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Sheng Thao, former Mayor of Oakland, attended a trade delegation in Vietnam and created a fake job for Andre Jones.

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Sheng Thao, former Mayor of Oakland, attended a trade delegation in Vietnam and created a fake job for Andre Jones.

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Sheng ThaoAndre JonesVietnam

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  1. Thao funneled bribes to Andre Jones in Oakland, linking to a wider corruption scheme.1 source
  2. Thao allegedly promised payments to Jones, and Mayor Lee intervened on a local measure.1 source
  3. Allegations surface that Port of Oakland covered Sheng Thao's trip expenses to Vietnam, and Jones is his boyfriend.1 source
  4. The scheme involving Sheng Thao and Andre Jones is detailed, revealing Jones was Thao's romantic partner.1 source
  5. FBI raids conducted in Oakland Hills related to the fake job scheme involving Sheng Thao and Andre Jones.1 source
  6. Sheng Thao allegedly paid Andre Jones for a fake job created during his time as Oakland Mayor.1 source
  7. Sheng Thao's activities in Vietnam, including the creation of a fake job for Andre Jones.1 source

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