influence peddling
Example Sentences
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They are facing nine and five charges respectively, including terrorism, espionage, and influence peddling.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
They appeared to show the public figures discussing how to engage in influence peddling and other misconduct—evidence, Slovenia’s opposition said, of “corruption of unimaginable proportions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Peruvian prosecutors said Friday they had begun investigating interim president Jose Jeri on suspicion of influence peddling over his role in the irregular hiring of nine women in his administration.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
At this point, it was a garden-variety story of influence peddling.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2025
Late last week, authorities arrested one of Boluarte’s brothers and her lawyer in connection with an investigation into influence peddling.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
