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Politician Busted After FBI Finds $62,900 Buried In His Backyard
Politician Busted After FBI Finds $62,900 Buried In His Backyard
A Southern California corruption case unraveled in dramatic fashion after federal agents discovered tens of thousands of dollars hidden underground at the home of a longtime local politician, according to the NY Post.
Ricardo Pacheco, a former Baldwin Park councilman, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for taking bribes while in office. Investigators recovered $62,900 buried in his backyard, part of more than $83,000 ultimately seized from him.
Federal prosecutors said Pacheco used his position to help private interests win favorable...
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