The fugitive Malaysian defense contractor zipped between countries to find a place where he could become virtually untouchable for American authorities. By Regina Garcia Cano
20 months ago The U.S. government faces an uphill challenge returning the fugitive back to American soil. Leonard Glenn Francis disappeared weeks before he was set to be sentenced for one of the largest bribery scandals in the nation’s military history. Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers. Leonard Glenn Francis, former chief executive of Glenn Defense Marine Asia, pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers. The jury deadlocked and reached no verdict on charges against a fifth defendant, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The case has centered around Leonard Glenn Francis who admitted in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers. Twenty-nine defendants have pleaded guilty. The scheme cost the Navy some $35 million. Cmdr. Stephen Shedd pleaded guilty to bribery charges Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced. Marines on snowmobiles helped Santa this month while delivering toys to boys and girls in Alaska's Arctic. Load More