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Conman ‘Fat Leonard’ who swindled the Navy and fled US says ‘it wasn’t rocket science’

‘Fat’ Leonard Francis is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump for his involvement in a decades-long U.S. Navy bribery and fraud scandal

The Independent UK

‘Fat Leonard’ jailed for 15 years and fined $20m over US Navy bribery scandal

Malaysian fraudster conned the US Navy into disclosing classified information in exchange for millions of dollars in cash, sex workers, Spanish suckling pigs and Cuban cigars

The Independent UK

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years

Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers

The Independent UK

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'Fat Leonard' To Be Sentenced In U.S. Military Scandal

'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal: Leonard Glenn Francis faces sentencing for Navy corruption after dramatic escape and recapture.

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Judge dismisses felony convictions of 5 retired military officers in US Navy bribery case

A federal judge has dismissed the felony convictions of five retired military officers who had admitted to accepting bribes from a Malaysian contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” in one of the Navy’s biggest corruption cases

The Independent UK

The Navy, Venezuela and $50m: Who is ‘Fat Leonard’, the fugitive behind historic military corruption case?

Leonard Glenn Francis set to be sentenced for bribing scores of Navy officials after Venezuela included him in prisoner swap with White House, writes Graeme Massie

The Independent UK

From fugitive to shackled prisoner, 'Fat Leonard' lands back in US court and could face more charges

Prosecutors say a defense contractor at the center of one of the biggest bribery scandals in U.S. military history is expected to face additional charges following his return to the United States from Venezuela as part of a broader prisoner swap between the two countries

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Fugitive defence contractor 'Fat Leonard' returned to US in Venezuela prisoner swap

Leonard Glenn Francis fled to Venezuela to escape sentencing in the United States

Evening Standard

Who is 'Fat Leonard' and how did he end up as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap?

The infamous Malaysian businessman Leonard Glenn Francis is being extradited to the U.S. Here's everything you need to know about the bribery scandal that brought down dozens of Navy officials.

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Americans Released in Venezuela, Saab Exchanged, Francis to Face Justice

Breaking news: 10 wrongly detained Americans to be released in Venezuela, while Colombian businessman Alex Saab is exchanged. Justice prevails as Leonard F...

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Fat Leonard scandal: Four ex-Navy officers have felony convictions removed in bribery case

Felony convictions have been vacated for four Navy officers in sprawling scandal due to prosecutorial misconduct

The Independent UK

Retired Navy captain sentenced to prison for taking 'Fat Leonard' bribes valued at $91K

SAN DIEGO — By the time David Williams Haas was 10 years old, he'd decided to join the Navy thanks to the mentorship of a family friend, who he knew simply as "Uncle Arleigh."

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Editorial: Stonewalling on messy details of 'Fat Leonard' Navy scandal feels like a blatant coverup

When law enforcement agencies keep crucial information about high-profile cases from the public, they often say they must do so to as to not interfere with investigations. Sometimes this can be justified on grounds that providing key details could lead to the exposure of confidential informants. But sometimes it just…

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3 months after Fat Leonard escaped, feds remain mum on details

Three months after the corrupt defense contractor known as "Fat Leonard" brazenly, and easily, escaped from his luxury home detention arrangement in San Diego, the circumstances behind how the Malaysian tycoon pulled it off are still under wraps.

Reuters

Venezuela gives U.S. two months to request 'Fat Leonard' extradition

Venezuela's top court has ruled to give the U.S. government 60 days to request the extradition of fugitive Malaysian businessman Leonard Glenn Francis, also known by his alias "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a U.S. Navy bribery case.

The Independent UK

Malaysian fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ requests asylum in Venezuela

Leonard Glenn Francis pleads guilty of running elaborate bribery scheme involving US officials

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Malaysian defence contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuela asylum

Local media reported that Leonard Glenn Francis had requested to remain in Venezuela on health and political grounds.

The Independent UK

Navy bribery fugitive 'Fat Leonard' seeks Venezuelan asylum

The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who is at the center of one of the U.S. Navy’s worst corruption scandals, has requested asylum in Venezuela, according to a law enforcement official in the South American country

Reuters

Fugitive businessman 'Fat Leonard' to seek asylum in Venezuela -reports

CARACAS - A fugitive Malaysian businessman nicknamed 'Fat Leonard' who is at the center of a major U.S. Navy bribery scandal wants to seek political asylum in Venezuela after being detained in the country last week, local media said Monday.

The Independent UK

Experts: 'Fat Leonard' may be Venezuela's bargaining chip

A fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who claims to have incriminating sex photos of top U.S. Navy brass could become the latest bargaining chip in Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to win official recognition from the Biden administration

WEKU

'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive in a massive Navy bribery case, has been caught in Venezuela

Leonard Francis, a Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed "Fat Leonard" who orchestrated one of the largest bribery scandals in U.S. military history, had fled house arrest prior to his sentencing.

Tribune News Service

‘Fat Leonard’ arrested in Venezuela, ending 16 days on the run

Leonard Glenn Francis, the Malaysian defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard” who fled home arrest in San Diego earlier this month, was arrested Tuesday morning in Venezuela as he attempted to board an airplane at the Caracas international airport, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

The Independent UK

Fugitive fraudster Fat Leonard finally captured fleeing Venezuela airport

‘Fat Leonard’ Francis bilked the navy out of at least $35m in his extensive bribery scheme

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