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Four Men Admit to $550 Million Bribery Scheme

6/14/2025

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Four men, including a former USAID contracting officer, admitted to their roles in a massive bribery scheme that siphoned over $550 million in contracts. Roderick Watson took bribes to secure contracts for Apprio and Vistant, both of which are now facing deferred prosecution. The defendants await sentencing, facing up to 15 years in prison.

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Four men, including a former USAID contracting officer, admitted to their roles in a massive bribery scheme that siphoned over $550 million in contracts. Roderick Watson took bribes to secure contracts for Apprio and Vistant, both of which are now facing deferred prosecution. The defendants await sentencing, facing up to 15 years in prison.