Two former SC DOT officials indicted on corruption charges for taking payments from contractors.

Two former South Carolina Department of Transportation officials have been indicted on corruption charges for allegedly accepting payments from contractors who won public contracts, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. The charges include using official positions for financial gain and accepting rebates, with investigations involving multiple state and federal agencies. The case stems from internal reviews that began in 2023, leading to agency reforms. No further details were provided.