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flag A DEA supervisor is charged with taking $10,000 in bribes to fast-track U.S. visas in the Dominican Republic.

flag A Drug Enforcement Administration supervisor, identified in court documents as Cordero, is facing federal charges for allegedly accepting $10,000 bribes to fast-track U.S. visas in the Dominican Republic, bypassing standard processing times. flag According to a criminal complaint, the scheme involved a music promoter who used a contact inside the U.S. Embassy to secure expedited appointments, with payments made after consular interviews. flag Investigators uncovered the plot through a sting operation involving a confidential source and WhatsApp messages linked to Cordero’s embassy phone. flag The case prompted the Trump administration to close the DEA’s Caribbean office, calling it a breach of public trust. flag Cordero was arrested in Washington, released on personal recognizance, and is scheduled to appear in court on March 6. flag The DEA has not commented on the allegations but affirmed its commitment to integrity.

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