FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home Amid Campaign Finance Investigation

Federal agents target Mayor Sheng Thao and Cal Waste Solutions in a probe into alleged illegal donations and political influence.

The FBI conducted raids on Mayor Sheng Thao's home and the offices of Cal Waste Solutions, a major recycling contractor.
The investigation focuses on allegations that the Duong family used 'straw donors' to circumvent campaign finance limits.
Oakland's Public Ethics Commission and the state Fair Political Practices Commission have been investigating the Duong family since 2019.
The raids have intensified scrutiny on Mayor Thao, who is already facing a recall effort due to concerns over crime in Oakland.
Cal Waste Solutions previously settled a lawsuit for overcharging Oakland customers by $6 million in 2021.