Steward Health Care CEO Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Bribery and Financial Misconduct

Ralph de la Torre accused of offering bribes in Malta and misusing company funds as congressional and federal investigations intensify.

Whistleblower alleges de la Torre boasted about bribing Maltese officials to secure hospital contracts.
Steward Health Care is under investigation for fraud and corruption, with a grand jury convened in Boston.
De la Torre faces potential contempt of Congress charges for refusing to testify before a Senate committee.
Company declared bankruptcy, with facilities closing and thousands of workers left jobless.
Financial records raise questions about de la Torre's use of company funds for personal luxury expenses.