The Fat Leonard Scandal case study stands as one of the most shocking corruption stories in modern military history. At its center was Leonard Glenn Francis, infamously known as “Fat Leonard,” a Malaysian defense contractor who exploited weaknesses within the U.S. Navy’s supply and logistics systems.
Through extravagant gifts, lavish parties, luxury travel, and even illicit services, Francis managed to bribe high-ranking officers for confidential information and lucrative Navy contracts. The result was a web of fraud that cost millions of dollars and severely damaged the Navy’s reputation.
