lobbying efforts

A third individual has pleaded guilty in connection to a bribery investigation involving Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar. The investigation reveals that a Houston woman acted as an intermediary between Azerbaijan and Cuellar, facilitating the transfer of over $360,000 in bribes to the congressman's family in exchange for lobbying efforts.

The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed publicly, admitted to violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). This act mandates that individuals acting as agents of foreign principals disclose their relationship with the foreign government and their related. . .