Stripped
take away from
Prosecutor
a public official who institute legal proceedings against someone
smuggling
The illegal movement of goods in or out of the country
Spanned
extend across / over
Co- opt
to choose or elect a member
Sponsored
Provide with funding by particular organization
Outrageous
Shockingly bad, excessive
Bribes
Dishonest persuade to act in one's favor by money
Tandem
having two seats arranged one in front of the other
Apparatus
The complex structure of a particular organization
Money Laundering
The process of changing large amount of money obtained from crimes into a legitimate source
Seize
take, hold on something
attorney
a lawyer
Testimony
a formal written or spoken statement
Deference
polite submission and respect
Stain
mark, something that is not easily removed
