DETROIT — Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million.
Gary Jones, who quit his post in November, has been under scrutiny for months. Agents conducted a public search of his suburban Detroit home last summer. Key allies also have pleaded guilty as part of the government’s sweeping corruption probe.
Jones was charged with conspiracy in a document titled a criminal “information,” which signals that a guilty plea is likely.
A message seeking comment was left with his attorney.