A former senior parliamentary official in Vietnam has been sentenced to over five years in jail in a corruption case linked to a construction company accused of bribing its way into winning deals https://t.co/HxIMURBt2Q ...

Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady https://t.co/rc2xZd11E2 ...

Core Viewpoint - RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc is facing a 79-count indictment related to an alleged multimillion-dollar tax fraud and bribery scheme involving the company, its executives, and its Manhattan strip clubs [1][4]. Summary by Sections Allegations and Charges - From 2010 to 2024, RCI executives allegedly bribed a New York state tax auditor to evade over $8 million in sales taxes, using cash, free trips, and entertainment at company-owned clubs, falsely recorded as "promotional" expenses [2]. - The company is accused of failing to pay sales tax on its in-house currency, "Dance Dollars" [2]. - Key executives indicted include CEO Eric Langan and CFO Bradley Chhay, facing charges of conspiracy, bribery, and criminal tax fraud [3]. Investigation Findings - The investigation revealed that Langan personally supervised negotiations with the auditor and approved bribe payments [3]. - The auditor reportedly received at least 13 complimentary trips to Florida, with payments of up to $5,000 per day for private dances at RCI clubs [3]. Impact on Stock - Following the indictment news, RICK shares closed down 15.94% at $28.79, with a 52-week high of $61.66 and a low of $28.00 [5].

The wife of former Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for helping her husband use his power as a lawmaker to aid businessmen and the Egyptian government https://t.co/hRh3KDdPaC ...

Government Policy & Immigration - The UK government is allegedly bribing hotel owners with multi-million pound contracts to house illegal migrants [1] - The contracts are for seven years [1] - The alleged goal is to amplify and extend the illegal migrant tidal wave [1]

The wife of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested in an ongoing investigation into allegations ranging from suspected stock manipulation to bribery, investigators said https://t.co/qm6589Fdyy ...

Political Scandal - South Korea's former first lady is under investigation for alleged stock manipulation and bribery [1] - The investigation stems from a Dior bag scandal that has impacted South Korean politics [1]

Well, today in Louisiana, four former and current local law enforcement officers, including police chiefs, were federally charged in what prosecutors are describing as a decadesl long immigration visa scheme. Investigators alleged that these very officers committed conspiracy, immigration fraud, bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering. According to the 62count indictment that was unsealed this morning, the FBI and Homeland Security carried out the arrests and search warrants across the state yesterday.NBC ...

Legal & Regulatory - SEC moved to dismiss bribery case against former Cognizant executives [1] - Case dismissal signals potential shift in enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act under the Trump administration [1]