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Bookmark or Share- Abscam - WikipediaAbscam, sometimes written ABSCAM, was an Federal Bureau of Investigation sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s that led to the convictions of seven members from both chambers of the United States Congress and others for bribery and corruption.
- Abscam - WikiwandAbscam, sometimes written ABSCAM, was an FBI sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s that led to the convictions of seven members of the United States Congress and others for bribery and corruption.
- ABSCAM, Mel Weinberg, And The Real Story Behind 'American Hustle'ABSCAM began as an FBI sting operation in 1978 designed to recover stolen pieces of art and track down fraudulent securities. To execute the sting, the FBI used the help of actual criminals and con men to try to catch art thieves and black market securities dealers.
- ABSCAM operation revealed | February 2, 1980 | HISTORYOn February 2, 1980, details of ABSCAM, an FBI operation to uncover political corruption in the government, are released to the public. Thirty-one public officials were targeted for investigation...
- Abscam: The FBI Sting to Expose Corruption in Congress - History DefinedAbscam was a defining moment in American history, finally providing proof of the rampant corruption that the public had suspected for so long. The sting operation exposed members of Congress who were caught taking bribes, and they subsequently resigned from their positions.
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