Lower Sentences for Two Bribed Officials in Rotterdam

The Hague Court of Justice has upheld the conviction of two former Rotterdam municipal officials for corruption, including bribery and fraud. Despite previous sentences of 14 months, the court reduced their sentences to six and three months due to the passage of time and restitution made. The case involved a scheme where officials accepted payments from contractors for inflated work, causing significant financial damage to the city.

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