Konstantinos 'Kosta' Diamantis

Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis, a former Connecticut lawmaker and state official, has been publicly reported to face serious criminal charges related to corruption. According to a federal indictment filed in the District of Connecticut, Diamantis is accused of engaging in a scheme involving extortion, bribery, conspiracy, and making false statements. The indictment alleges that while serving as an official of the State of Connecticut, specifically as the director of the Office of School Construction Grants and Review and later as deputy secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, Diamantis used his official position to demand and receive payments from construction contractors, notably Acranom Masonry, Inc., through threats and in exchange for official acts concerning school construction projects funded by the state (CourtListener). The charges include extortion under color of official right, conspiracy to commit extortion and bribery, and making false statements to federal agents. The indictment details that Diamantis allegedly used threats to influence the awarding and management of multi-million dollar school construction projects, demanding payments in exchange for official favors and pressure on other officials. The case also alleges that Diamantis conspired with others to accept illicit payments for his benefit, with overt acts committed in Connecticut (CourtListener). As of the latest available information, the case remains active, and no final resolution such as conviction or dismissal has been publicly reported.