‘Fat Leonard’ Makes His Escape, Federal Authorities Launch Manhunt
Nearly a dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies are in pursuit of Leonard Glenn Francis, the former Malaysian defense contractor convicted of a historic, multimillion-dollar U.S. Navy bribery scandal.
U.S. Navy Caught in Another International Corruption Scandal with Contractor
Frank Rafaraci, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Multinational Logistics Services (MLS) – a large ship husbanding company – pleaded not guilty to a charge of bribery in federal court on October 18, 2021.
Former NCIS Agent Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Part in “Fat Leonard” Scandal
John Beliveau II, the former federal investigator, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery. In addition to his prison sentence for disclosing sensitive information to a defense contractor in exchange for cash, luxury travel, and prostitutes, Beliveau was ordered to pay $20 million in restitution to the Department of the Navy.