U.S. Navy captain jailed for almost 4 years in sex-for-secrets scandal

A Navy captain who oversaw operations in the U.S. Pacific Fleet has been jailed for nearly four years in prison for providing classified information to a Malaysian defence contractor in exchange for luxury hotel stays and the services of prostitutes. Capt. Daniel Dusek, 49, is the highest-ranking officer to be charged in one of the military’s worst bribery scandals. U.S. District Judge Janis L. Sammartino also ordered Dusek to pay a $70,000 fine and $30,000 in restitution to the Navy for giving ship and submarine schedules to help Leonard Glenn Francis.

It’s truly unimaginable to the court that someone in your position with the United States Navy would sell out based on what was provided to you — hotel rooms, entertainment and the services of prostitutes.

U.S. District Judge Janis L. Sammartino

Francis’ company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia Ltd., or GDMA, overbilled the maritime branch by more than $34 million, according to court documents. Prosecutor Mark Pletcher said Dusek used his position to influence admirals to re-route ships to ports either owned by Francis or with lax oversight so fake tariffs and other fees could be imposed without being detected. Dusek told the federal court in San Diego that he will never forgive himself for his actions, which spanned a seven-month period starting in July 2010.

I will hold this guilt in my heart for the rest of my life.

Capt. Daniel Dusek

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