47 tracked public-corruption cases currently charged — federal, state, and local, from DOJ + FBI press releases and 230+ news outlets.
Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero is charged with third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting in connection with an alleged assault at a 16th Street nightclub in May. Lucero was arrested and subsequently fired from the department.
Martin Cuellar, sheriff of Webb County, Texas, is alleged to have misappropriated county funds and faces potential imprisonment of up to 10 years if convicted.
A former Great Falls town council member, former town administrator, and police chief are charged with allegedly placing unauthorized tracking devices on vehicles using town resources and a town credit card to reimburse approximately $1,212.94 for the tracking service.
Dexter Kishida, an ex-city employee, is charged with theft, forgery, and official misconduct involving allegations that he allegedly misled the Hawaii Foodbank regarding federal reimbursement money.
Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh is alleged to have orchestrated a $250 million fraud scheme targeting a federal child nutrition program through fraudulent meal sites, shell companies, and a pay-to-play arrangement. He is charged with 31 counts including wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
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.
A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is charged with bribery in connection with migrant shelter operations. Federal authorities conducted concurrent search warrants on NYPD officials' homes.
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams and top aides are alleged to have been involved in bribery and kickback schemes tied to migrant services contracts. The allegations suggest aides may have reaped financial windfalls while the mayor publicly warned of the migrant crisis's harm to the city.
A chief of staff to former New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with bribery, money laundering, and fraud in connection with alleged corrupt conduct related to his official position.
The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York are investigating current and former NYPD members, including former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, in a bribery probe. Searches were conducted as part of the investigation.
Frank Carone is charged with accepting approximately $120,000 in bribes from a hotel owner in exchange for securing a $7 million city contract for migrant housing. The indictment alleges Carone engaged in money laundering and wire fraud as part of a scheme to exploit the migrant crisis for personal financial gain.
South Dakota state senator Thomas Pischke is charged with two felony counts of submitting falsified documents related to election fraud. He turned himself in to jail and is scheduled for an initial hearing on July 7.
State Senator Thomas Pischke is charged with two felony counts for allegedly falsifying signatures to nominate candidates for Republican Party positions without their knowledge.
An incumbent South Dakota legislative leader is charged with two felony counts of allegedly falsifying signatures to nominate candidates for state Republican Party positions without their knowledge.
Frank Carone, a top advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with fraud and bribery. Court documents allegedly reveal attempts by individuals to avoid investigators.
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with accepting approximately $120,000 in bribes to influence a migrant shelter contract.
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with accepting over $100,000 in bribes to direct a migrant shelter contract to a Queens hotel. Three others, including Carone's brother and a hotel employee, are also charged in connection with the alleged scheme.
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with allegedly accepting over $100,000 in bribes to direct a migrant shelter contract to a Queens hotel. Three additional defendants are charged in the federal bribery investigation.
Jeffrey Maddrey, former NYPD Chief of Department, and other current and former police officials are alleged to have been involved in a bribery scheme under investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau.
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is alleged to have been involved in bribery. Four individuals were arrested in connection with the case and were expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn federal court.
Frank Carone, who served as chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested on charges related to his official position. Specific charges and allegations were not detailed in this report.
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.
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is alleged to have been involved in a federal bribery scheme involving a city contract. Several other individuals were also arrested in connection with the probe.
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and three others are alleged to have been involved in a federal bribery scheme involving a city contract.
A chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams and several others are alleged to have engaged in bribery involving a city contract in a federal investigation.
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is charged in connection with a federal bribery probe allegedly tied to a city contract. Three additional defendants were also arrested in the investigation.
The chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is alleged to have been arrested in a federal bribery investigation.
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.
Frank Carone, a former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is charged in a bribery case. Details regarding the alleged conduct and victims remain limited in available reporting.
Frank Carone, a top aide to former Mayor Adams, is charged with bribery in connection with an alleged migrant shelter scheme. His brother Anthony and others are also charged in the matter.
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with bribery along with three others. The case is being prosecuted in Brooklyn federal court.
Dexter Kishida, a former city worker, is charged with theft, forgery, and official misconduct for allegedly orchestrating a scheme in which the Hawaii Foodbank spent approximately $800,000 through misuse of CARES Act funds.
John Alite, a former New Jersey councilman, is charged with extortion and loan sharking. Prosecutors allege he returned to criminal activity while serving in public office.
John Alite, a current councilman in Englishtown, New Jersey, is charged with extortion and loansharking. Prosecutors allege he used threats of violence to collect debts through his corporation and that authorities recovered weapons at his residence.
Two men, including an individual serving as a local councilman, are alleged to have been involved in an extortion scheme. The investigation is ongoing.
John Alite, a former mafia hitman and New Jersey town councilman, is charged with multiple counts including theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, and terroristic threats allegedly committed while serving in municipal office.
A Weld County sheriff's deputy is alleged to have committed domestic violence offenses including stalking, harassment, and assault, and is additionally charged with tampering with physical evidence and first-degree official misconduct.
Dustin Wade Schwebke, a Fairmont police officer, is charged with third-degree criminal sexual assault, threats of violence, and witness tampering allegedly arising from a civil-custody matter. The investigation was conducted by external agencies due to a conflict of interest.
A real estate developer is charged with bribery of Newark, New Jersey city employees and conspiracy to sell law enforcement identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security insignia.
FBI agents are investigating allegations that individuals paid homeless persons cash to sign multiple voter registration forms, forge signatures, and complete ballots in connection with a recent Los Angeles mayoral election.
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County, Georgia, is charged with theft and misuse of office for allegedly stealing departmental firearms over several years to support his drug addiction, including exchanging weapons for controlled substances.
A Prichard police officer is charged with federal crimes including civil rights violations, bribery, evidence tampering, and extortion alleged to have been committed in his capacity as a law enforcement officer.
A former CIA officer is charged with theft of public money for allegedly lying about his credentials to defraud the United States government.
Sylvia Sims Bolton, an Illinois alderperson, is charged with election fraud after allegedly submitting a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 primary election. Authorities discovered the ballot was processed after the voter's death date through post-election review procedures.
Alex Nain Saab Moran is charged with orchestrating an alleged money laundering and bribery scheme tied to Venezuela's state-run food program and oil industry, involving the alleged embezzlement of hundreds of millions of dollars from the CLAP welfare program and the sale of billions of dollars in Venezuelan state-owned oil.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a former Congresswoman, is charged with allegedly stealing $5 million in COVID-19 FEMA funds. The Department of Homeland Security suspended her from receiving federal contracts, grants, or other funds.
Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and one former soldier are charged with conspiracy to commit bribery and theft of government property. The former soldier is additionally charged with conspiracy to obtain and transmit national defense information to an unauthorized individual.