influence peddling
Example Sentences
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The sharp increase has drawn the attention of investigators, as they examine possible money laundering or influence peddling.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 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
At this point, it was a garden-variety story of influence peddling.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2025
Much of it centred around his wife Kim Keon Hee, who was accused of corruption and influence peddling - most notably allegedly accepting a Dior bag from a pastor.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024
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
