Corruption

US Cuts $160 Million in Afghan Aid, Citing Corruption  Antiwar.comSince the 2001 US invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, that country’s level of corruption, already high, has sky-rocketed to almost legendary levels, easily …

Marsha Mercer column: House Democrats shift focus to Trump corruption  Richmond.comThe drive to impeach President Donald Trump is taking a turn. It’s emoluments time.

‘Our founding fathers didn’t envision this level of corruption and obstruction’: The president’s actions were behind the whistleblower’s complaint  MSNBCWash Post’s Ellen Nakashina, former assistant director at the FBI Frank Figliuzzi, former…

GOP group hits Trump & Pence on corruption  MSNBCA Republican group is hitting the President and Vice President with a new ad, titled “Corruption Won’t Make America Great Again.” This ad comes as the …

George Clooney discusses corruption in South Sudan  CNNActor George Clooney and human rights activist John Prendergast sit down with CNN’s Nima Elbagir to discuss corruption in South Sudan.

Netanyahu says no intention of seeking plea bargain in corruption cases  HaaretzA spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the prime minister is not intending to seek a plea deal in his criminal cases.

31 warned over corruption at Mandai | The New Paper  The New PaperSeventeen workers at Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium were given stern warnings yesterday for receiving red packets from funeral *service* companies in …

Ex Ford CEO Fields says UAW corruption probe makes rank-and-file union members skeptical of any deal  CNBCFormer Ford CEO Mark Fields said that the United Auto Workers corruption probe will make it harder for union leaders to get their rank-a…

Ex Ford CEO Fields says UAW corruption probe makes rank-and-file union members skeptical of any deal  CNBCFormer Ford CEO Mark Fields said that the United Auto Workers corruption probe will make it harder for union leaders to get their rank-a…

Ruel Hamilton, Dallas developer indicted in federal City Hall corruption case, says money was for charity, not bribes  The Dallas Morning NewsThat money wasn’t a bribe. It was for charitable contributions.That is the defense low-income housin…

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District officials make case for D.C. statehood in face of GOP opposition  The Washington PostThe first U.S. House hearing on D.C. statehood in a generation ended just as it began: with the nation’s capital no closer to becoming the 51st stat…

Federal judge delays sentencing for Kealohas in public corruption case  Hawaii News NowHONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – A federal judge is delaying the sentencing for Louis and Katherine Kealoha. The Kealohas will now be sentenced for …

Ruel Hamilton, Dallas developer indicted in federal City Hall corruption case, says money was for charity, not bribes  The Dallas Morning NewsThat money wasn’t a bribe. It was for charitable contributions.That is the defense low-income housin…

After Corruption Scandal, Can Justin Trudeau, the Anti-Trump, Survive Blackface Scandal?  NewsweekOn the heels of a blistering public corruption scandal that has weakened Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a liberal darling across the co…

Citing corruption, US slashes Afghan aid days before election  CNAA wounded Afghan man receives treatment at a hospital following a blast outside a campaign rally for President Ashraf Ghani. (AFP/WAKIL KOHSAR).

Jim Waters: Corruption’s perception is Kentucky’s reality | Opinion  State-Journal.comTwo studies in 2014 sought to determine which states were most corrupt.

US withholds $160M in Afghan aid citing corruption | TheHill  The HillThe State Department is withholding $160 million from Afghanistan, citing corruption and lack of transparency in Kabul over how the funds are used.

Calling out the GOP’s hypocrisy and corruption  The Washington PostPence is called out for enabling corruption and hypocrisy.

Netanyahu denies seeking plea deal in corruption cases  The Times of IsraelSpokesman dismisses ‘baseless’ reports that PM reaching out to attorney general ahead of pre-indictment hearing, says lawyers will present Mandelblit with …

U.S. Cuts $100 Million in Aid to Afghanistan, Citing Government Corruption  The New York TimesWASHINGTON — The State Department cut $100 million in aid for Afghanistan on Thursday as the Trump administration’s chief peace negotiator briefed H…

U.S. Cuts $100 Million in Aid to Afghanistan, Citing Government Corruption  The New York TimesWASHINGTON — The State Department cut $100 million in aid for Afghanistan on Thursday as the Trump administration’s chief peace negotiator briefed H…

Corruption Allegation: JU protesters continue anti-VC demo  The Daily StarA faction of teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University brought out a procession on the campus yesterday, demanding resignation of its Vice- chancellor …

U.S. Cuts $100 Million in Aid to Afghanistan, Citing Government Corruption  The New York TimesWASHINGTON — The State Department cut $100 million in aid for Afghanistan on Thursday as the Trump administration’s chief peace negotiator briefed H…

Pro Kabaddi: Anti-corruption system in place at U Mumba  SportstarThe Pro Kabaddi League has a weight limit of 85kg for the players, Indian or foreign, in an attempt to get a right mix of power and pace. Weigh-ins are conducted …

“I Think Everything is the Director’s Fault”: Steven Soderbergh on The Laundromat, LLCs and Systemic Corruption  Filmmaker MagazineEver the productive workhorse, Steven Soderbergh has released two movies on Netflix this year. The first: High …

‘Loro’ Review: A Corrupt Leader, and the People Who Love Him  The New York TimesToni Servillo plays the former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Paolo Sorrentino’s extravagant portrait.

‘Loro’ Review: A Corrupt Leader, and the People Who Love Him  The New York TimesEven before he shows up onscreen, about 20 minutes into “Loro,” Silvio Berlusconi is the center of attention. His face is tattooed on a woman’s lower back, and …..

The Fallacy That Trump Acted With ‘Corrupt Intent’  RealClearPoliticsCorey Lewandowski’s congressional testimony this week — confirming that President Trump had directed him to contact Attorney General Sessions and ask that …

EU backs Romania’s corruption fighter as new chief prosecutor  BBC NewsLaura Codruta Kovesi, Romania’s former anti-corruption chief, looks set to become the EU’s top prosecutor, despite opposition from her own government.

Chinese Investments in Africa: Four Anti-corruption Trends to Watch  [email protected]. enforcement authorities are increasingly targeting corrupt practices among Chinese companies in Africa. Four trends are worth watching.

Deputies Sue Alleging Corruption, Harassment By Department Gang  Patch.comDeputies Sue Alleging Department Corruption – Altadena, CA – Eight deputies formerly assigned to the troubled East LA Station allege they were threatened and …

Detective and businessman to face trial on corruption charges  Limerick PostA DETECTIVE Garda has been sent forward for trial to Limerick Circuit Court on allegations that he took money from a businessman in return for passing on …

Anti-corruption system in place at U Mumba  The HinduThe ProKabaddi League has a weight limit of 85kg for the players, Indian or foreign, in an attempt to get a right mix of power and pace. Weigh-ins are conducted …

Foreign Investors Fueled Violence and Corruption in South Sudan, Report Finds  Foreign PolicyA cabal of ruling elites and warlords in South Sudan have been propped up by a complex and global web of corruption that includes would-be American a…

Foreign Investors Fueled Violence and Corruption in South Sudan, Report Finds  Foreign PolicyA cabal of ruling elites and warlords in South Sudan have been propped up by a complex and global web of corruption that includes would-be American a…

Foreign Investors Fueled Violence and Corruption in South Sudan, Report Finds  Foreign PolicyA cabal of ruling elites and warlords in South Sudan have been propped up by a complex and global web of corruption that includes would-be American a…

EU backs Romania’s corruption fighter as new chief prosecutor  BBC NewsLaura Codruta Kovesi, Romania’s former anti-corruption chief, looks set to become the EU’s top prosecutor, despite opposition from her own government.

PM: Companies reporting corrupt activities will be protected  New Straits TimesPETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has assured that companies acting as whistleblowers will be protected under the Pakatan Harapan …

Zondo inquiry: Corruption claims and interference within Crime Intelligence  Eyewitness NewsHawks investigator Kobus Roelofse gave testimony on the allegations levelled against members of the Crime Intelligence and the lack of cooperation and…

Defendant in federal bribery case that snared NC GOP official wants charges dismissed  Charlotte ObserverBusinessman Greg Lindberg files motion to dismiss charges in a North Carolina corruption case that ensnared the then-chairman of the stat…

Michael Bennet: Citizens United created ‘corruption of inaction’ on climate change  MSNBCWilliamson addresses tweet suggesting ‘power of the mind’ could stop Hurricane Dorian. 01:54. Marianne Williamson suggests national mandatory *service* f…

Republican Group To Air Ad Slamming Trump’s ‘Corruption,’ Highlighting Foreign Payments to President’s Properties  NewsweekA Republican group will air an ad Monday morning on MSNBC, slamming President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Penc…

Dems launch longshot bid for DC statehood at rare hearing, as Republicans hammer local corruption  Fox NewsHouse Democrats, in their first hearing on D.C. statehood in more than 25 years, on Thursday advocated for the District of Columbia to …

US withdraws $100M from Afghanistan project, citing nation’s corruption  New York Post Secretary of State Mike Pompeo​ said the US will withdraw $100 million earmarked for an energy infrastructure project in Afghanistan because of corruption …

As the whistleblower story gets worse for Trump, his corruption keeps spreading  The Washington PostSurprise! The whistleblower mystery involves Trump himself.

GOP group runs new TV spot that slams Trump, Pence for corruption and hypocrisy  Yahoo NewsA GOP group that’s been critical of President Trump is running a new TV spot on Thursday, hitting at Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for corruption…

Indonesia sports minister resigns over corruption allegation  INQUIRER.netJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s sports minister resigned Thursday after being accused of stealing 26.5 billion rupiah ($1.8 million) in public money.

Israel election results: Can Netanyahu escape the corruption cases against him?  HaaretzThe results of Israel’s election and Netanyahu’s legal fate are intertwined.

Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory General Manager’s Corruption Hearing Delayed  The Irrawaddy News MagazineYANGON—A Yangon court has extended the remand for the general manager of the state-owned Burma Pharmaceutical Industry (BPI) factory, who …

Indonesia sports minister resigns over corruption allegation  The San Diego Union-TribuneIndonesia’s sports minister has resigned after being accused of stealing $1.8 million in public money.

Corruption is undermining NC government  Charlotte ObserverThree political stories have dominated recent headlines in North Carolina, and they share a common theme: corruption.

Corruption is undermining NC government  Raleigh News & ObserverThree political stories have dominated recent headlines in North Carolina, and they share a common theme: corruption.

A Taxonomy Of Corruption  Youth Ki AwaazBy T. R. Raghunandan: Like diseases and pathogens, it is essential that various types of corruption are identified and classified, based on their characteristics.

WA Health Department boss accused of serious misconduct after claiming more than $500,000 in overtime  9NewsA woman who had worked for North Metro Health *Service’s* clinical trials unit for 23 years has been accused …

Kochi flyover scam: Acted on then minister’s order, says IAS officer arrested on corruption charges  India TodayIn an interesting development in the Palarivattom flyover scam, the arrested IAS Officer has alleged that he was acting on orders …

Indonesia sports minister resigns over corruption allegation  FOXSports.comJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s sports minister resigned Thursday after being accused of stealing 26.5 billion rupiah ($1.8 million) in public money.

A new ad slams Mike Pence for ignoring Trump’s corruption. Pence officiated a group member’s wedding.  The WeekRepublicans for the Rule of Law, an organization led by Bill Kristol that describes itself as a “group of life-long Republicans ded…

Romanian anti-corruption hero set to become EU’s chief prosecutor  Emerging EuropeCoreper, the European Council’s executive body, made up of permanent representatives to the European Union, has voted to back Romania’s former …

Govt, House agree on bill intended to help corruption convicts get early release  Jakarta PostThe government and the House of Representatives have agreed to pass a bill that would make it easier for corruption convicts to get early release fr…

How Energy Companies Corrupt State Politics  The New RepublicVirginia’s Dominion Energy gives generously to candidates to get what it wants. But a political revolt is brewing.

Project Miroslava reveals web of organized crime and political corruption behind journalist’s murder  DW (English)Project Miroslava reveals new background on a murdered Mexican journalist’s investigations into corruption and organized crime —…

Republican Group Accuses Trump, Pence Of Corruption In Fiery TV Ad  HuffPostA Republican group that’s been highly critical of President Donald Trump is running a new TV spot on Thursday, hitting at Trump and Vice President Mike Pence …

Republican Group Accuses Trump, Pence Of Corruption In Fiery TV Ad  HuffPostA Republican group that’s been highly critical of President Donald Trump is running a new TV spot on Thursday, hitting at Trump and Vice President Mike Pence …

Council for Medical Schemes probes senior officials over corruption claims  EWNThe allegations include irregular placement of schemes under curatorship, irregular appointment of *service* providers, irregular spending on *service* providers …

ACC assesses NCIT over MVR 4.4 mil corruption allegations  The EditionThe Anti Corruption Commission (ACC), on Tuesday, began assessing a MVR 4.4 million corruption case surrounding the National Center for Information …

OSCE PA Special Representative on Corruption holds meetings with UN and OSCE representatives in Vienna  In-Cyprus.comOSCE Parliamentary Assembly Special Representative on Fighting Corruption, Cypriot MP, Irene Charalambides, held meeting this…

Mashaba ‘welcomes’ upcoming amaBhungane report implicating Malema in CoJ tender corruption  CitizenThe new report picks up where one from last year, which offers evidence that the Joburg mayor bought the EFF’s loyalty in Johannesburg, left of…

Corruption in county must end | News, Sports, Jobs  Youngstown VindicatorThe black eye that Mahoning County has sported many times in the not-so-distant past returned last week when longtime public contractor Raymond Briya …

Former secret agent who accused foreign minister of corruption unveils identity  The Brussels TimesThe former state security agent who accused outgoing federal minister Didier Reynders of corruption and money laundering weeks after he was cho…

NH Primary Source: Warren’s anti-corruption plan earns her two NH endorsements  WMUR ManchesterDemocratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s speech at the Sept. 7 New Hampshire Democratic Party convention, her anti-corruption plan(LINK…

Imam Nahrawi Resigns from Govt Following Corruption Charges  En Tempo.coImam Nahrawi officially stepped down from his position after his suspect-naming by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday.

Imam Nahrawi Resigns from Govt Following Corruption Charges  En Tempo.coImam Nahrawi officially stepped down from his position after his suspect-naming by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday.

[ANALYSIS] Just how bad was corruption during the Marcos years?  RapplerThe Marcoses not only ransacked the economy, they also flaunted their loot to the world.

[ANALYSIS] Just how bad was corruption during the Marcos years?  RapplerThe Marcoses not only ransacked the economy, they also flaunted their loot to the world.

Gubernatorial Contender Vows Corruption-Free Bangkok  Khaosod EnglishBANGKOK — An anti-graft activist and former junta-appointed lawmaker says she would bring transparency and better spending practices to City Hall if elected …

BCCI anti-corruption chief suggests legalised betting and match-fixing laws  SportBusinessIndia should consider legalising sports betting and introducing legislation to deal with match-fixing, Ajit Singh Shekhawat, the head of the Anti-Corrup…

PAAC Wants Governor General To Get Integrity Commission, MOCA To Provide Reports On Corruption Probes  rjrnewsonline.comMembers of Parliament’s Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) want the Governor General to intervene t…

Alan Jones calls for changes to anti-corruption watchdog  2GBAlan Jones says the state’s anti-corruption watchdog often wrongly vilifies people and insists the system should be overlooked. ICAC investigates corruption but …

We’ve trapped 71 officials this year, including 10 cops: Anti-corruption chief  Times of IndiaBareilly: Senior superintendent of UP anti-corruption office (ACO), Rajiv Malhotra, on Wednesday said so far this year, his department has trapped 7…

Quebec’s anti-corruption has a new leader – sort of | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caThe man who has been the face of UPAC for months is now the unit’s new chief. It seems former SQ officer Frédéric Gaudreau will be tasked with trying…

Experts draw attention to FETÖ corruption in US  Daily SabahA panel of officials and experts on Tuesday speaking at the U.S. Congress concerning the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) defined the terror group as the…

Who should run Quebec’s anti-corruption unit?  Global NewsThe cat is out of the bag on who the government has nominated run the province’s anti-corruption unit, UPAC, thanks to a media leak.

Police corruption alleged; another convicted man wants name cleared in murder case investigated by now-retire…  Chicago Sun-TimesDemetrius Johnson, 44, says he was wrongly convicted of a 1991 murder in Wicker Park.

Cowardice and Corruption: An ode to the Pyramid Corporation  The Altamont EnterpriseTo the Editor: Driving home to McKownville today — upbeat, optimistic, positive. Western Avenue approaches, traffic stops. Can mean only one thing: accident i…

Advisor to Mayor Karachi arrested on corruption charges  Business RecorderThe undeclared advisor to Mayor Karachi was arrested on corruption charges in renovation of Bagh Ibne Qasim, Clifton. Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has been.

Amid Turmoil, Indonesian Anti-Corruption Body Names Sports Minister a Graft Suspect  benarnewsIndonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (center) holds the Asian Games torch as Youth And Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi (left) looks on during an …

Felicity Huffman Is Guilty, but So Are University Shakedown Artists  National ReviewTo clean up corruption in college admissions, we must target the institutional pay-to-play schemes hiding in plain sight.

Zambia : Poor Funding From Government Making it Difficult to Fight Corruption-ACC Chairperson  Lusaka TimesLusaka – Zambia: The Anti Corruption Commission has bemoaned the poor funding from the government making it difficult to carry out its …

ACC mum over mega corruption scams  newagebd.netThe Anti-Corruption Commission has made no visible move against the mega corruption allegations the government faces over its procurement processes for …

‘We need to think about systemic corruption’ urges former Ecuadorian foreign minister  The CanaryThis is part 2 of a 3-part interview with Guillaume Long, the former foreign minister of Ecuador. Part 1 covers lawfare in Latin America, and par…

Ridding our universities of corruption  Dhaka TribuneWithout going into the details of the Jahangirnagar University saga, the “who was right and who was wrong,” it can safely be concluded that there was …

A working democracy has no space for corruption  Dhaka TribuneThere is that certain power which drives the engine of democracy. It is the power to develop and strengthen institutions. It is the ability to hold people across the …

Corruption alleged in national highway work  The HinduThe Central Vigilance Commission has asked the Chief Vigilance Officer of the National Highway Authority of India to look into the complaint filed by Thrissur …

Fighting Trump on corruption is a winning strategy — but Democrats must lean into it  SalonPainting Donald Trump as a criminal should be an easy win. Why are Democrats still fumbling around in the dark?

Corruption in the past; security is the challenge now: CDMX mayor  Mexico News DailyMexico City is “back on track,” Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said in her first annual report, declaring that government corruption is a thing of the past.

Warren rolls out plan she calls ‘most sweeping set of anti-corruption reforms since watergate’  NationofChangeDemocratic presidential primary candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday unveiled a wide-ranging plan to combat corruption in U.S. …

Ebola corruption: DR Congo’s ex-health chief charged with embezzlement, under house arrest  Express.co.ukDR CONGO’s former health minister, Oly Ilunga, has been charged with siphoning off funds allotted for the country’s response to the deadl…

Duterte orders jail revamp due to corruption  BusinessWorld OnlinePRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered a revamp of the country’s jail system due to corruption, his spokesman said yesterday. Bureau of Correction guards …

Will Philippines New Plan to Fight Some of Asia’s Worst Corruption Work?  VOA NewsTwo measures proposed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this week will make another dent in some of Asia’s most entrenched corruption but not solve …