Tag: Businessman

James T. Weiss, Bribery, Illinois 2023
Discover the consequences of corruption in this article. A businessman sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for participating in a bribery scheme with an ex-Illinois state lawmaker. Explore now!

Keith Kaneshiro, Conspiracy to Commit Federal Program Bribery, Hawaii 2012
Former Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro and businessman Dennis Mitsunaga indicted in bribery scheme. Charges include Conspiracy to Commit Federal Program Bribery and Honest Services Wire Fraud. Case highlights the importance of holding public officials accountable.

Stewart Olani Stant, Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Wire Fraud, Hawaii 2024
Former Maui public official and Honolulu businessman charged with federal bribery and fraud offenses. Learn about the allegations, consequences, and the importance of preventing and combating corruption.

Krikor Topouzian, Price Gouging, Illinois 2020
Suburban Chicago businessman found guilty of price gouging N-95 masks during the Covid-19 pandemic. Violation of Defense Production Act. Potential sentence of up to one year in federal prison. October 10, 2023, sentencing.

James T. Weiss, Honest Services Wire Fraud, Illinois 2018
Federal Jury Convicts Businessman in Bribery Scheme – James T. Weiss found guilty on multiple counts, highlighting ongoing issue of public corruption.

Jacques Poujade, Securities Fraud, California 2020
Orange County businessman pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining over $5.2 million through bogus promises of his company’s IPO. Learn more about this case.
