Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 194. Hobbs Act - Corruption of Public Officials.

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Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 194. Hobbs Act - Corruption of Public Officials.

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The FBI opened classification 194 in 1977 for investigations involving public officials who engage in illegal act, "under the color of official right," which obstruct interstate commerce. It is particularly used for investigations in which public officials are involved in various types of kickback schemes. Prior to its establishment, classification 92 was used for investigations of official corruption. The relevant statutory citation is 18 USC Section 1951.

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