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Prostitutes, vacations and cash: The Navy officials ‘Fat Leonard’ took down
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/seducing-the-seventh-fleet/
SOME OF THE BRIBES NAVY PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF TAKING
Prostitution Hotel rooms and mealsMeals, alcohol, gifts and stays at luxury hotels, including one night with his family at the Marriott Waikiki in HawaiiOne night with a prostitute at the Shangri-La hotel in Makati, Philippines One night at a Tokyo hotelFour nights at a Manila hotel, along with a prostitute Four nights at a Hong Kong hotel, along with a prostituteFailed to disclose during security clearance review that Francis had given him prostitutes and gifts.Free vacations for him and his extended family in Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore The services of prostitutes in Manila and JapanTickets to a Lady Gaga concert in Thailand Tickets to the “Lion King” musical in Japan A designer handbag for his wifeCash and other gifts worth up to $140,000 Travel expenses, including hotel stays in Singapore, Tokyo and Manila ProstitutesRoundtrip airfare from Japan to the United States $3,000 in cash One night with a prostitute at a karaoke club in MalaysiaThree nights at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Singapore Three nights at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong Two nights at the Empire Hotel in Hong KongNine days lodging in Tonga Monthly $1,000 cash allowanceElectronic gadgets, including a cellphone, iPad, digital camera and Wii and PSP video-gaming consolesHotel rooms for him and his Navy friends in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong Cash Laptop computerTravel expenses, including airfare to Bangkok and two nights there in a hotel A prostitute from the PhilippinesThree-week, five-country vacation in Southeast Asia Cash payments Five nights at the Ritz-Carlton Bali resort hotel in IndonesiaA week at the Sheraton Juneirah Beach hotel in Dubai Three nights at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta A week at the St. Regis Bali resort
By Craig Whitlock and Kevin Uhrmacher
Updated Nov. 5, 2017
Leonard Glenn Francis, a Malaysian defense contractor, has pleaded guilty to bribing “scores” of Navy officials with cash, prostitutes and other gifts — such as hotel stays, airfare and electronics — so that they would feed him classified or inside information, which he used to defraud the Navy. The slowly unfolding investigation has exposed a staggering degree of corruption within the 7th Fleet.
Related story: The man who seduced the 7th Fleet
Civilian authorities have filed criminal charges against 29 people.According to the Navy, an additional 440 active-duty and retired military personnel – including about 60 admirals – have come under scrutiny for possible violations of military law or ethics rules. The Navy says it has cleared many of those personnel, but has substantiated misconduct by more than 40 people so far. It is keeping most of their names a secret.
What is known
people who have pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court and
1
in Singapore,
18
others have criminal cases pending in federal court in San Diego
10
5
sailors have been charged under military law,
5
admirals have been disciplined or admonished by the Navy
... and
more than 400
others not yet identified.
Guilty pleas: Francis and four of his senior executives.
Leonard Francis
President and chief executive officer, Glenn Defense Marine Asia
– Has admitted to bribing ‘scores’ of Navy officials with millions of dollars so they would leak him classified and confidential information about Navy operations, which he used in turn to gouge the Navy for port services.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2015 to bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery, and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
Edmond Aruffo
Japan country manager for Glenn Defense; retired Navy officer
– Recruited active-duty Navy officers to work as moles for Glenn Defense. Devised kickback scheme with Japanese contractors to defraud the Navy of more than $1 million. Used the kickback proceeds to pay for items that Glenn Defense did not want to record on its books, such as meals, drinks and gifts it gave to Navy officers.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in July 2014 to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
Alex Wisidagama
Global manager for government contracts, Glenn Defense
– A Singapore citizen and a cousin of Francis, Wisidagama prepared and submitted fraudulent invoices to the Navy for fuel, port tariffs and other services in a $34 million overbilling scheme. His attorney did not respond to a request for comment.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in March 2014 to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in March 2016 to 63 months in federal prison.
Linda Raja, aka Raja Shamsa
General manager for Singapore, Australia and Pacific Isles for Glenn Defense
– Submitted bogus bids, claims and invoices that cheated the Navy of millions of dollars.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in May 2017 to fraud.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in August 2017 to 46 months in federal prison.
Neil Peterson
Vice president of global operations, Glenn Defense
– Submitted bogus bids, claims and invoices that cheated the Navy of millions of dollars.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in May 2017 to fraud.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in August 2017 to 70 months in federal prison.
Related story: How ‘Fat Leonard’ bribed the Navy to get U.S. diplomatic immunity
Guilty pleas: 14 Navy officials.
Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau (retired)
Former special assistant to the chief of the Navy Supply Corps
– Lied to investigators about his relationship with Francis and allegedly accepted kickbacks.
STATUS Pleased guilty in June 2016 to making a false official statement. Reduced in rank to captain.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in May 2017 to 18 months in prison, plus $150,000 in fines and restitution.
Capt. Michael George Brooks (retired)
Former U.S. naval attache in the Philippines
– Secured diplomatic clearance for Glenn Defense so the firm could dodge taxes and customs fees. Allowed Glenn Defense to ghostwrite its own Navy performance evaluation.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in November 2016 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in June 2017 to 41 months in prison, plus $72,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. Jesus V. Cantu (retired)
Former assistant chief of staff for logistics, 7th Fleet
– Provided Francis with propriety information about Navy business in exchange for prostitutes, meals and hotel expenses.– Gave “materially false” statements to investigators about his relationship with Francis.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in August 2017 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. Daniel Dusek
Former deputy director of operations for the 7th Fleet; former commander of USS Bonhomme Richard
– Has admitted to leaking classifiedship schedules on “dozens” of occasions.– Steered Navy ships to ports controlled by Francis so he could more easily bilk for services.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2015 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in March 2016 to 46 months in federal prison, plus $100,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENTravel Prostitution
Cmdr. David Kapaun (retired)
Former deputy chief of staff, Special Operations Command, Pacific
STATUS Pleaded guilty in June 2017 to making false statements.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in September 2017 to 18 months in federal prison and $75,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution
Cmdr. Michael Misiewicz
Former deputy director of operations, 7th Fleet; commander of USS Mustin
– Leaked classified ship schedules on eight occasions.– Leaked classified material about Navy ballistic missile defense operations.– Pushed to re-route aircraft carriers to ports controlled by Francis.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2016 to conspiracy and bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in April 2016 to 78 months in prison, plus $195,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENTravel Prostitution
Cmdr. Bobby R. Pitts (retired)
Former supply and logistics officer for 7th Fleet
– Provided Francis with inside information about Navy investigations into Glenn Defense.– Helped Francis cover up Glenn Defense’s practice of overbilling the Navy
STATUS Pleaded guilty in August 2017 to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Cmdr. Jose Luis Sanchez
Former logistics officer, 7th Fleet
– Leaked classified ship and submarine schedules on at least seven occasions.– Alerted Francis to internal Navy investigations into Glenn Defense’s billing practices.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2015 to bribery, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel Prostitution
Lt. Cmdr. Gentry Debord
Former logistical and supply officer
– Provided Francis with inside information about investigations into Glenn Defense in exchange for cash bribes and prostitutes.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in January to 30 months in prison, plus $52,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution
Lt. Cmdr. Todd Malaki
Former logistics planner and supply officer
– Leaked classified Navy ship schedules on more than a dozen occasions.– Leaked business secrets of Francis’s competitors.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in April 2015 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in January 2016 to 40 months in federal prison, plus $30,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Prostitution Travel
Petty Officer 1st Class Dan Layug
Former logistics specialist, USS Blue Ridge and 7th Fleet
– Leaked competitors’ business secrets and classified ship schedules on six occasions.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in May 2014 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in January 2016 to 27 months in prison, plus a $15,000 fine.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel
John Beliveau II
Former special agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
– Downloaded and leaked scores of NCIS reports about pending criminal investigations into Glenn Defense.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in December 2013 to bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in October 2016 to 12 years in prison.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel Prostitution
Sharon Kaur
Former Navy contracting official based in Singapore
– Leaked confidential contract information to Francis in exchange for $165,000 in cash and luxury travel, according to Singapore authorities.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in June 2017 in Singapore state court to corruption.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel
Paul Simpkins
Former Navy contracting supervisor based in Singapore
– Rigged Navy contracts in Thailand for Glenn Defense in exchange for $350,000 in bribes and prostitutes. Acted as a secret fixer for the firm.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in June 2016 to bribery, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in December 2016 to six years in prison, plus $450,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel Prostitution
Related story: Another Navy officer pleads guilty to taking bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’
Awaiting trial
Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless (retired)
Former director of intelligence operations for U.S. Navy and intelligence chief for 7th Fleet
– Arrested in California in March and charged with conspiracy, bribery and making false statements.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. James Dolan (retired)
Former assistant chief of staff for logistics, 7th Fleet
– Allegedly intervened on Glenn Defense’s behalf in contracting and billing disputes.
– Arrested in Pennsylvania in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. David A. Lausman (retired)
Former commanding officer of the USS George Washington and the USS Blue Ridge
– Allegedly steered warships to ports controlled by Glenn Defense and sought to undermine its competitors.
– Arrested in Florida in March and charged with conspiracy, bribery, obstruction of justice, and making false statements.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. David Newland (retired)
Former chief of staff to the commander, 7th Fleet
– Allegedly helped to steer Navy ships to ports controlled by Francis and intervened on behalf of Glenn Defense during billing and contract disputes.
– Arrested in Texas in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Col. Enrico "Rick" de Guzman (retired)
Former assistant chief of staff of operations, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
– Allegedly pushed for Glenn Defense’s business interests within the Navy and helped recruit new members of the conspiracy.
– Arrested in California in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENTravel
Cmdr. Mario Herrera
Former fleet operations/schedules officer for 7th Fleet
– Arrested in February in Texas and charged with conspiracy to commit bribery.– Allegedly conspired with other Navy officers to provide classified ship schedules to Francis, and steered Navy vessels to ports controlled by Glenn Defense.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Cmdr. Donald Hornbeck (retired)
Former deputy chief of staff for operations, 7th Fleet
– Indicted in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Cmdr. Stephen F. Shedd
Former commanding officer of the USS Milius and planning officer for 7th Fleet
– Allegedly leaked classifiedinformation about ship movements to Francis.
– Arrested in Colorado in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Chief Warrant Officer Robert Gorsuch (retired)
Former flag administration officer, 7th Fleet
– Allegedly delivered computer disks with classified information to Leonard Francis.
– Arrested in Virginia in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENTravel
Unknown Glenn Defense employee
– Indicted by federal grand jury in December 2014 on fraud and conspiracy charges. Identity has been redacted in court records.– Allegedly submitted false price quotes and fraudulent billing invoices for millions of dollars to the Navy.
STATUS Believed to be in Asia. Arrest warrant pending.
Related story: Admiral, seven others charged with corruption in new ‘Fat Leonard’ indictment
Five admirals have been disciplined or admonished by the Navy.
Vice Adm. Ted "Twig" Branch (retired)
Former deputy chief of naval operations and director of naval intelligence
– Navy suspended his access to classified material in November 2013 and announced he was under criminal investigation for “inappropriate conduct.” Justice Department decided in 2017 not to press criminal charges and referred his case to the Navy for review.
STATUS Navy announced in September 2017 that it had taken “appropriate administrative action” against Branch but would not provide any details.
Vice Adm. Michael H. Miller (retired)
Former superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
– Censured in February 2015 for accepting gifts and “extravagant” meals from Francis.
STATUS Retired in August 2015.
Rear Adm. Adrian Jansen
Former naval attache to Indonesia and defense attache to China
– Found guilty in February 2017 of violating military law for accepting wine and dinners worth more than $5,000 from Glenn Defense. Reprimanded and fined $7,500.
STATUS Retirement pending.
Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft (retired)
Former commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan
– Censured in February 2015 for accepting “extravagant” meals from Francis.
STATUS Forced to retire in July 2015.
Rear Adm. David R. Pimpo (retired)
Former commander with the Naval Supply Systems Command
– Censured in February 2015 for accepting gifts and “extravagant” meals from Francis.
STATUS Reduced in rank and forced to retire as a captain in July 2015.
Related story: Navy files first charges under military law in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal
Court-martial proceedings: Five sailors have been charged with crimes under military law.
Capt. John F. Steinberger
Former commander, Destroyer Squadron 1 and USS Decatur.
– Charged in April 2017 with conspiracy and conduct unbecoming an officer
STATUS Case pending. Is contesting charges.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Cmdr. David A. Morales
Former deputy director for Navy contracting operations in Singapore
– Charged in March 2017 with graft, bribery, making false statements and conduct unbecoming an officer– Allegedly accepted bribes from Glenn Defense, including prostitutes, four suckling pigs and tickets to a Julio Iglesias concert
STATUS Case pending at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. Attorney has said he is innocent of wrongdoing.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Cmdr. Jason W. Starmer
Former operations director for U.S. military advisory group to Thailand
– Charged in August 2017 with graft, adultery, conduct unbecoming an officer and lying to investigators.
STATUS Case pending. Is contesting charges.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Lt. Peter L. Vapor
Supply Corps officer, formerly based in Singapore
– Charged in August 2017 with lying to investigators, adultery and conduct unbecoming an officer.
STATUS Case pending. Attorney has said he is innocent of wrongdoing.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Chief Warrant Officer Brian T. Ware
Former food service officer for the USS Blue Ridge and USS George Washington
– Charged in May 2017 with graft and violating orders.
STATUS Case pending. Is contesting charges.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENTravel
Related story: Navy files first charges under military law in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal
Sources: Federal court records, staff reports. Photos from the U.S. Navy and Associated Press. Originally published May 27, 2016.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/seducing-the-seventh-fleet/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/seducing-the-seventh-fleet/
SOME OF THE BRIBES NAVY PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF TAKING
Prostitution Hotel rooms and mealsMeals, alcohol, gifts and stays at luxury hotels, including one night with his family at the Marriott Waikiki in HawaiiOne night with a prostitute at the Shangri-La hotel in Makati, Philippines One night at a Tokyo hotelFour nights at a Manila hotel, along with a prostitute Four nights at a Hong Kong hotel, along with a prostituteFailed to disclose during security clearance review that Francis had given him prostitutes and gifts.Free vacations for him and his extended family in Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore The services of prostitutes in Manila and JapanTickets to a Lady Gaga concert in Thailand Tickets to the “Lion King” musical in Japan A designer handbag for his wifeCash and other gifts worth up to $140,000 Travel expenses, including hotel stays in Singapore, Tokyo and Manila ProstitutesRoundtrip airfare from Japan to the United States $3,000 in cash One night with a prostitute at a karaoke club in MalaysiaThree nights at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Singapore Three nights at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong Two nights at the Empire Hotel in Hong KongNine days lodging in Tonga Monthly $1,000 cash allowanceElectronic gadgets, including a cellphone, iPad, digital camera and Wii and PSP video-gaming consolesHotel rooms for him and his Navy friends in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong Cash Laptop computerTravel expenses, including airfare to Bangkok and two nights there in a hotel A prostitute from the PhilippinesThree-week, five-country vacation in Southeast Asia Cash payments Five nights at the Ritz-Carlton Bali resort hotel in IndonesiaA week at the Sheraton Juneirah Beach hotel in Dubai Three nights at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta A week at the St. Regis Bali resort
By Craig Whitlock and Kevin Uhrmacher
Updated Nov. 5, 2017
Leonard Glenn Francis, a Malaysian defense contractor, has pleaded guilty to bribing “scores” of Navy officials with cash, prostitutes and other gifts — such as hotel stays, airfare and electronics — so that they would feed him classified or inside information, which he used to defraud the Navy. The slowly unfolding investigation has exposed a staggering degree of corruption within the 7th Fleet.
Related story: The man who seduced the 7th Fleet
Civilian authorities have filed criminal charges against 29 people.According to the Navy, an additional 440 active-duty and retired military personnel – including about 60 admirals – have come under scrutiny for possible violations of military law or ethics rules. The Navy says it has cleared many of those personnel, but has substantiated misconduct by more than 40 people so far. It is keeping most of their names a secret.
What is known
people who have pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court and
1
in Singapore,
18
others have criminal cases pending in federal court in San Diego
10
5
sailors have been charged under military law,
5
admirals have been disciplined or admonished by the Navy
... and
more than 400
others not yet identified.
Guilty pleas: Francis and four of his senior executives.
Leonard Francis
President and chief executive officer, Glenn Defense Marine Asia
– Has admitted to bribing ‘scores’ of Navy officials with millions of dollars so they would leak him classified and confidential information about Navy operations, which he used in turn to gouge the Navy for port services.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2015 to bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery, and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
Edmond Aruffo
Japan country manager for Glenn Defense; retired Navy officer
– Recruited active-duty Navy officers to work as moles for Glenn Defense. Devised kickback scheme with Japanese contractors to defraud the Navy of more than $1 million. Used the kickback proceeds to pay for items that Glenn Defense did not want to record on its books, such as meals, drinks and gifts it gave to Navy officers.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in July 2014 to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
Alex Wisidagama
Global manager for government contracts, Glenn Defense
– A Singapore citizen and a cousin of Francis, Wisidagama prepared and submitted fraudulent invoices to the Navy for fuel, port tariffs and other services in a $34 million overbilling scheme. His attorney did not respond to a request for comment.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in March 2014 to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in March 2016 to 63 months in federal prison.
Linda Raja, aka Raja Shamsa
General manager for Singapore, Australia and Pacific Isles for Glenn Defense
– Submitted bogus bids, claims and invoices that cheated the Navy of millions of dollars.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in May 2017 to fraud.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in August 2017 to 46 months in federal prison.
Neil Peterson
Vice president of global operations, Glenn Defense
– Submitted bogus bids, claims and invoices that cheated the Navy of millions of dollars.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in May 2017 to fraud.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in August 2017 to 70 months in federal prison.
Related story: How ‘Fat Leonard’ bribed the Navy to get U.S. diplomatic immunity
Guilty pleas: 14 Navy officials.
Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau (retired)
Former special assistant to the chief of the Navy Supply Corps
– Lied to investigators about his relationship with Francis and allegedly accepted kickbacks.
STATUS Pleased guilty in June 2016 to making a false official statement. Reduced in rank to captain.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in May 2017 to 18 months in prison, plus $150,000 in fines and restitution.
Capt. Michael George Brooks (retired)
Former U.S. naval attache in the Philippines
– Secured diplomatic clearance for Glenn Defense so the firm could dodge taxes and customs fees. Allowed Glenn Defense to ghostwrite its own Navy performance evaluation.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in November 2016 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in June 2017 to 41 months in prison, plus $72,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. Jesus V. Cantu (retired)
Former assistant chief of staff for logistics, 7th Fleet
– Provided Francis with propriety information about Navy business in exchange for prostitutes, meals and hotel expenses.– Gave “materially false” statements to investigators about his relationship with Francis.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in August 2017 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. Daniel Dusek
Former deputy director of operations for the 7th Fleet; former commander of USS Bonhomme Richard
– Has admitted to leaking classifiedship schedules on “dozens” of occasions.– Steered Navy ships to ports controlled by Francis so he could more easily bilk for services.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2015 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in March 2016 to 46 months in federal prison, plus $100,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENTravel Prostitution
Cmdr. David Kapaun (retired)
Former deputy chief of staff, Special Operations Command, Pacific
STATUS Pleaded guilty in June 2017 to making false statements.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in September 2017 to 18 months in federal prison and $75,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution
Cmdr. Michael Misiewicz
Former deputy director of operations, 7th Fleet; commander of USS Mustin
– Leaked classified ship schedules on eight occasions.– Leaked classified material about Navy ballistic missile defense operations.– Pushed to re-route aircraft carriers to ports controlled by Francis.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2016 to conspiracy and bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in April 2016 to 78 months in prison, plus $195,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENTravel Prostitution
Cmdr. Bobby R. Pitts (retired)
Former supply and logistics officer for 7th Fleet
– Provided Francis with inside information about Navy investigations into Glenn Defense.– Helped Francis cover up Glenn Defense’s practice of overbilling the Navy
STATUS Pleaded guilty in August 2017 to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Cmdr. Jose Luis Sanchez
Former logistics officer, 7th Fleet
– Leaked classified ship and submarine schedules on at least seven occasions.– Alerted Francis to internal Navy investigations into Glenn Defense’s billing practices.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in January 2015 to bribery, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel Prostitution
Lt. Cmdr. Gentry Debord
Former logistical and supply officer
– Provided Francis with inside information about investigations into Glenn Defense in exchange for cash bribes and prostitutes.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in January to 30 months in prison, plus $52,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENProstitution
Lt. Cmdr. Todd Malaki
Former logistics planner and supply officer
– Leaked classified Navy ship schedules on more than a dozen occasions.– Leaked business secrets of Francis’s competitors.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in April 2015 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in January 2016 to 40 months in federal prison, plus $30,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Prostitution Travel
Petty Officer 1st Class Dan Layug
Former logistics specialist, USS Blue Ridge and 7th Fleet
– Leaked competitors’ business secrets and classified ship schedules on six occasions.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in May 2014 to conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in January 2016 to 27 months in prison, plus a $15,000 fine.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel
John Beliveau II
Former special agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
– Downloaded and leaked scores of NCIS reports about pending criminal investigations into Glenn Defense.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in December 2013 to bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in October 2016 to 12 years in prison.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel Prostitution
Sharon Kaur
Former Navy contracting official based in Singapore
– Leaked confidential contract information to Francis in exchange for $165,000 in cash and luxury travel, according to Singapore authorities.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in June 2017 in Singapore state court to corruption.
PUNISHMENT Sentence pending.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel
Paul Simpkins
Former Navy contracting supervisor based in Singapore
– Rigged Navy contracts in Thailand for Glenn Defense in exchange for $350,000 in bribes and prostitutes. Acted as a secret fixer for the firm.
STATUS Pleaded guilty in June 2016 to bribery, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
PUNISHMENT Sentenced in December 2016 to six years in prison, plus $450,000 in fines and restitution.
TYPES OF BRIBES TAKENMoney Travel Prostitution
Related story: Another Navy officer pleads guilty to taking bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’
Awaiting trial
Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless (retired)
Former director of intelligence operations for U.S. Navy and intelligence chief for 7th Fleet
– Arrested in California in March and charged with conspiracy, bribery and making false statements.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. James Dolan (retired)
Former assistant chief of staff for logistics, 7th Fleet
– Allegedly intervened on Glenn Defense’s behalf in contracting and billing disputes.
– Arrested in Pennsylvania in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. David A. Lausman (retired)
Former commanding officer of the USS George Washington and the USS Blue Ridge
– Allegedly steered warships to ports controlled by Glenn Defense and sought to undermine its competitors.
– Arrested in Florida in March and charged with conspiracy, bribery, obstruction of justice, and making false statements.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Capt. David Newland (retired)
Former chief of staff to the commander, 7th Fleet
– Allegedly helped to steer Navy ships to ports controlled by Francis and intervened on behalf of Glenn Defense during billing and contract disputes.
– Arrested in Texas in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Col. Enrico "Rick" de Guzman (retired)
Former assistant chief of staff of operations, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
– Allegedly pushed for Glenn Defense’s business interests within the Navy and helped recruit new members of the conspiracy.
– Arrested in California in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENTravel
Cmdr. Mario Herrera
Former fleet operations/schedules officer for 7th Fleet
– Arrested in February in Texas and charged with conspiracy to commit bribery.– Allegedly conspired with other Navy officers to provide classified ship schedules to Francis, and steered Navy vessels to ports controlled by Glenn Defense.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Cmdr. Donald Hornbeck (retired)
Former deputy chief of staff for operations, 7th Fleet
– Indicted in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Cmdr. Stephen F. Shedd
Former commanding officer of the USS Milius and planning officer for 7th Fleet
– Allegedly leaked classifiedinformation about ship movements to Francis.
– Arrested in Colorado in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution Travel
Chief Warrant Officer Robert Gorsuch (retired)
Former flag administration officer, 7th Fleet
– Allegedly delivered computer disks with classified information to Leonard Francis.
– Arrested in Virginia in March and charged with conspiracy and bribery.
STATUS Case pending. Has pleaded not guilty.
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Unknown Glenn Defense employee
– Indicted by federal grand jury in December 2014 on fraud and conspiracy charges. Identity has been redacted in court records.– Allegedly submitted false price quotes and fraudulent billing invoices for millions of dollars to the Navy.
STATUS Believed to be in Asia. Arrest warrant pending.
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Five admirals have been disciplined or admonished by the Navy.
Vice Adm. Ted "Twig" Branch (retired)
Former deputy chief of naval operations and director of naval intelligence
– Navy suspended his access to classified material in November 2013 and announced he was under criminal investigation for “inappropriate conduct.” Justice Department decided in 2017 not to press criminal charges and referred his case to the Navy for review.
STATUS Navy announced in September 2017 that it had taken “appropriate administrative action” against Branch but would not provide any details.
Vice Adm. Michael H. Miller (retired)
Former superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
– Censured in February 2015 for accepting gifts and “extravagant” meals from Francis.
STATUS Retired in August 2015.
Rear Adm. Adrian Jansen
Former naval attache to Indonesia and defense attache to China
– Found guilty in February 2017 of violating military law for accepting wine and dinners worth more than $5,000 from Glenn Defense. Reprimanded and fined $7,500.
STATUS Retirement pending.
Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft (retired)
Former commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan
– Censured in February 2015 for accepting “extravagant” meals from Francis.
STATUS Forced to retire in July 2015.
Rear Adm. David R. Pimpo (retired)
Former commander with the Naval Supply Systems Command
– Censured in February 2015 for accepting gifts and “extravagant” meals from Francis.
STATUS Reduced in rank and forced to retire as a captain in July 2015.
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Court-martial proceedings: Five sailors have been charged with crimes under military law.
Capt. John F. Steinberger
Former commander, Destroyer Squadron 1 and USS Decatur.
– Charged in April 2017 with conspiracy and conduct unbecoming an officer
STATUS Case pending. Is contesting charges.
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Cmdr. David A. Morales
Former deputy director for Navy contracting operations in Singapore
– Charged in March 2017 with graft, bribery, making false statements and conduct unbecoming an officer– Allegedly accepted bribes from Glenn Defense, including prostitutes, four suckling pigs and tickets to a Julio Iglesias concert
STATUS Case pending at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. Attorney has said he is innocent of wrongdoing.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Cmdr. Jason W. Starmer
Former operations director for U.S. military advisory group to Thailand
– Charged in August 2017 with graft, adultery, conduct unbecoming an officer and lying to investigators.
STATUS Case pending. Is contesting charges.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Lt. Peter L. Vapor
Supply Corps officer, formerly based in Singapore
– Charged in August 2017 with lying to investigators, adultery and conduct unbecoming an officer.
STATUS Case pending. Attorney has said he is innocent of wrongdoing.
TYPES OF BRIBES ALLEGEDLY TAKENProstitution
Chief Warrant Officer Brian T. Ware
Former food service officer for the USS Blue Ridge and USS George Washington
– Charged in May 2017 with graft and violating orders.
STATUS Case pending. Is contesting charges.
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Sources: Federal court records, staff reports. Photos from the U.S. Navy and Associated Press. Originally published May 27, 2016.
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