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Oakland FBI investigation: Ex-Mayor Sheng Thao indicted amid sprawling public corruption inquiry
- A federal grand jury has indicted Oakland's recalled Mayor Sheng Thao, a source with knowledge of the investigation told the Bay Area News Group
- a stunning development in a federal public corruption inquiry that touched the highest levels of East Bay's political class.
The FBI has launched an investigation into former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who was indicted as part of a broad public corruption inquiry. This investigation, which also involves several other city officials, focuses on allegations of misuse of public funds, bribery, and other corrupt practices during Thao's tenure. The inquiry has led to the arrest of multiple individuals connected to the city's administration, highlighting systemic issues within Oakland's governance. The charges against Thao include financial misconduct and abuse of power, casting a shadow over her administration's legacy and prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability in local government operations.
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