The phrase "murky ties" means relationships or connections that are not clear or transparent, often involving suspicious or dubious activities. Full definition
Several Russians with murky ties to the Internet Research Agency (IRA), the Kremlin - backed «troll factory» that special counsel Robert Mueller indicted last month, were reportedly behind the creation of the game called «Hilltendo.» (businessinsider.com)
A version of this article appears in print on October 17, 2012, on Page A25 of the New York edition with the headline: Attack Ads, by Outside Groups With Murky Ties, Shape 3 New York Senate Races. (nytimes.com)
The authors of the letter, which was published and sent to Congress on Monday, also write that Pruitt has shown interest only in repealing regulations and not in the EPA's basic health and safety functions, and that the Oklahoma AG's still - murky ties to fossil fuel industry groups are cause for alarm. (businessinsider.com)