Corruption

Corruption was common in govt services during Congress rule: JP Nadda  India TodayFiring a salvo of allegations against the previous Congress regimes, BJP working president JP Nadda said corruption was quite common in government services …

Zimbabwe Detains Minister for Three Weeks on Corruption Charges  BloombergA Zimbabwe court ruled that Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira remain be detained for 21 days while the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission continues to …

Duterte halts Philippine lotteries amid alleged corruption  ABC NewsPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the indefinite closure of popular lotteries run by the government’s sweepstakes agency due to alleged massive …

Duterte halts Philippine lotteries amid alleged corruption  Washington PostThe Philippine president has ordered the indefinite closure of popular lotteries run by the government’s sweepstakes agency due to alleged massive corruption …

Palace: Duterte to name those involved in alleged PCSO corruption in due time  ABS-CBN NewsPresident Duterte orders the suspension of operations of all gaming schemes granted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) due to ‘massive…

Bashir’s Trial on Corruption Charges Set to Start Wednesday  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishSudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir, who has been charged with corruption-related offenses, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday. Last month, Bashir …

Guevarra orders ‘thorough’ NBI probe into Customs corruption  RapplerJustice Secretary Menardo Guevarra directs the National Bureau of Investigation to ‘conduct a thorough investigation and case build-up on the alleged graft and …

Guevarra orders ‘thorough’ NBI probe into Customs corruption  RapplerJustice Secretary Menardo Guevarra directs the National Bureau of Investigation to ‘conduct a thorough investigation and case build-up on the alleged graft and …

Belize’s political leaders hog happy with corruption  AmandalaOne thing we’ve learned from Belize’s political leaders over the years is that they never accede to any suggestion from the people if it means their giving up any …

DOJ orders NBI to probe Customs officials allegedly involved in corruption  INQUIRER.netThe DOJ has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a probe on the alleged corruption at the BOC.

Duterte to identify culprits in PCSO corruption —Palace  GMA NewsMalacañang on Saturday said President Rodrigo Duterte will release the names of those behind an alleged corruption scheme in the Philippine Charity …

Anti-corruption push requires constant effort: General Secretary  Viet Nam NewsParty General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong called yesterday for more determination and stronger actions to confront corruption.

Sustainable pension scheme can mitigate corruption in Ghana – Akologo  GhanaWebSamuel Zan Akologo, Executive Secretary of Caritas Ghana has stated that even though there is no excuse for corruption, a sustainable pension scheme is …

John Venditto pleads guilty to corruption charges  NewsdayFormer Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto left court as a felon Friday, his decades of *service* as part of the engine that drove Nassau County’s …

Puerto Ricans aren’t remotely done getting rid of corrupt politicians  New York Post ‘We’ve risen up against corruption and austerity’, Puerto Rico protesters speak out  Socialist WorkerPuerto Ricans Demonstrate How to Oust a Corrup…

Puerto Ricans aren’t remotely done getting rid of corrupt politicians  New York Post SAN JUAN — One day after protesters here forced their governor, Ricky Rosselló, to quit, they were back at La Fortaleza, the governor’s mansion, to celebrate…

Pa. man charged with corruption of minors involving James Buchanan students  Herald-Mail MediaCHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Mercersburg, Pa., man has been charged with sending inappropriate messages to James Buchanan High School students through …

Anti-corruption crusade in full force in Corporate Malaysia – Business News  The Star OnlineTHE Pakatan Harapan government envisions a corruption-free Malaysia in five years’ time, but the journey towards the ambitious objective will be a bum…

Kenya’s corruption crackdown: new era or political theater?  Aljazeera.comDoes the international scandal that roiled Kenya this week mark a turning point in the war on corruption?

An Anti-Corruption Legend Has Died  The GlobalistThe remarkable life of Robert Morgenthau – legendary anti-corruption enforcer.

Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Charged with Corruption Worth $95 Million  VOA NewsZimbabwean Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira was charged in court on Friday with corruption involving $95 million from the state pension fund after …

Former LI Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty To Corruption  CBS New YorkThe former town of Oyster Bay supervisor will avoid prison time after pleading guilty Friday to corruption charges. 5 minutes ago …

PSOJ Calls For Both Political Parties To Jointly End Corruption  rjrnewsonline.comThe Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has said the major political parties need to jointly deal with the issue of corruption and end the blame game.

Documents show federal investigation into Buncombe County corruption isn’t over  WLOSNew clues show the federal investigation into public corruption in Buncombe County’s government isn’t over. Documents filed in federal court by Wanda …

Zimbabwe tourism minister charged with corruption worth $95 million  ReutersHARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira was charged in court on Friday with corruption involving $95 million from the state pension …

Zimbabwe tourism minister charged with corruption worth $95 million  ReutersHARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira was charged in court on Friday with corruption involving $95 million from the state pension …

3M Drops After Disclosing Internal Corruption Investigation  TheStreet.comShares of industrial product maker 3M (MMM – Get Report) closed down 2.3% Friday at $173.98 after the company disclosed it has launched an internal …

Corruption is drowning the District. Rebuild integrity with climate leadership.  The Washington PostThis month in the District, flash floods came and went, but the flood of corruption controversies continues to flow. This could be terrible ne…

City bus union accuses transport dept of corruption  Daily PioneerAccusing officers of the Transport department of corruption, president of City Bus Seva Union, Vijay Vardhan Dandriyal submitted a letter in the office of Garhwal …

Index Scores Latin America’s Ability to Fight Corruption  U.S. News & World ReportChile finishes atop a new study that aims to prod discussion on how to deter, uncover and punish corruption.

Zimbabwe tourism minister detained for suspected corruption  News24Prisca Mupfumira is the first senior government official to be held by anti-graft body since it’s overhaul on July 15.

‘The Fight Against Corruption is Not in Words’: Full Text of Liberia’s Independence Day Orator, Gbowee’s Speech  Front Page AfricaH.E. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia, H. E. Jewel Howard Taylor, Vice President Republi…

Mogoeng Mogoeng: ‘I hate corruption’  News24If South Africa is to root out corruption, every form of this scourge should be tackled, whether in the public or private sector, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng …

Zambia : Anti- Corruption Commission says it remains focused on fighting against Corruption  Lusaka TimesLusaka – Zambia: The Anti- Corruption Commission says it remained steadfast in applying its strategic objectives to promote and strengthe…

Ex-Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty To State Corruption Charges  WCBS 880Former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto has pleaded guilty to state corruption charges.

Ex-Nassau County Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Walks Free  NBC New YorkFormer Town of Oyster Bay supervisor John Venditto pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor corruption charges, but was quickly sentenced to no jail…

Venezuelan Leaders Accused In Food Corruption Scheme | Here & Now  WBURThe U.S. has accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and other officials of siphoning money from Venezuela’s state-run food program in a corruption …

Duterte to remove 100 more ‘corrupt’ BOC men  Philippine StarPresident Duterte is determined to cleanse the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as he vowed to fire 100 more officials and employees for alleged corruption.

Venditto Pleads Guilty To Corruption Charges Against Him  Massapequa, NY PatchVenditto Pleads Guilty To Charges Against Him – Massapequa, NY – The former Town Supervisor pleaded guilty to corruption charges against him, but won’t …

EDC says probe clears staff after corruption claim related to SNC-Lavalin  CanadianManufacturing.comOTTAWA—Export Development Canada says an independent review has cleared its personnel of any wrongdoing after a claim that its staff turned a …

Is Kenya’s anti-corruption drive working?  Al Jazeera EnglishHigh-level indictments, such as FM Henry Rotich’s, do not necessarily mean less public money is being stolen.

Ex-Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto Admits To Corruption Charges  Daily VoiceThis story has been updated.John Venditto, the former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, has admitted to state corruption charges, though the Republican will …

Anti-Corruption Commission Causes Stir As Opposition Leader Calls for Arrest of ‘Corrupt’ MDC Top Official  VOA ZimbabweAccording to the state-controlled Herald newspaper, ZACC chairperson Justice Loice Matanda Moyo, said the commission has r…

John Venditto pleads guilty to corruption charges  NewsdayFormer Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto pled guilty to state corruption charges Friday in a deal that will spare the former Republican powerbroker …

Venditto Pleads Guilty To Corruption Charges  Long Island PressOyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, left, leaving federal court in Central Islip with his attorney on Thursday, Oct. 20. Facebook Twitter google_plus …

Swoop On Corrupt Ex-Governors Trying To Hide Their Loot -Anti-Corruption Group Tells EFCC  SaharaReporters.comThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should be more incisive and swift in stopping looting ex-Nigerian governors in t…

SA Activists Blame German Company for Corrupt Train Bid  OCCRPSouth African activists protested outside the German consulate in Cape Town on Thursday in an attempt to hold a German-based company accountable for …

A Vast Corruption Network  Caracas ChroniclesThe U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 13 companies tied to Nicolás’ regime and the web of corruption that characterizes …

$42 million superyacht Galactica Star sold after Nigerian corruption scandal  Yacht HarbourThe second Heesen largest superyacht, 65-metre Galactica Star, was announced sold on July 25, with Fraser representing the seller and Burgess represent…

Kenyan policeman arrested for jumping on corruption scandal  Reuters UKKenyan authorities were hoping this week’s unprecedented arrest of the finance minister and several other top officials on corruption charges would serve as a …

Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office’s top problem is its Chief Kholodnytsky, – Mingarelli  112 InternationalNazar Kholodnytsky is key problem of Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, says EU Ambassador to Ukraine.

Campaign to kill anti-corruption crusaders in Limpopo – Cosatu  IOLThere is an organised campaign by some politicians in the governing ANC to permanently silence those condemning and investigating …

Anupong, Somkid vow zero tolerance for corruption  ThaiVisa NewsAnupong, Somkid vow zero tolerance for corruptionBy The Nation Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak …

Zimbabwean minister held in corruption probe  Public Finance InternationalZimbabwe’s anti-corruption watchdog has detained a senior government official for the first time since it was launched earlier this month.

Opinion | Pay or Die  The New York TimesMS-13 and 18th Street gangsters want to run Honduras. Cutting off American aid isn’t going to stop them.

Ex-Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto pleads guilty to corruption charges  News 12 Long IslandFormer Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto has pleaded guilty to state corruption charges.

Venezuela crisis: Vast corruption network in food programme, US says  BBC NewsThe US accuses President Maduro and his allies of profiteering amid acute food shortages.

Venezuela crisis: Vast corruption network in food programme, US says  BBC NewsThe US accuses President Maduro and his allies of profiteering amid acute food shortages.

‘The Boys’ examines how with great power comes great corruption  South Bend TribuneAmazon Prime Video executives are so convinced their new series “The Boys” will be a hit that a second season has been ordered before today’s first season ……

‘The Boys’ examines how with great power comes great corruption  South Bend TribuneAmazon Prime Video executives are so convinced their new series “The Boys” will be a hit that a second season has been ordered before today’s first season …

Act against the corrupt  SowetanLIVE Sunday WorldAll they have to do is to work for a change and arrest the culprits.

‘Corruption icon, former jail bird’: Karnataka Congress jabs Yeddyurappa ahead of swearing-in  Times of IndiaIndia News: BENGALURU: Ahead of BS Yeddyurappa’s swear-in ceremony as the chief minister of Karnataka later today, the state wing of …

‘Corruption icon, former jail bird’: K’taka Congress jabs Yeddyurappa ahead of swearing-in  ANI NewsBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 26 (ANI): Ahead of BS Yeddyurappa’s swear-in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Karnataka later today, the …

#Letters: Fight crime, corruption by merging SAPS with traffic cops | The Star  Independent OnlineThe author says an autonomous provincial police will create a healthy competition among the provinces.

6 RTD officers plead not guilty to corruption charges  The Sun DailyBUTTERWORTH: Six more Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers in Penang were today charged in the sessions court here with 14 counts of receiving bri…

Zimbabwe Cracks Down on Corruption, Tourism Minister Arrested  PRNewswireHARARE, Zimbabwe, July 26, 2019 Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality, Prisca Mupfumira, was arrested Thursday by the Zimbabwe …

War on corruption, red tape, drugs; ‘I will end my term fighting’ — Duterte  Manila BulletinPUNCHLINE. FRED M. LOBO. Fred M. Lobo. President Duterte has vowed to wage a relentless war against corruption and red tape in government to speed up …

Arrest corruption liars  Zambia Daily MailNANCY SIAME, Lusaka THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should arrest and prosecute those who falsely accuse others of being corrupt to protect …

BEN TUROK: Ramaphosa wants to knock out corruption but has one hand tied behind his back  Business DayLet us set aside any doubts about President Cyril Ramaphosa wanting to fight corruption in our state institutions. He has taken some importa…

Westbury, Eldos study: Cop corruption and complicity in crime an impediment to stopping gang violence  News24A new study examining gang-related violence in Johannesburg’s western suburbs has highlighted how police corruption and complicity ha…

Union ministers come under fire for corruption  Myanmar TimesPresident U Win Myint has reportedly decided to replace Union Industry Minister U Khin Maung Cho for his involvement in a corruption scandal, Myanmar Times …

Bryan: Rebuilt White Collar Crimes Unit will Help Fight Corruption  Saint Croix SourceGov. Albert Bryan, Jr. shared his thoughts on the resignation of Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Thursday, adding that his administration plans to rebuil…

Bryan: Rebuilt White Collar Crimes Unit will Help Fight Corruption  St, Thomas SourceGov. Albert Bryan, Jr. shared his thoughts on the resignation of Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Thursday, adding that his administration plans to rebuild…

Bryan: Rebuilt White Collar Crimes Unit will Help Fight Corruption  St. John SourceGov. Albert Bryan, Jr. shared his thoughts on the resignation of Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Thursday, adding that his administration plans to rebuild a.

David Luna Partners With the Terrorism, Transnational Crime, Corruption Center to Launch Anti-Illicit Trade Institute  PRNewswireWASHINGTON, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — David M. Luna, President & CEO, Luna Global Networks & Convergence Stra…

U.S. Issues Sanctions Over Alleged Corruption in Venezuela Food Program Under Maduro  The Wall Street JournalThe U.S. indicted a Colombian businessman and sanctioned his firms over accusations he ran global money-laundering operations that di…

Sources: Venditto to plead guilty to corruption charges  NewsdayFormer Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto is expected to plead guilty to state corruption charges Friday in a deal that will spare the former Republican …

Crime and Corruption Commission boss to stand aside from any investigation into Jackie Trad  ABC NewsThe head of Queensland’s powerful corruption watchdog will stand aside from any investigation into a property purchase by Deputy Premier Jack…

Back corruption allegations with evidence  Zambia Daily MailTHE propensity to falsely accuse others of committing crimes is alarming. Of more concern though is the damage these liars cause to innocent people and …

Corruption, violence and maladministration in Gauteng t…  Daily MaverickDespite taxis being the most popular mode of transport in the country, accounting for 65% of public transport use, Gauteng has seen increased violence and …

I-Team: How the FBI investigates corruption cases  WHIOWith four Dayton-area politicians and businessmen being accused of corruption, News Center 7-‘s I-Team looked into how the FBI investigates federal cases.

Trafficking and the corruption, collusion nexus | Opinion  Mail and GuardianThe recently released 2019 United States state department Trafficking in Persons report ranked South Africa on the tier two watch list for the second consecutive …

People reject corrupt elements; opposition fails to gather workers: Minister  Business RecorderLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information Mian Aslam Iqbal on Thursday said that people of Lahore had rejected the corrupt elements and declared thei…

Ombudsman wants religion class in all levels to fight corruption  INQUIRER.netOmbudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday said his new vision for the Office of the Ombudsman was to take a step backward. In particular, he said he wanted to …

Venezuelan Elites Accused of Food Corruption Scheme  The New York TimesThree stepsons of President Nicolás Maduro and a Colombian business partner are accused of running a scheme to siphon money meant to feed the country’s …

U.S. Sanctions Venezuelan Elites for Alleged Food Corruption Scheme  The New York TimesThree stepsons of President Nicolás Maduro and a Colombian business partner are accused of running a scheme to siphon money meant to feed the country’s …

Ending corruption calls for collective effort by Kenyans  Standard DigitalEradicating corruption is the personal responsibility of each Kenyan citizen.

Massive Political Corruption Across Illinois Has A Namesake Beer  Chicago, IL PatchBlue Island Brewers’ Drinkable Tribute To Graft – Chicago, IL – Blue Island Beer Company founders didn’t brew Massive Political Corruption Ale For The Chicago …

Superintendents to be held responsible for corruption in hospitals  The Hans IndiaThe state government will make superintendents of the government hospitals concerned responsible for corruption in hospitals, warned YSR Arogya Sri district …

Brazil: Crypto Exchanges Dragged Into Major Anti-Corruption Case  CointelegraphA judge in Brazil has ordered crypto exchange’s to provide user data on four suspects connected to the anti-corruption Operation Car Wash case.

Police: Chambersburg man wanted in corruption of minors case attempts suicide  Herald-Mail MediaPolice: Chambersburg man wanted in corruption-of-minors case attempts suicide. CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Chambersburg man wanted in connection with a …

EDC says independent probe clears staff after corruption claim related to SNC-Lavalin  Financial PostOTTAWA — Export Development Canada says an independent review has cleared its personnel of any wrongdoing after a claim that its staff turned…

Corruption probe into UN envoy closed for lack of evidence  The Times of IsraelAG accepts police and prosecutors’ recommendation to end investigation into Danny Danon’s period as head of World Likud.

The corruption debate  Greater KashmirThe corruption debate Greater Kashmir | The recent statement of Governor Satay Pal Malik while describing corruption in the state surprised all but himself.

Watchdog says probe has cleared staff after corruption claim related to SNC-Lavalin  Toronto StarExport Development Canada, which acts as a credit agency for firms looking to do business abroad, provided SNC-Lavalin with between $250 million …

Activists rail against German corruption in locomotive…  Daily MaverickCivil society organisation #UniteBehind on Thursday 25 July marched on the German Consulate in Cape Town urging its government to hold Vossloh Espana …

Puerto Rico cheers Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s ouster, amps protests to ‘end corruption’  NBC NewsThousands at “La Marcha Somos Más” in Puerto Rico’s “Milla de Oro” celebrated Rosselló’s resignation, adding that protests will continue until they …

Puerto Rico cheers Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s ouster — but they aren’t stopping there  NBC NewsThousands at “La Marcha Somos Más” in Puerto Rico’s “Milla de Oro” celebrated Rosselló’s resignation, adding that protests will continue until they “e…

Sources: Venditto to plead guilty to corruption charges  NewsdayFormer Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto is expected to plead guilty to state corruption charges Friday in a deal that will spare the former Republican …

Ex-Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto expected to plead guilty to corruption charges  News 12 Long IslandFormer Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto is expected to plead guilty to state corruption charges.