Fugitive businessman 'Fat Leonard' to seek asylum in Venezuela

'Fat Leonard' US navy bribery fugitive seeks asylum in Venezuela after fleeing house arrest

The Malaysian contractor known as 'Fat Leonard' was the key figure in the bribery scandal, having used cash, cigars, expensive food and wild sex parties in luxury hotels to entice officials.

Malaysian defence contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuela asylum

Local media reported that Leonard Glenn Francis had requested to remain in Venezuela on health and political grounds.

U.S. 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 bribery fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuelan asylum

SAN DIEGO >> 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 today, nearly a week after he was captured in the South American country.

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

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. Leonard Glenn Francis slipped away from house arrest in San Diego on Sept. 4, only weeks before he was to be sentenced. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity b…