Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao allegedly promised to use city funds to buy homes and extend a recycling contract with the city in exchange for favors.

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Thao’s Longtime Partner, and Two Local Businessmen Charged with Bribery Offenses

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and two local businessmen were named in an indictment unsealed Friday alleging the four conspired to funnel city business to companies owned by the men in exchange for money and benefits to Thao and her partner.

Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two members of the politically influential Duong family.

Sheng Thao, recalled as Oakland’s mayor by voters in November, has been indicted on corruption charges and accused of taking bribes.

The appointment reflects a key component of the alleged conspiracy: to fill major city staff roles with people who could favor Thao’s campaign backers for heavy public funding.

Thao's longtime boyfriend, Andre Jones, and David Duong and his son, Andy Duong, were also charged in the indictment.

Federal authorities on Friday charged Thao; her boyfriend, Andre Jones; and local business owners David and Andy Duong with conspiracy and bribery.

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend and a father-son team who run the local recycling company were indicted Friday on federal bribery and conspiracy charges for an alleged pay-to-play scheme.