Who was involved in the crdit mobilier scandal and what was the purpose of this company?

The Credit Mobilier scandal involved prominent figures in the U.S. government during the 1860s, including politicians such as Congressman Oakes Ames and Vice President Schuyler Colfax. Credit Mobilier was a construction company created by Union Pacific Railroad executives to build the railroad and inflate costs, allowing them to profit from government contracts. The scandal emerged when it was revealed that company officials had bribed politicians to protect their interests, leading to widespread public outrage and calls for reform.