Corruption

Sudan’s deposed ruler Omar al-Bashir faces trial over corruption  Al Jazeera EnglishDeposed former president is also wanted by the ICC for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur.

The week in corruption, 16 August  Transparency InternationalThis week we’re looking at Latin America, where several ex-presidents have been making headlines. In Panama, a recent court decision raised serious …

Corruption is toxic and prevailing in every sector – Anglican Bishop  GhanaWebThe Anglican Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese has bemoaned the continuous increase of corruption and indiscipline in Ghana. The Right Reverend Felix Odei …

Corruption in govt contracts  Trinidad NewsOPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday alleged that three companies belonging to a high-ranking member of the ruling People’s National …

Afghanistan: corruption, crisis and loved ones lost – PM  ABC LocalThe bombing of a weekend wedding party in the Afghan capital Kabul has been claimed by IS, in a climate of escalating violence in the country. The incident …

‘Andhra Pradesh to target only corrupt green projects’  Economic TimesThe intention of the chief minister was not to review all PPAs across the board. There was prima facie evidence that there was mala fide, corruption and …

August 19th | Is apathy creep enabling corruption in this Eastern Washington town?  KUOW News and InformationSmall town corruption. Protections for domestic violence survivors. How to fix our broken school system. Wolves and humpbacks are bot…

Eli Kaul: Will corruption poison Ukraine’s new president?  Kyiv PostNicolai Petro mentions the rise of the “fifth column”—the term given by former president Petro Poroshenko to individuals in Ukraine who seek improved relations …

Bolsonaro Interferes in Anti-Corruption Bodies That Looked Into his Family’s Affairs  The Rio TimesOver the past two months, President Jair Bolsonaro has directly interfered in the three main anti-corruption bodies in Brazil that have somehow…

South Africans think corruption increased during Ramaphosa’s first six months as president: Report  TimesLIVESixty-four percent of South Africans think corruption increased in the past 12 months. This is according to the 10th edition of the G…

Anti-Corruption Group Expresses Joy EFCC Is Probing Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan Alleged Power Project Scams  SaharaReporters.comThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Comm…

Editorial | Rank politicians against anti-corruption benchmarks | Commentary  Jamaica GleanerHoward Mitchell’s proposal for the private sector to seriously assess the behaviour of politicians, and formally declaring its intention so to do bef…

Judge postpones second corruption trial of Malaysia’s former PM  The HinduHigh Court Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah agreed to postpone the second trial until August 26.

Case of corruption and economic growth in Pakistan  The Express TribuneISLAMABAD: While most Pakistanis struggle with stagnant incomes in recent times, they blame the systemic corruption in the body politic for their economic …

Case of corruption and economic growth in Pakistan  The Express TribuneISLAMABAD: While most Pakistanis struggle with stagnant incomes in recent times, they blame the systemic corruption in the body politic for their economic …

Judge postpones 2nd corruption trial of Malaysia’s former PM  Miami HeraldA judge has delayed by a week the second trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak for alleged corruption linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of …

Deputy drug controller Naresh Sharma arrested over corruption charges, suspended  CNBCTV18The health ministry on Sunday said deputy drug controller Naresh Sharma, posted at the CDSCO headquarters, has been suspended following his arrest by th…

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi furious about corruption ahead of elections  Nikkei Asian ReviewYANGON — Myanmar’s ruling party led by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi faces struggles on many sides as next year’s general election looms,&nbs.

Judge postpones 2nd corruption trial of Malaysia’s former PM  The Seattle TimesKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The second trial of Malaysian’s ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state …

Najib Razak’s Second Corruption Trial Is Postponed by Judge  BloombergKuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AP) — The second trial of Malaysian’s ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state …

Duterte unaware of identity of 2 aides facing corruption probe: Panelo  ABS-CBN NewsPresident Rodrigo Duterte does not know who among his Cabinet secretaries are being investigated by his anti-corruption body, his spokesperson said Monday.

Sudan’s deposed ruler Omar al-Bashir faces trial over corruption  Aljazeera.comDeposed former president is also wanted by the ICC for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur.

Liberia: Judge Suspended for One for Alleged Corruption  Front Page AfricaMonrovia – Associate Commercial Court Judge Richard Klah has been suspended for one year by the Supreme Court of Liberia and risked impeachment by the …

Anti-corruption group demands transparency in forex trading  The PunchNike Popoola The Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit has called for transparency and ethical dealing in the Nigerian forex trading ac…

Besieged Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk branded weak  The AustralianAnnastacia Palaszczuk is standing by her chief of staff in the face of corruption allegations, inciting opposition criticism that she is the weakest premier …

FBI finds public corruption threat in marijuana industry  Cal Coast TimesThe FBI announced on Thursday it is seeking tips on public corruption involving marijuana businesses. Currently, agents have found corruption primary …

Will Corruption Poison Ukraine’s New President?  The National Interest OnlineOvercoming the persistence of corruption will be the most difficult task for Ukraine in the coming decade.

Back Talk: Government corruption; Clintons and Epstein | Opinion  The TrentonianIn your reply to the reader who commented about the Mercer County Freeholder and county corruption you mentioned there is “definitely too much corruption in …

Poldark series 5 episode 6 review: corruption and heartbreak  Den of Geek UKPoldark takes another dark turn in its final series. Spoilers ahead in our review…

The corrupt Rodrigo Duterte  INQUIRER.netPresident Duterte made two policy statements lately defining conduct on corruption. In fact, both can be considered as stratagems because they proposed …

The corrupt Rodrigo Duterte  INQUIRER.netPresident Duterte made two policy statements lately defining conduct on corruption. In fact, both can be considered as stratagems because they proposed …

Ex-Mayor of Palm Springs Indicted in Corruption Case Alleging He Took $375K in Bribes  KTLA Los AngelesA grand jury has indicted the former mayor of Palm Springs in a public corruption case that alleges he took $375000 in bribes from real est…

Road-clearing a herculean fight vs corruption, says lawmaker  The Manila TimesTHE Duterte administration’s goal to solve Metro Manila’s traffic woes would be almost impossible if authorities continue resorting to bribery, Buhay party-list Rep…

Fight against corruption: Role of justice in restoring State authority  Algeria Press ServiceALGIERS- Minister of Justice Belkacem Zeghmati on Sunday stressed the role expected from the justice system to restore State’s authority, by the figh…

Lack of Fiscally Transparency in Nigeria Could Enable Corruption –Report  SaharaReporters.comThe report revealed that Nigeria has not made significant progress in its fiscal transparency.

Lack of Fiscally Transparency in Nigeria Could Enable Corruption –Report  SaharaReporters.comThe report revealed that Nigeria has not made significant progress in its fiscal transparency.

Corruption, favouritism rampant during previous regimes in Haryana: Rajnath Singh  Moneycontrol.comHe said the BJP government has showed zero tolerance towards corruption and vowed that anyone found guilty of corruption will be punished.

FBI: Marijuana Legalization Leading to Increase in Public Corruption  Conservative Daily NewsThe FBI says that public corruption is on the increase in states that have legalized marijuana. “As an increasing number of states change their marij…

Umdoni officials yet to be disciplined for corruption  IOLDespite three independent findings of corruption, fraud and maladministration in Umdoni municipality nothing has been done …

Omar al-Bashir to face corruption charges in court  The GuardianOmar al-Bashir, the former president of Sudan, will face corruption charges in court, on the first day of a high profile trial that may see the deposed autocratic …

Welfare minister resigns as corruption charges loom  JNS.orgFacing charges of fraud and breach of trust, Haim Katz denies any wrongdoing, saying all his official dealings were “in the interest of the public.”

Drug controller held for corruption, suspended  ANI NewsNew Delhi [India], Aug 18 (ANI): The government on Sunday suspended Deputy Drug Controller Naresh Sharma after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) …

Atienza describes Duterte’s fight against corruption as ‘herculean’  Manila BulletinBy Charrisa Luci-Atienza. Buhay partylist Rep. Lito Atienza yesterday described as “herculean fight against corruption” President Duterte’s directive to disma…

BIR should look into allegations of corruption in the case of abducted revenue officers – Albayalde  Manila BulletinThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) should look into allegations that kidnap-for-ransom victims were involved in corruption a…

Welfare minister resigns as corruption charges loom  Israel HayomLikud MK Haim Katz resigned as welfare minister on Friday after Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit announced earlier last week that he plans to indict him on …

Maine Voices: Resistance growing to corrupt, deceptive corporate practices  Kennebec Journal & Morning SentinelA new generation of Americans is looking to break the stranglehold that businesses have on every aspect of their lives.

In Mexico, a Powerful Union Boss Offers an Anti-Corruption Test  AS/COA OnlineMEXICO CITY – A familiar question hung in the air (and on social media) last week after a judge sent former social development secretary Rosario Robles to …

PLO’s Erekat Urges Expediting UNRWA Corruption Probe  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishPalestine Liberation Organization Secretary General Saeb Erekat urged United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres to speed up the course of ongoing investigations …

PLO’s Erekat Urges Expediting UNRWA Corruption Probe  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishPalestine Liberation Organization Secretary General Saeb Erekat urged United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres to speed up the course of ongoing investigations …

Corruption under control, says Minister Baskota  Himalayan TimesMinister of Communications and Information Gokul Prasad Baskota today claimed that corruption cases in the country had not increased.

NAB recovers Rs326b from corrupt elements  The News InternationalISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far recovered Rs326 billion from the corrupt elements and deposited into the national exchequer …

NAB recovers Rs326b from corrupt elements  The News InternationalIslamabad : National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far recovered Rs326 billion from the corrupt elements and deposited into the national exchequer which …

Political corruption is the enemy we live with  Stockton RecordPolitical corruption takes many forms. Voter suppression and gerrymandering are two and another is government for sale to lobbyists and others who donate …

Lawmaker Says Iran Car Manufacturers Mired In Corruption  RadioFardaIran’s car manufacturing industry is suffering from “widespread financial corruption,” a member of Majles (parliament) has disclosed.

TRS govt buried deep in corruption: Laxman  The New Indian ExpressAs per a study, TS ranks second in the country with regard to corruption.

Hundreds protest in Petah Tikva after claims of police brutality  The Times of IsraelLeaders of Democratic Camp demand probe into authorities’ conduct during Friday demonstrations near AG’s home; activists say elderly people beaten.

anti corruption protesters turn blind eye to prosecutor general race  The Brazilian ReportAnti corruption demonstrators who ousted Dilma Rousseff are less keen on opposing attacks on Brazil’s prosecutor general position.

anti corruption protesters turn blind eye to prosecutor general race  The Brazilian ReportAnti corruption demonstrators who ousted Dilma Rousseff are less keen on opposing attacks on Brazil’s prosecutor general position.

Puerto Rico governor to stay, fight corruption  WHYYShe said her priorities are to fight corruption, secure federal hurricane recovery funds and help pull Puerto Rico out of its 13-year recession.

Algerian Olympic Committee signs anti-corruption deal with DGSN  Insidethegames.bizA deal designed to fight all forms of corruption in sport has been signed by the Algerian Olympic Committee and the Directorate General for National Security i…

Algerian Olympic Committee signs anti-corruption deal with DGSN  Insidethegames.bizA deal designed to fight all forms of corruption in sport has been signed by the Algerian Olympic Committee and the Directorate General for National Security i…

Erekat calls on UN chief to accelerate probe into UNRWA corruption suspicions  WAFA – Palestine News AgencyRAMALLAH, Saturday, August 17, 2019 (WAFA) – Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Saeb Rekat, called today…

BJPs Khadse warns party against inducting anybody accused of corruption  Business StandardAdmitting into party fold those against whom the BJP had once levelled corruption charges was not a good idea, senior party leader Eknath Khadse said on…

Puerto Rico: Governor Vasquez to stay, fight corruption  Antelope Valley PressSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As a child, Puerto Rico’s newest governor said she would stand on her balcony and hold imaginary trials, always finding the …

‘City on a Hill’ explores corruption-plagued Boston  IOLHollywood pulled out the big guns for “City on a Hill”. This new crime drama series, which is something along the lines of “The Sopranos” meets “The Shield”, …

NAB recovers Rs326bn from corrupt elements  Business RecorderISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has so far recovered Rs 326 billion from the corrupt elements and deposited into the national exchequer …

The colonial origins of extractivism in Africa  Al Jazeera EnglishThere is no such thing as a ‘resource curse’ and Africans are no more corrupt than others.

Wandayi calls for new laws to tame corruption suspects  Standard DigitalUgunja MP Opiyo Wandayi (pictured) has urged his colleagues in Parliament to create a new law that would automatically stop public officers charged with graft …

Sex workers speak of rape, corruption and harassment by police  TimesLIVE“Two years ago a policeman arrested me. He was alone and took me somewhere in the town in his car and then told me to give him free services and so I did,” a …

Russia refuses to extradite ex-Armenian official accused of corruption  Panorama.amThe Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has turned down Armenia’s request for the extradition of Mihran Poghosyan, a former MP and chief of the Compulsory …

“That was our money!” Autoworkers livid over UAW corruption scandal  World Socialist Web SiteAs the September 15 contract deadline for 155,000 US autoworkers is fast approaching, the United Auto Workers has been wracked by reports of corrupti…

Acosta says ‘fabricated’ corruption charge ‘concocted to malign’ her office  ABS-CBN NewsPublic Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta slammed corruption allegations filed by her subordinates against her, describing the claims as ‘conco…

Argentina detains businessman at center of Mexican corruption scandal  ReutersMEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Argentine authorities and Interpol detained on Friday a businessman who was at the center of a Mexican corruption scandal in 2004 …

Cuomo, DiNapoli Strike Deal to Help Root Out Corruption  Spectrum News NY1After a delay, they agree to re-establish pre-audit authority for the comptroller’s office, which could have helped prevent some corruption scandals.

Cuomo, DiNapoli Strike Deal to Help Root Out Corruption  Spectrum NewsWhen several of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s associates were arrested and ultimately convicted of corruption, good-government groups were quick to point out that …

Cuomo, DiNapoli Strike Deal to Help Root Out Corruption  Spectrum NewsWhen several of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s associates were arrested and ultimately convicted of corruption, good-government groups were quick to point out that …

Four arrested, 3 detained during anti-corruption protests near AG’s home  The Times of IsraelFour people were arrested and three others detained Friday night during anti-corruption protests near the home of Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit.

What you need to know about the Corruption and Crime Commission hearings rocking the WA Parliament  ABC NewsAllegations of misconduct, raids on the homes of former MPs and a brawl that has divided Labor. Here’s how an extraordinary week in Pa…

Will Modi Resume the Battle Against Corruption?  The DiplomatIt would be costly not to. So how can Modi 2.0 advance anti-corruption efforts?

Corruption in India getting institutionalised?  THE WEEKNnearly 150 years ago, the German chemist Adolf von Baeyer synthesised a powder that would become the preferred weapon of anti-corruption crusaders in …

Cam ready to reveal corruption in agency  Gulf TimesPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) director Sandra Cam has said she was ready to “spill the beans” on the supposed corruption in the agency.

Stenger associate gets probation, $20K fine in corruption scheme  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisST. LOUIS – Sheila Sweeney, the former CEO of the St. Louis joint city-county economic development agency, was sentenced to probation for her involvement in…

FBI investigating possible corruption in the US cannabis industry  Marijuana Business DailyThe FBI is looking into potential corruption in the burgeoning U.S. marijuana industry – particularly in Western markets – and is seeking tips to inves…

Jack Evans threatened Metro officials to keep his corruption secret, and two board members helped him  Greater Greater WashingtonDC Councilmember Jack Evans (ward 2) not only allegedly tried to help companies paying him as a lobbyist while ch…

Biden advanced ‘culture of corruption’ in domestic, foreign affairs  One America News NetworkAccording to new report, Joe Biden has been involved in questionable dealings at home and abroad involving possible nepotism and corruption. One Amer…

New governor of Puerto Rico says fighting corruption is a priority  Miami HeraldThe new governor of Puerto Rico, Wanda Vázquez, told the Associated Press that her priorities are to fight corruption, secure federal hurricane recovery funds …

Puerto Rico governor plans to stay in office, fight corruption  PBS NewsHourSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As a child, Puerto Rico’s newest governor said she would stand on her balcony and hold imaginary trials, always finding the …

After numerous delays, grand jury indicts former Palm Springs mayor, associates in corruption case  The Desert SunA Riverside County criminal grand jury has indicted former Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet and real estate developers John Wess…

Council meeting decide on action towards Anti Corruption Ireland demonstration  http://gcn.ie/A council meeting with Councillors and Gardai was held this morning to discuss approaches to Anti Corruption Ireland outside Google HQ.

AP Interview: Puerto Rico Governor to Stay, Fight Corruption  U.S. News & World ReportSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As a child, Puerto Rico’s newest governor said she would stand on her balcony and hold imaginary trials, always finding the …

The ABCs of a corruption case: Your guide to the businesses and people tied to Scott Maddox  Tallahassee.comNow the full cast of characters can be revealed, based on sources close to the investigation, court documents and city records.

Sudan’s ousted dictator Omar al-Bashir faces corruption trial  The Irish TimesAmnesty says Bashir should be tried in ICC for crimes against humanity and genocide.

Questions remain after reports of corruption at Spoto High. Will superintendent Jeff Eakins answer them?  Tampa Bay TimesHis response so far has been a written statement following an explosive report alleging abuses by the former principal.

Biden Faces New Corruption Accusations After Reports Show He May Have Used VP Position to Help Brother, Son  Independent Journal ReviewBiden is facing more accusations of possible corruption after it appears as though his brother may have ben…

Brazil Cracks Down on Gangs and Corrupt Government Agents  OCCRPBrazilian authorities have arrested more than 115 suspected members of various criminal gangs, as well as government officials allegedly linked to organized …

Fraud and Corruption in Slovenia  DiEM25The Ljubljana dragon is by far the most recognisable symbol of Slovenia’s capital city. It majestically dominates the famous Dragon bridge, shows off in various …

Outa to challenge Aarto Bill, says it ‘paves way for corruption’  IOLOuta said on Friday it plans to mount a legal challenge against the amendment of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act.

FBI Seeks Tips On Marijuana Industry Corruption  ForbesThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively seeking tips on public corruption related to the marijuana industry, it announced on Thursday. Getty. Getty.

Upheavals in Israel’s Anti-Corruption Body Raise Red Flags  Hetq OnlineA dispute within Israel’s State Comptroller Office over how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be able to finance his defense in three ongoing criminal …

InfluenceWatch Podcast #85: Another Charged In Union Corruption  Capital Research CenterIn this episode: the American Bar Association refuses to endorse overturning centuries of criminal due process precedents for now, the Feds get a break in…