In a revelation that punctures the facade of ethical business practices, Troy Caruso and John Nolan of a New York-based contracting company have admitted to engaging in a kickback scheme that undermines the ideals of fair competition. As reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, both Caruso and Nolan pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges last Friday. The scheme was designed to surreptitiously obtain construction contracts from a Fortune 500 company through illicit payments.