FBI Detroit Launches Public Corruption Reporting Email

DETROIT, MI — The FBI Detroit Division has created an email for the public to report suspicion of public corruption directly to FBI special agents and analysts.

The email launch comes the same day two Detroit police officers were indicted on public corruption charges related to towing.

The FBI defines public corruption as someone who works for the government—local, state, or federal—and conducts an official act in exchange for money, goods, or services. It also includes public employees who take something of value for their own personal gain. Public corruption could include bribery, kickbacks, or bid-rigging. It might even mean that no action is taken—like not enforcing or imposing certain local regulations.

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“Most public officials are committed to serving their communities with integrity. Unfortunately, we continue to see elected and appointed officials across the state of Michigan who use their positions for personal gain,” said FBI Detroit Special Agent in Charge Timothy Waters. “The FBI has a solemn responsibility to investigate allegations of public corruption and we are asking the public’s help to identify those officials who are abusing their positions and the public’s trust.”

According to the FBI, public corruption erodes public confidence, undermines the strength of our democracy, and is the top criminal priority for the FBI. Many of the FBI’s investigations start with a tip from the public.

Anyone with information about public corruption anywhere in Michigan should report it directly to FBI Detroit special agents and analysts at MichiganCorruption@fbi.gov.

If you prefer to do so anonymously, you can call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov.