Results for: Corruption Investigation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, is cooperating with federal agents investigating whether Adams’ 2021 campaign conspired with the Turkish government to funnel money into its coffers. The FBI investigation also focuses on upgrades received by Adams on Turkish Airlines flights. In November, federal agents raided the home of former Turkish Airlines executive and Adams mayoral transition team member Cenk Öcal and seized some of Adams’ phones and an iPad.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that he will suspend public duties until next week to decide whether he will continue leading the government after a court launched a business corruption probe into his wife’s private dealings. The investigation alleges that his wife, Begona Gomez, committed influence peddling and corruption in business. Sanchez has denied the allegations and stated that his wife will cooperate with the investigation. He has accused the opposition of collaborating with those spreading false claims against his family.