Eleven years after his initial arrest, Leonard Glenn Francis, aka “Fat Leonard,” was convicted of masterminding one of the largest bribery and corruption scandals in US military history.

The former military defense contractor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the decade-long scheme involving dozens of US Navy officials. He was also ordered to pay $20 million in restitution to the Navy and a $150,000 fine, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.

Francis was scheduled to be sentenced once before in September 2022, but he cut off his GPS monitor and fled the country. He was later arrested in 2023 after being found in Venezuela and brought back to the US

“FAT LEONARD” FACES SENTENCE IN NAVY BRIBERY SCANDAL

Leonard Glenn Francis, aka “Fat Leonard,” pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud charges in one of the largest corruption scandals in US military history. ((US Marshal Service))

His conviction covers both his role in the bribery and his escape from the country. He will receive credit for time spent in custody in both the US and Venezuela, totaling more than 6 years.

Frances admitted to authorities that he provided free meals, prostitutes and other items to naval personnel to help them obtain port visits by naval vessels in places he controlled. He would then overcharge the Navy by more than $35 million for his services, according to prosecutors.

Undated photo of Leonard Glenn Francis, owner of maritime services firm Glenn Defense Marine Asia in Singapore. ((Credit: NCIS-DCIS files))

“Leonard Francis lined his pockets with taxpayer dollars while undermining the integrity of the U.S. Navy,” U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath said in a statement Tuesday. “The impact of his deception and manipulation will be felt for a long time, but justice has been served today.”

Prosecutors said his actions were “aggravated and egregious” but agreed he should be credited for supply “detailed information on hundreds of individuals, from petty officers to admirals, including captains, commanders, vice admirals and rear admirals,” according to prosecutors.

‘FAT LEONARD’ CUT OFF ANKLE MONITOR weeks before sentencing in $35 million US Navy corruption scandal

Another undated photo of Leonard Glenn Francis. ((Credit: Courtesy of Glenn Defense Marine Asia))

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After his arrest, nearly 1,000 Navy officers came under scrutiny, including 91 admirals.

Federal prosecutors brought criminal charges against 34 defendants, 33 of whom were convicted after Francis provided information to authorities while in US custody.

Fox News Digital’s Chris Pandolfo and The Associated Press contributed to this report.