NBA center Ed Davis were indicted with four others in a federal gambling probe, accused of conspiring to fix Beasley’s on-court performance in several 2024 games so co-conspirators could place fraudulent wagers; Beasley allegedly took bribes to underperform, while Davis loaned him money to cover gambling debts. The six-defendant indictment also charges wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy. Davis was arrested and will be arraigned in Brooklyn, while Beasley was not in custody as of Monday, part of a broader crackdown on insider betting in the NBA.

via NBC News|

#bribery #gambling #indictment

crime11 days ago•4 min saved

Indictment Alleges Bribery and Inside-Betting Scheme Tied to NBA Games

A Brooklyn federal indictment charges six individuals, including former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis and a current NBA player agent, with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy for a scheme to fix Beasley’s performance and use non-public information to place fraudulent bets, detailing three games (Jan 26, Feb 27, and Mar 10, 2024) and alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers; if convicted, defendants face up to 20 years on wire fraud and money laundering counts and up to 5 years on bribery.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#bribery #crime #money-laundering

justice14 days ago•19 min saved

Judge demands concrete justification for DOJ’s bid to drop Adani case

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered prosecutors to provide a detailed justification for dropping the bribery and fraud indictment against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, delaying dismissal and setting a July deadline as the case draws international scrutiny.

via The Washington Post|

#bribery #corruption #fraud

politics15 days ago•10 min saved

Ex-Adams Aide Indicted in Migrant Shelter Bribery Scheme

Federal prosecutors indicted Frank Carone, a longtime adviser to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and associates in a 13-count bribery and money-laundering scheme tied to emergency migrant-shelter contracts, alleging bribes funneled through Carone’s brother for steering a hotel in Long Island City to win a contract; the defendants pleaded not guilty and were released on bail as prosecutors note the contract ultimately generated over $6.8 million, highlighting ongoing investigations into Adams-era aides.

via Gothamist|

#bribery #eric-adams #frank-carone

politics16 days ago•5 min saved

Adams Aide Charged in Federal Bribery Case Linked to Migrant Shelter Contract

Federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, a chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and three associates with accepting bribes to steer a migrants’ shelter contract to a Queens hotel. The indictment alleges bribes, wire fraud, and money laundering, including a plan to fabricate evidence to masquerade bribe payments as a loan. Carone and others pleaded not guilty and were released on bail; prosecutors say Carone totalled about $120,000 in payments tied to the contract.

via NBC New York|

#bribery #eric-adams #federal-indictment

crime16 days ago•7 min saved

Ex-NYC aide among four charged in migrant-shelter bribery scheme

A 13-count federal indictment in Brooklyn charges Anthony J. Carone, Frank V. Carone, Crystal Chen, and Yan Po Zhu with bribery, fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice and tax fraud tied to steering a multi-million-dollar Emergency Shelter Contract for a Microtel in Queens to private interests amid New York City’s migrant surge. Prosecutors say $120,000 in bribes were funneled through a Law Firm Account to conceal payments, with tax evasion and a fabricated promissory note used to obstruct the investigation. The defendants allegedly leveraged Frank Carone’s former position as NYC chief of staff to push the contract despite DSS findings. All four were arrested and will be arraigned; each faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The case is being prosecuted by EDNY with FBI, IRS-CI and NYC DOI involvement.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#bribery #crime #emergency-shelter-contracts

politics16 days ago•10 min saved

Adams Aide Indicted in $120K Bribery Scheme Over Migrant Shelter Contract

Federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, Adams’ former chief of staff, his brother, a Queens hotel owner and an associate in a $120,000 bribery scheme tied to a $6.8 million migrant-shelter contract, with payments disguised as legal fees funneled through law firms; Carone is expected to plead not guilty.

via Politico|

#bribery #corruption #migrants

national16 days ago•22 min saved

Former Adams aide indicted in bribery over migrant housing funds

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams’s chief of staff Frank Carone, his brother Anthony Carone, and two others were indicted on bribery, wire fraud and obstruction charges in a case alleging they steered federal funds for emergency migrant housing to a Queens hotel. The indictment says $120,000 was paid to Carone via his brother’s law firm to secure a multimillion-dollar shelter contract for the Microtel Inn by Wyndham, part of a federal grant program to house migrants; Carone’s lawyers say the evidence is circumstantial and he helped navigate the migrant crisis, not grant the contract.

via The Washington Post|

#bribery #government-contracts #legal-proceedings

politics16 days ago•79 min saved

Ex-Adams aide among four charged in federal bribery probe over migrant shelter deals

A federal grand jury charged Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and three others in a bribery probe tied to a hotel owner’s migrant-shelter contract; prosecutors allege Carone helped steer a lucrative emergency-housing deal worth millions, with the money routed through a family law firm, while Adams himself faces no charges.

via AP News|

#bribery #eric-adams #frank-carone

politics28 days ago•3 min saved

Democrats demand answers after DOJ drops Adani fraud case amid investment-offer allegations

Democratic senators question the DOJ’s decision to drop fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, alleging the move looks transactional and possibly tied to Adani’s offered U.S. investment; prosecutors said they wouldn’t devote further resources to the case, which centers on alleged bribery and fraud to win India’s largest solar plant. The letter asks whether White House or political influence played a role and seeks explanations by June 25, with Adani denying the accusations and the DOJ/White House communications under scrutiny.

via NBC News|

#adani #bribery #doj

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Rozier Hit with Bribery and Fraud Charges in Gambling Case

Federal prosecutors added bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy charges to the case against former NBA player Terry Rozier, accusing him of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to influence a game. Rozier’s lawyers say the new charges reflect shifting theories, and note a Supreme Court ruling that could affect the fraud counts, underscoring the ongoing fallout of gambling-related investigations in the era of legalized sports betting.

via NBC Sports|

#bribery #federal-indictment #sports

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Ex-Shaolin abbot jailed 24 years for embezzlement and bribery

Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin, born Liu Yingcheng, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery, after misappropriating more than 282 million yuan from 2003 to 2025 and using his position to secure funds from temple construction projects; he admitted guilt and will not appeal. He helped transform the temple into a global brand with overseas schools and a traveling kung fu troupe before being defrocked last year.

via BBC|

#bribery #embezzlement #sentencing

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Ex-Shaolin abbot jailed 24 years for embezzlement and bribery

Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan after being found guilty of misappropriating over 131 million yuan and engaging in bribery, with criminal conduct spanning 2003–2025. The case also involved alleged violations of Buddhist precepts for maintaining relationships with multiple women. Shi admitted guilt and showed remorse, and the verdict follows prior temple investigations into assets and funds.

via NBC News|

#bribery #corruption #embezzlement

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Rozier Named in Federal Bribery Indictment Over Early Hornets Exit

Federal prosecutors charged Terry Rozier with taking about $100,000 from gamblers to leave a March 23, 2023 Hornets game early, part of a broader betting scheme. The indictment alleges Rozier told an associate he would exit early to help bettors, who relayed the plan to others; one conspirator has pleaded guilty and identified Rozier, though his attorney denies the allegations. Rozier now faces additional counts of sports bribery and honest-services fraud alongside existing wire-fraud charges.

via The New York Times|

#bribery #gambling #indictment