Roderick Watson, of Maryland, is alleged to have received bribes valued in excess of $1 million while working at USAID, in exchange for using his position as a trusted overseer of taxpayer money.
USAID official pleads guilty to taking part in $550M bribery scheme: ‘Violated the public trust’
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June 14, 2025
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