abscam
n. C2 Proficiency US //ˈæbskæm// ab·scam
n. a famous American political scandal from the 1980s where people were caught taking money in exchange for favors.
n. a major political corruption scandal in the United States during the early 1980s, involving the use of a sting operation to expose bribery and illegal lobbying.
The Abscam scandal led to several high-profile resignations.
Investigative journalists played a key role in uncovering the Abscam scandal through the use of hidden cameras.
The Abscam scandal remains a significant case study in political ethics, illustrating how undercover operations can reveal systemic corruption within government agencies.