Other Services - Fat Leonard Scandal case study

The Fat Leonard Scandal is one of the most explosive corruption cases in U.S. military history, shaking the very foundation of Navy integrity and accountability. This case study unpacks how Malaysian defense contractor Leonard Glenn Francis, notoriously known as “Fat Leonard,” managed to infiltrate and manipulate the U.S. Navy’s Pacific operations for over a decade.

Through lavish bribes including luxury hotel stays, cash, prostitutes, and expensive gifts Francis coerced high-ranking naval officers to leak confidential information and steer contracts toward his company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia. The fallout was massive: dozens of officers court-martialed, careers destroyed, and a serious dent in the Navy’s global reputation.