Public Corruption Cases
Federal and state prosecutors have brought charges and secured convictions in multiple public corruption cases over the past two weeks, including the sentencing of four North Charleston councilmen in a scheme involving co-conspirators, the indictment of Frank Carone (former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams) on corruption and bribery allegations, and the 84-month prison sentence handed to Jennifer O'Neal, former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget, for her role in a federal funds misuse scheme. Concurrent with the U.S. cases, current and former NYPD officials are under investigation by federal and local authorities on bribery and misconduct allegations, with home searches executed in late June as part of the ongoing probe. International enforcement has also intensified, with Iraqi lawmakers and officials arrested on corruption charges and Brazil's judicial council moving to establish new protocols for firing judges found corrupt rather than allowing retirement on near-full pay.
- USA v. North Charleston Councilmen
Four defendants were sentenced in connection with a public corruption scheme involving former North Charleston councilmen and co-conspirators.
- NYPD chief raided by feds in corruption probe files for retirement, sources say
NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy and former NYPD officials Jeffrey Maddrey and Tarik Sheppard are alleged to have engaged in bribery and misconduct under investigation by the FBI and NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau.
- Authorities search homes of current and former NYPD leaders in bribery probe
Frank Carone, a former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, is alleged to have been indicted in a corruption case. Authorities conducted searches of homes belonging to current and former NYPD leaders as part of a separate bribery investigation.
- NYPD and FBI raid homes of current and former high-ranking police officials’ homes in joint corruption probe: sources
Current and former NYPD high-ranking officials are alleged to be targets of a joint NYPD and FBI corruption investigation focusing on bribery and misconduct allegations. No arrests or charges have been filed as of the report date.
- USA v. Frank Carone
Frank Carone, a top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams, is alleged to have been involved in corruption and bribery. Federal authorities also apprehended his brother and executed a search at the location of former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey.
- USA v. O'Neal
Jenifer O'Neal, former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget, was sentenced to 84 months' imprisonment for her role in a public corruption scheme involving misuse of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
- ‘Integrity is non-negotiable,’ Hong Kong anti-corruption chief says at Apec seminar
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption chief emphasized trust and integrity in finance during an Apec seminar, stating corruption undermines prosperity and societal foundations. A mainland China official pledged to maintain a clean…
- RTO officer who complained against corruption held for bribery in Nagpur
An RTO officer in Nagpur, who had previously complained about corruption, was allegedly found involved in corruption during an Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation at a border check post. The officer is now…
- South Africa corruption investigation widens
A South African businessman pleaded guilty to corruption charges in a $12.5 million police healthcare tender case, offering evidence against high-ranking officials. The case highlights a broader graft investigation involving law enforcement, a suspended minister, and a top offici…
- Uganda: Uganda's Anti-Corruption Push Under Pressure As CPI Stagnation Fuels Reform Demands
Uganda's anti-corruption efforts face pressure as its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) performance stagnates, prompting calls for reforms. Anti-corruption agencies and stakeholders attribute the stagnation to deeper institutional and societal…
- Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid
Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, were arrested on corruption charges during an overnight raid. The arrests include political officials facing corruption charges.
- A Chinese court hands former local official a death sentence in $325M bribery case
A Chinese court sentenced a former local official to death for accepting bribes worth $325 million over three decades.
- Re-awakening the Nigerian conscience against corruption, By Babafemi Badejo
The article discusses the systemic and normalized nature of corruption in Nigeria, highlighting its persistence despite anti-corruption agencies, legislative measures, and international treaties. It argues that the failure to address corruption…
- CM echoes ordinary people’s desire to eradicate corruption, says Mahendran
CM echoes the desire of ordinary people to eradicate corruption, as stated by Mahendran. The statement highlights a focus on anti-corruption efforts.
- Daily briefing · 2026-06-25
…ing bribes related to migrant shelter contract; three others indicted, continuing pattern of corruption probes in Adams' inner circle. ## What Changed - Frank Carone (former NYC chief of staff) entered entity tracking following his arrest on bribery and money laundering charges;…
- Daily briefing · 2026-06-21
…lls for resignation) and Spain PM Pedro Sánchez's coalition stability amid wife Begoña Gomez corruption trial. Extreme heat warnings at Grand Canyon and heatwave management across France and US Southwest will continue through next week.
- Are these allegations or convictions?
- Both. Cases span the full lifecycle — investigation, indictment, trial, and conviction. Each item links to reporting and filings so the current status is clear.