San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo has been notified of being a target in a federal corruption investigation. This follows a raid at his home in January, where federal agents seized various personal items. The inquiry may relate to broader corruption issues in Oakland, involving former Mayor Sheng Thao and others. Azevedo, who is in his second council term and maintains his innocence, has ties to individuals implicated in the Oakland scandal. He was asked to contact prosecutors by May 30 regarding the investigation status, which he declined to comment on when reached.
Federal prosecutors have officially placed San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo under investigation for potential corruption, including bribery and false statements.
The investigation, which began with a raid at Azevedo's home in January, may be linked to other ongoing corruption cases in nearby Oakland.
Azevedo, maintaining his innocence, has faced scrutiny due to connections with implicated individuals in a wider corruption probe involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
Federal agents seized multiple personal devices from Azevedo's home and demanded he contact them by May 30 to discuss the investigation.
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