REAL-DOJ-2026-004·US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE·
Former Immigration Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribe
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Summary
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the bribery of a public official. The DOJ said he solicited bribes for promised immigration assistance and received a US$6,000 bribe in April 2025. At the time of the release, the former officer faced a maximum possible term of 15 years' imprisonment.
Why it matters
The plea concerns corruption risk where an official has access to sensitive records and discretionary immigration processes.