“As alleged, David and Andy Duong used bribes to further the profitability of their business interests and to obtain undo influence over the appointment of high-level Oakland city officials.

The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her conduct.

The indictments on bribery charges sent shockwaves across Oakland with some of former Mayor Sheng Thao's colleagues responding, saying now the city must move forward and win its residents' trust back.