A Clarksville man pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Thursday in a scheme in which he paid off the former's Prince George's County Executive and a county police officer for favors to benefit his liquor stores, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.
Amrik Singh Melhi, 51, admitted to extortion, while his wife, Ravinder Kaur Melhi, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Prosecutors said her charges involved illegally accessing protected Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration records.
According to his plea agreement, Amrik Melhi paid off the county executive with money and campaign donations in exchange for licenses, permit inspections, and influencing legislation to benefit his liquor stores Prince George's County.
Melhi also paid off Prince George's County Police officer Richard Delabrer to protect the shipments of contraband goods. Delabrer pleaded guilty to extortion in May for purchasing alcohol from an undercover agent and selling it to Melhi.
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