Sen. Menendez charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in corruption scheme
Federal prosecutors have accused Sen. Bob Menendez of participating in a corruption scheme that involved accepting race car tickets and other gifts from Qatar. The indictment alleges that Menendez’s bribery and extortion scheme lasted until 2023 and involved New Jersey real estate developer Fred Daibes and other businessmen. According to the indictment, Menendez introduced Daibes to a member of the Qatari royal family and a principal of the Qatari Investment Company. Menendez is also accused of acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. However, Menendez has firmly denied any wrongdoing.
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