Former Connecticut budget official convicted of extorting school construction contractors

Former Connecticut official Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis has been convicted of extorting contractors while overseeing state-funded school construction projects. Found guilty on over 20 federal counts, Diamantis faces sentencing in January 2026. The case has prompted Governor Ned Lamont to reinforce oversight measures, highlighting ongoing concerns over corruption, ethics, and transparency in Connecticut’s public contracting system.

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