influence peddler

• Человек, который использует своё положение или связи для получения услуг, денег или преимуществ путём оказания влияния, часто коррумпированным или неэтичным способом.

A person who uses their position or connections to gain favors, money, or advantages by exerting influence, often in a corrupt or unethical manner.

1. Corrupt broker of powerC1formal

   A person who uses their connections and influence to obtain favors or benefits, often in a corrupt or unethical manner, typically in politics or business.

   Торговец влиянием

   • The senator was accused of being an influence peddler, trading access for campaign donations.
   • An influence peddler was arrested for bribing government officials.
   • The investigation revealed a network of influence peddlers operating in the capital.