‘Fat Leonard’ Sentenced to 15 Years in Navy Bribery Scandal

Leonard Glenn Francis, the mastermind behind a decade-long corruption scheme, faces prison time and hefty fines for defrauding the U.S. Navy.

Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as 'Fat Leonard,' was sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating a massive bribery scheme involving U.S. Navy officers.
Francis, who pleaded guilty in 2015, was ordered to pay $20 million in restitution and forfeit $35 million in illicit gains.
His company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, was fined $36 million for its role in the scandal, which involved overcharging the Navy for services.
Francis was arrested in 2013 and became a key witness, cooperating extensively with investigators, which led to numerous convictions.
The scandal resulted in the conviction of nearly two dozen Navy officers, with ongoing questions about the full extent of the corruption.