A New York jury has found Nadine Menendez, wife of former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, guilty on all 15 counts for her role in a sweeping bribery scheme involving cash, gold bars, and a luxury car.

The 58-year-old was convicted of bribery, obstruction of justice, and other corruption-related charges for assisting her husband in accepting lavish gifts in exchange for political favors. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 12.

Nadine Menendez was originally indicted alongside her husband in September 2023, but her trial was postponed due to her breast cancer treatment. Her conviction follows that of Robert Menendez, who was found guilty in July 2024 and sentenced to 11 years in prison.

In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York described the couple as “partners in crime” who engaged in “corrupt official acts.”

“Today’s verdict sends a clear message: public office is not for sale,” the statement declared.

Prosecutors argued that Nadine Menendez played a central role in the scheme, often serving as the intermediary who received cash, gold, and other benefits on behalf of her husband, then the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. That position gave him considerable influence over U.S. foreign policy, including matters related to Egypt—an alleged beneficiary of the couple’s actions.

“She was keeping him in the loop every step of the way,” said prosecutor Paul M. Monteleoni during closing arguments, according to The New York Times.

Defense attorneys contended that prosecutors failed to prove that any official actions by Senator Menendez were directly tied to the gifts found in their home, including envelopes stuffed with cash and gold bars worth over $100,000—discovered during a 2022 FBI raid.

Speaking outside the courthouse, her lawyer Barry Coburn expressed disappointment. “We fought hard, and it hurts,” he said. “This is a very rough day for us.”

Prosecutors also introduced digital evidence, including text messages and a telling internet search by Senator Menendez: “How much is one kilo of gold worth?”

The case involved several others: New Jersey developer Fred Daibes and Wael Hana, an Egyptian-born businessman who ran a halal certification company, were both convicted. Insurance broker Jose Uribe pleaded guilty in March 2024 for his role in the scheme.

The convictions mark a dramatic fall for the Menendezes and highlight what federal prosecutors describe as one of the most egregious public corruption scandals in recent memory.