Coronavirus Relief Fraud Trial in Minnesota

Two jurors have been dismissed in a major coronavirus relief fraud trial in Minnesota after attempts to bribe them with $120,000 each in exchange for voting to acquit defendants accused of defrauding the government of $250 million intended for needy children. The accused allegedly used a program called 'Feeding Our Future' to file for relief funding but few children actually received aid. The trial involves around 60 Somali migrants, with some pleading guilty and others pleading not guilty.

Corruption in Russian Military

Russian deputy chief of military staff arrested on bribery charges, following a series of similar arrests of high-ranking military officials. The arrests are part of a crackdown on corruption within the Russian military.

Arrest of Senior Russian Defense Official and Cabinet Shake-up

Senior Russian defense official arrested on bribery charges amidst Cabinet shake-up by President Vladimir Putin, highlighting corruption allegations in the Defense Ministry. The new defense minister aims to integrate the defense sector into the national economy and optimize military spending.

Russian President Vladimir Putin replaces Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Cabinet shakeup

Russian President Vladimir Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister, appointing him as secretary of Russia's Security Council. Shoigu's deputy was arrested on bribery charges, leading to speculation of his dismissal. Andrei Belousov is nominated as the new defense minister. Thousands of civilians flee Russia's ground offensive in Ukraine's northeast, with intense battles forcing Ukrainian units to withdraw.

Indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife on bribery charges

Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been indicted on bribery and money laundering charges for allegedly accepting bribes from an Azerbaijan-based energy company and a bank in Mexico City between 2014 and 2021 to advance the former Soviet republic's interests in the U.S. Cuellar's fellow Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips called on him to resign, citing low trust in government.

Indictment of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on Bribery Charges

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez facing indictment on bribery charges involving alleged schemes with Egypt and Qatar governments. Co-defendants have pleaded not guilty.