Corruption

Military Sealift Command Civmar Prosecuted for Corruption  The Maritime ExecutiveCapt. James Driver, a merchant mariner who served briefly as the master of the MSC fleet auxiliary U…

Is corruption really the source of our economic crisis?  DAWN.comThe idea that corruption is the root cause of Pakistan’s problems needs to be rooted in better evidence. Uzair YounusUpdated about 11 hours ago. As economic …

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale appears in court on fraud and corruption charges  Courier MailJAILED former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has appeared in court with his arm in a sling to face a hearing on a string of charges including fraud,…

Anti-corruption body on way: A-G Porter  7NEWSThe attorney-general has accused Labor of hypocrisy over attempts to condemn the coalition for abandoning an anti-corruption body, saying work is being done.

Corruption on top of failure at the UN’s Palestine agency  New York Post President Trump cut off US funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees last September because UNRWA is “irredeemably …

CSOs blame insecurity on grand corruption  The PunchOladimeji Ramon Some civil society leaders and activists on Wednesday blamed years of grand corruption for the rising insecurity in the country. …

Crossbench patriots home in on Crown corruption  MacroBusinessThe Tasmanian independent Jacqui Lambie says she will consider telling the Morrison government “where to stick their bills” if the Coalition continues to pursue …

Anti-corruption body on way: A-G Porter  9NewsLabor is ramping up pressure on the government to set up a national integrity commission, accusing the coal…

Is corruption really the source of our economic crisis?  DAWN.comThe idea that corruption is the root cause of Pakistan’s problems needs to be rooted in better evidence. Uzair YounusUpdated about 7 hours ago. As economic …

“I will not relent in corruption war,” Kenyatta tells envoys  The StandardPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his commitment to the fight against corruption.

I will not relent in corruption war, Kenyatta tells envoys  Standard DigitalPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his commitment to the fight against corruption.

Samoa police officer charged for corruption  RNZA police officer in Samoa has been arrested and charged with accepting a bribe in relation to a drug smuggling case.

Transparency in institutions must for ending corruption  Kashmir TimesWhen J&K Governor claimed to have begun crackdown on corruption, starting with the sacking of Chairman JK Bank, he also blamed political influence behind …

Iran’s crackdown on corruption reaches elites  Al-MonitorThe Iranian judiciary seems to have gotten serious about fighting corruption with speedy trials and harsh verdicts for powerful businessmen once thought …

Former China Development Bank Boss Investigated for Corruption  Caixin GlobalA former chairman of policy lender China Development Bank (CDB) linked to a secretive business tycoon is now under investigation, in the latest case of China’s …

Pact signed with UN body to make Doha anti-corruption training centre  Gulf TimesHE the Attorney General of Qatar and the United Nations Special Advocate against Corruption, Dr Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, with the Assistant Secretary-General of …

PCSO to probe corruption allegations, review gaming procedures  ABS-CBN NewsThe general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said they are reviewing their gaming procedures to identify the sources of corruption.

Corruption trial of Sudan’s al-Bashir to begin on August 17  Al Jazeera EnglishThe trial of toppled Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges will begin on August 17, his lawyer said, after the former president failed to appear in …

Corruption trial of Sudan’s al-Bashir to begin on August 17  Aljazeera.comThe trial of toppled Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges will begin on August 17, his lawyer said, after the former president failed to appear in …

Warrant issued for Calgary millionaire convicted in cop corruption scheme  CTV NewsA judge issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for wealthy Calgary businessman Ken Carter, 58, after he failed to show up at his sentencing hearing, because his …

Hundreds protest in Liberia over price hikes, corruption  Saudi GazetteMONROVIA — Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with Liberian police in Monrovia on Wednesday during a march against corruption and economic …

Liars, corrupt officials and values formation  INQUIRER.netChecked against certain parameters and key indicators, Transparency International Index has time and again pointed to the Philippines as one among the …

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Support New Anti-Corruption Law Targeting Public Pensions  TAPinto.netSenator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove praised the recent signing of legislation (A-3766) expanding the …

Hundreds protest in Liberia over price hikes, corruption  New Straits TimesMONROVIA: Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with Liberian police in Monrovia on Wednesday during a march against corruption and economic …

PEOPLE BEHIND THE PSCO CORRUPTION SCANDAL  The Manila TimesComments are posted instantaneously through the use of the FindShare login system. If you want to remain anonymous, please select a screen name upon …

The hydra-headed corruption at PCSO  Business MirrorThe nation was shocked on Friday when President Duterte ordered the indefinite closure of popular lotteries and games operated by the Philippine Charity.

Cemex Colombian subsidiary denies corruption after media report  ReutersCement-maker Cemex Latam Holdings on Wednesday denied having a department dedicated to bribes, after a report in Colombian media alleged corruption at …

Cemex Colombian subsidiary denies corruption after media report  ReutersCement-maker Cemex Latam Holdings on Wednesday denied having a department dedicated to bribes, after a report in Colombian media alleged corruption at …

Court convicts Dingle mayor of corruption  The Manila TimesTHE Sandiganbayan’s Special Sixth Division convicted for graft Dingle, Iloilo Mayor Rufino Palabrica 3rd for issuing a business permit to his pharmacy and …

Uhuru: I will not give up on war against corruption  Standard DigitalPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has assured that he will not relent in the war against corruption.

MACC: More than half of those involved in corruption are aged 40 and below  The Star OnlineGEORGE TOWN (Bernama): More than half of the individuals arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the last five years are those…

Two cops found guilty of corruption  Jamaica ObserverKINGSTON, Jamaica — Two police officers, who were accused of soliciting $100,000 from a man to prevent charges against him, have been found guilty of …

Hong Kong police ‘dejected’ at prospect of Yuen Long attack inquiry  South China Morning PostThe investigation by Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog into allegations of police misconduct over the violent Yuen Long mob attack has left some member…

When corruption kills  The News InternationalPublic-sector corruption is a big problem in many developing countries, but in Pakistan it has completely diffused through into the very bones of the country’s …

MACC: More than half of those involved in corruption are 40 and below  Malay MailGEORGE TOWN, July 31 — More than half of the individuals arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the last five years are those …

Rostyslav Averchuk: Guatemala’s anti-corruption experiment  Kyiv PostThere is nothing original about inviting independent experts from other countries to help solve complex problems. Yet giving significant legal powers to foreign …

Uhuru says govt will not relent in war against corruption  Capital FM KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya July 31– President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured that he will not relent in the war against corruption. The President emphasized that no – Kenya …

We will not relent in the war against corruption, President Kenyatta assures  Kenya Broadcasting CorporationPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has assured that he will not relent in the war against corruption. The President emphasized that no effort wi…

China, Vietnam: Jail for Activists Speaking About Corruption  OCCRPA Chinese court sentenced a human rights activist to 12 years in prison for leaking state secrets while a Vietnamese court sent seven activists behind bars …

China, Vietnam: Jail for Activists Speaking About Corruption  OCCRPA Chinese court sentenced a human rights activist to 12 years in prison for leaking state secrets while a Vietnamese court sent seven activists behind bars …

Bulgaria’s anti-corruption chief resigns over apartment scandal  ReutersSOFIA (Reuters) – The head of Bulgaria’s anti-corruption commission has resigned following a scandal over purchases of luxury properties at favorable prices …

Crowngate exposes urgent need for a powerful anti-corruption agency  Sydney Morning HeraldIt is clear that we need a comprehensive and coherent oversight system that brings together all federal office holders.

Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Chief Resigns Over Apartment Scandal  U.S. News & World ReportSOFIA (Reuters) – The head of Bulgaria’s anti-corruption commission has resigned following a scandal over purchases of luxury properties at favorable pri…

Suspended Commissioner Scott Maddox to plead guilty to some charges in public corruption case  Tallahassee.comScott Maddox, whose long political career in Tallahassee came crashing down after his indictment on public corruption charges, is ex…

Spanish Bank BBVA Placed Under Corruption Investigation  OCCRPSpain’s High Court has launched an investigation into the country’s second-largest bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), suspected of bribery and of …

Spanish Bank BBVA Placed Under Corruption Investigation  OCCRPSpain’s High Court has launched an investigation into the country’s second-largest bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), suspected of bribery and of …

Haiti Anti-Corruption Protesters Demand US Stop Supporting President Moise  VOA NewsHaiti’s anti-corruption protesters have a message for U.S. President Donald Trump: change your strategy. “Ambassador M. Sison supporting this corrupt …

Corruption behind Eskom’s 800% loss – DA  Fin24Eskom on Tuesday posted a R20.7bn loss for the 2018/19 financial year, this is 800% more than the R2.3bn loss reported in the previous financial year.

Duterte’s anti-corruption body to conduct lifestyle check on PCSO execs  ABS-CBN NewsMANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-corruption body will conduct a lifestyle check on former and incumbent officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstak…

Zimbabwe tourism permanent secretary held over for corruption, ZBC says  Moneyweb.co.zaThe permanent secretary in Zimbabwe’s tourism ministry, Munesu Munodawafa, has been arrested by the country’s anti-corruption body for alleged abuse of …

It’s Time To Pressure Central American Elites To End The Border Crisis  The FederalistCentral America is rife with corruption at the highest levels of government. The Trump administration should take notice and apply pressure accordingly.

Ex-‘super bank’ chief latest to fall in China’s anti-corruption shakedown  South China Morning PostHu Huaibang is the latest high-profile name from China’s financial sector to face investigation, with a statement implying he faces corruption …

Ex-‘super bank’ chief latest to fall in China’s anti-corruption shakedown  South China Morning PostHu Huaibang is the latest high-profile name from China’s financial sector to face investigation, with a statement implying he faces corruption …

Whistleblower in Macomb corruption scandal says case is ‘far from over’  The Macomb DailyOne of the key behind-the-scenes figures in the Macomb County public corruption scandal says the case is “far from over,” and predicts it will linger for…

Chairman of anti-corruption body Plamen Georgiev resigns  Focus NewsSofia. The chair of the anti-corruption body (Commission for Combating Corruption and Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Property), Plamen Georgiev, has resigned …

Lessons for SA? Third Zimbabwean government official held on corruption  BizNewsThe permanent secretary in Zimbabwe’s tourism ministry, Munesu Munodawafa, has been arrested by the country’s anti-graft body for alleged abuse of office.

HOYT PURVIS: In governing, corruption doesn’t stick to one script  NWAOnlineCorruption comes in many forms. Often it involves money and greed or gaining political or financial advantage or inside information. Not infrequently, it pertains …

CCD owner found dead, Rolls Royce booked for corruption  Business TodayVG Siddhartha found dead on the banks of Nethravathi river, CBI books Rolls Royce in corruption case, MTNL to merge with BSNL.

Despite political stability, Ghana still suffering effects of corruption  Crux: Covering all things CatholicCompared to other African countries, Ghana has been relatively stable following the transition to democratic rule in 1992. But Ghana h…

PPP’s ideology revolves around corruption: Senator Faisal  Associated Press of PakistanISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed on Wednesday alleged that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ideology revolved …

Australian state corruption body to probe Labor’s ties to Chinese community  The Straits TimesSYDNEY (REUTERS) – Australia’s most populous state will investigate if a Chinese friendship division of the country’s main opposition party broke ru…

Zahid’s seven visa corruption charges transferred to Shah Alam court  Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Sessions Court here today allowed an application by former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to transfer …

Deutsche Welle: Ukraine′s anti-corruption campaign targets Klitschko and Poroshenko  Kyiv PostThe Ukrainian verb “sadzhaty” has two meanings: to “plant” and to “put behind bars.” When Volodymyr Zelensky, a former television comic, ran for pre…

KZN MEC for agriculture must fight corruption – IFP  CitizenThe call comes against the background of a forensic investigation launched into the alleged misuse of more than R200 million. The Inkatha Freedom Party has …

Australian state corruption body to probe Labor’s ties to Chinese community  Reuters UKAustralia’s most populous state will investigate if a Chinese friendship division of the country’s main opposition party broke rules on political donations…

‘Mkhwebane payment was one of thousands flagged, no proof of corruption’  702Open Secrets’ Hennie van Vuuren says OCCRP report is ‘half-baked’ and public needs to take a step back and look at the facts.

Australian state corruption body to probe Labor’s ties to Chinese community  ReutersAustralia’s most populous state will investigate if a Chinese friendship division of the country’s main opposition party broke rules on political donations, a…

Former Durres Mayor Dako and family banned entry to US under corruption accusations  Tirana TimesTIRANA, July 30 – The US State Department banned Durres Mayor Vangjush Dako and his family members from entering the United States on Tuesday.

CJI Cracks Whip on Judicial Corruption, Allows CBI to Probe Corruption Charges Against High Court Judge  News18Justice SN Shukla had allegedly favoured a medical college in Lucknow by extending its deadline to admit students even though the S…

Home of journalist who covered corruption in Aceh burns down, arson suspected  Coconuts JakartaIn a country like Indonesia where corruption is rife and lucrative, those who attempt to fight graft often face intimidation and violence. The home…

Chinese political donations to be probed by Australian watchdog  South China Morning PostThe inquiry will examine the links between New South Wales Labor figures and high-profile Chinese Communist Party-linked political donor Huang Xiangmo, …

China widens net in fight against corruption  Eleven MyanmarBEIJING (China Daily/ANN) – Thousands of fugitives extradited, repatriated or persuaded to return home. Yang Xiuzhu, a prisoner in Zhejiang province, said …

Zahid’s corruption trial transferred to Shah Alam  MalaysiakiniAfter lawyers filed conflicting motions on where to hear Zahid’s trial, a Kuala Lumpur court rules in Zahid’s favour.

Bring us corruption claims: crossbench MPs  Ballarat CourierAustralians with evidence of corruption have been urged to share it with crossbenchers in federal parliament, who have no hesitation airing their claims. A sw…

Can This Young Justice Minister Uproot South Africa’s Corruption Problem?  OZYRonald Lamola, 35, could be president one day. But first, he needs to get his country’s legal system back on track.

Philippine national lottery resumes after suspension amid corruption reports  The Straits TimesMANILA (DPA) – National lottery operations in the Philippines resumed on Wednesday (July 31) after President Rodrigo Duterte partially lifted an or…

Rolls Royce booked by CBI in corruption case  India TodayThe CBI has booked London-based Rolls Royce in a corruption case for allegedly paying over Rs 77 crore as commission to an agent to win contracts from …

Chinese political donations to NSW Labor to be investigated by corruption watchdog  The GuardianIcac to examine whether scheme set up to ‘circumvent prohibitions or requirements’ on political donations.

First suspect in Netanyahu corruption probe up for pre-indictment hearing  The Times of IsraelZe’ev Rubinstein to face prosecutors Wednesday over allegations of being accessory to bribery in Bezeq case; PM scheduled for own hearing in October.

‘They’re morally corrupt’: Crossbenchers slam politics and take on Crown  Sydney Morning HeraldFederal crossbenchers have lashed out at “morally corrupt” politicians who are not heeding calls for a more powerful commission to investigate corr…

Supreme court judge supports a National Integrity Commission to investigate corruption in politics and the bureaucracy  The AdvertiserA NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the *content* (including ads) you use across…

Obscene texts and corruption: the downfall of Puerto Rico’s governor – podcast  The GuardianOliver Laughland discusses the mass protests in Puerto Rico which led to Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation. And: Larry Elliott on why sterling is at a 28…

Getting a head start in the fight against corruption  Myanmar TimesMyanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is taking the lead in an initiative to ensure schoolchildren learn about the harm corruption can do.

Crown corruption ‘investigation’ shows how power really works in Australia  CrikeyFor a demonstration of how power really works in Australia, yesterday’s events in Parliament were highly educational. The major parties, who both have strong …

Federal ICAC supporters say alleged casino corruption exposes gaps in integrity system  The MandarinThe Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity will investigate lurid allegations suggesting an unsavoury relationship between Austra…

Vietnam anti-corruption activist gets 30 months in jail  Federal News NetworkA Vietnamese court has sentenced an anti-corruption activist to 30 months in jail for causing a public disorder…

As key Walsh aide testifies in corruption trial, clarity remains elusive  The Boston GlobeThe corruption trial of city officials Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan is unfolding, and one big question looms — when does politics become extor…

How Wanjiku helps corruption to thrive  Standard DigitalCorrupt politicians hate audits and they do not want these reports to ever see the light of day.

Sona episode 4: Corruption is the enemy  INQUIRER.netFighting corruption and criminality was the framing theme of President Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona), two strong campaign promises that …

Anti-corruption, Crime Fighting Efforts Should Be Free From Political Influence – PSOJ  rjrnewsonline.comThe Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) has proposed that strategies to address crime, violence and corruption in Jamaica shoul…

Ukraine’s anti-corruption campaign targets Klitschko and Poroshenko  DW (English)Ukraine’s new president swept to power by vowing to fight corruption. On the heels of Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s election success, his predecessor and the …

Former Peruvian president denied bail in corruption case because officials fear he would flee to Israel  JTA NewsSAN FRANCISCO (J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA) — A former Peruvian president living in the Bay Area and facing…

3:37 Auditions Could Point to Corruption by Colombian General  Prensa Latina30 de julio de 2019, 15:37Bogota, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Auditions presented by the Colombian Attorney General”s Office would point to acts of corruption that …

New legislation to fight corruption in Parliament soon  ft.lkBy Chathuri Dissanayake The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is set to present new legislation to address loopholes in …

Court Health Ministry employee charged with corruption  FBC NewsAn employee with the Health Ministry was charged with corruption related offences yesterday in the Suva Magistrates Court. Ravnesh Sagar was charged by …

Korean Fat Leonard? Feds probe new US Navy corruption case in Asia  DefenseNews.comThe Department of Justice is probing new allegations of husbanding services corruption in Asia in a case with strong echoes of the Fat Leonard scandal that has…

Ex-Downingtown police officer arrested for corruption of minors  Montgomery NewspapersDOWNINGTOWN — A former borough police officer and resource officer for Downingtown West High School has been arrested for corruption of minors after she …

Downingtown police officer arrested for corruption of minors  Daily Local NewsDOWNINGTOWN — A former borough police officer and resource officer for Downingtown West High School has been arrested for corruption of minors after she …

Ex-Downingtown police officer arrested for corruption of minors  Daily Local NewsDOWNINGTOWN — A former borough police officer and resource officer for Downingtown West High School has been arrested for corruption of minors after she …

Solomons govt to launch anti-corruption commission this year  RNZThe Solomon Islands government is planning to launch the country’s first Independent Commission Against Corruption before the end of the year.