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Former Navy Civilian Employee Sentenced to 72 Months for Bribery and Tax Fraud Schemes

SAN DIEGO – James Soriano, a former public official at the Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego, was sentenced in federal court today to 72 months in prison for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. According to his plea agreement, Soriano admitted he accepted bribes from defense contractors in the form of lavish meals, employment opportunities for family members and friends, and tickets to premier sporting events. In exchange, he used his position to help the contractors secure and maintain hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts.

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Action Details

  • Date:Sept. 9, 2026, midnight
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of California
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions