The Eslioter Fraud Crisis

The Eslioter Fraud crisis involved the illegal distribution of development permits throughout the Eslioter system from 59-63 PA. 
As the Alliance expanded its grasp on the Milky Way, colonization efforts grew. With the establishment of Alliance Speedway 39-14B, the Eslioter system became the furthest colonization zone in Syndicate Space. Lyre Bryren was appointed Ambassador for the system. 
Many of the planets themselves were not fit for development. The area was ripe with iron ore, which meant many mining companies would pay top dollar for development permits. Delbin Siskos - owner of Siskos Industries - hired many settlers from the newly formed colony of Syleneas (nothing more than a bar and some housing quarters) on the condition that they purchase a development permit (which were being obtained in disproportionate quantities by Ambassador Lyre Bryren) and transfer it to him. He would then sell development rights off in bulk to the highest bidder. 
Reportedly, Siskos had a large feud with one of his employees - Idola Leventi - who he fired. Leventi then turned on Siskos and reported him to The Alliance in 62 PA. Siskos was indicted on charges of fraud. He was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison and a one million ducat fine. Additionally, Lyre Bryren was also indicted for using her position to illegally obtain and distribute development permits. She was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison
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