A retired four-star admiral, Robert Burke, who previously served as the Navy's vice chief of naval operations, was arrested on Friday on federal charges of bribery and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege that Burke engaged in a corrupt scheme to help a company secure a government contract in exchange for a high-paying job after his retirement in 2022.
Also implicated in the case are Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger, identified as co-chief executive officers of the company involved. The company, known for providing training programs, is not named in court documents.
