bribes

A Maui Police Leader accused of taking bribes will stay in jail for now. Meanwhile, popular singer Glenn Awong of Hawaiian reggae band Maoli faces questions regarding his connection to the jailed officer.

A federal judge denied Michael Vaituulala, a Maui Police Lieutenant, his request for release and he remains in federal custody. He faces charges related to accepting bribes and providing confidential information to criminals.

Prosecutors outlined their strategy for an Oakland corruption trial involving blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs. Defendants including Sheng Thao have pleaded not guilty, claiming the government's evidence does not demonstrate a conspiracy.

Seven government employees were arrested across the State between July 4 and 10 for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes during official duties. The arrests were conducted by DVAC in surprise checks, resulting in the seizure of over ₹22 lakh.

China sentenced an ex-official in Nanjing to death for a $324 million corruption case. The court stated the official accepted bribes in exchange for business favors.

Mike van Wyk, boss of Medicare24, faces questions at the Madlanga Commission over a R360-million police medical tender and a cash video. Church leader Michael Sandlana is fighting for bail alongside a Gauteng High Court judge accused of accepting R2.4-million in bribes for favorable rulings.

Carmelo Garcia, a former Newark Deputy Mayor and Director of the Newark Department of Economic and Housing Development, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release for participating in a corrupt scheme to obtain bribes and kickbacks from two Newark business owners.