Fugitive businessman 'Fat Leonard' to seek asylum in Venezuela

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The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who orchestrated a huge bribery scheme involving dozens of U.S. Navy officials, has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday, nearly a week after he was captured in the South American country.

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Reuters

Fugitive businessman 'Fat Leonard' to seek asylum in Venezuela -reports

CARACAS - A fugitive Malaysian businessman nicknamed 'Fat Leonard' who is at the center of a major U.S. Navy bribery scandal wants to seek political asylum in Venezuela after being detained in the country last week, local media said Monday. Leonard Glenn Francis was arrested on Sept. 21 at the international airport outside Caracas as he prepared to leave for Russia. He was under a red

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Navy bribery fugitive 'Fat Leonard' seeks Venezuelan asylum

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard" who orchestrated a huge bribery scheme involving dozens of U.S. Navy officials, has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday, nearly a week after he was captured in the South American country.

2 months ago·United States

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abc News

Navy bribery fugitive 'Fat Leonard' seeks Venezuelan asylum

A law enforcement official in Venezuela says the fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” has requested asylum in the South American country

2 months ago·United States

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Washington Times

Navy bribery fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuelan asylum

The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed "Fat Leonard" who orchestrated a huge bribery scheme involving dozens of U.S. Navy officials, has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday, nearly a week after he was captured in the South American country.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Fugitive businessman 'Fat Leonard' to seek asylum in Venezuela -reports

2 months ago·Malaysia

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South China Morning Post

Malaysian fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks asylum in Venezuela

The defence contractor, known for his wide girth and big personality, orchestrated a huge bribery scheme involving US Navy officials and was captured in the South American country after fleeing house arrest.

2 months ago·Hong Kong

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