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Corrupt Malaysian military contractor 'Fat Leonard' has requested asylum in Venezuela after being arrested there following his escape from US custody for bribing US Navy official with luxuries.
Leonard Glenn Francis, who went by the nickname 'Fat Leonard,' had apparently been trying to reach Russia after he escaped house arrest in San Diego on September 4.
A Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed 'Fat Leonard' who orchestrated one of the largest bribery scandals in U.S. military history has been arrested in Venezuela after fleeing before his sentencing.
The United States Navy has a long and proud history, however, like any other organization, the Navy has had its share of scandals.
Leonard Glenn Francis pleaded guilty in 2015 to bribing Navy officials. Months before he is set to testify, he spoke at length on a podcast about his life.