Security News > 2020 > November > Apple's global security boss accused of bribing cops with 200 free iPads in exchange for concealed gun permits

Apple's head of global security tried to bung cops hundreds of free iPads in exchange for special gun permits, it is claimed.

Thomas Moyer, 50, was last week charged [PDF] with bribing senior officers in Santa Clara county, home to Apple's Cupertino headquarters.

According to prosecutors, between February and August last year, Undersheriff Rick Sung and Captain James Jensen refused to issue four concealed-carry weapon licenses to Apple employees unless the pair got something in return.

Moyer, it is claimed, promised to donate 200 iPads, worth about $70,000 at retail, to the sheriff's office in exchange for the permits, it is alleged.

In a statement, the county sheriff's office said: "This is a difficult time for our organization our goal remains to provide the highest level of public safety to the residents of Santa Clara County. The hundreds of men and women who represent the Sheriff's Office will continue to serve our community with compassion, honesty and integrity."

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