influence peddling
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Agents sifted through hundreds of thousands of records seized during Kao’s arrest and found that many were consistent with his account of widespread influence peddling.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
His musician brother, David, has just gone on trial accused of influence peddling.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
He formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds, the ruling added.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 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
A motion to oust Jeri, 39, received the backing of dozens of lawmakers on claims of influence peddling, the latest of a series of impeachment bids against him.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
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