Corruption

Let us rise up against corruption – National House of Chiefs urges Ghanaians  GhanaWebThe National House of Chiefs (NHC) has called on Ghanaians to rise up and fight against corruption in the Ghanaian society is impeding socio-economic …

Corruption task force hints at more indictments to come  WJXT News4JAX Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to officially remove a suspended Tallahassee city commissioner who pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

‘Corruption’: Elizabeth Warren blasts Koch investment in higher education  Washington ExaminerJEFFERSON, Iowa — Elizabeth Warren routinely rips the Koch political network for allegedly thwarting efforts to combat climate change so it can prot…

Liberia’s economic crisis and corruption could lead to violence  The EconomistPresident George Weah is failing to boot corruption and help the poor.

Key Democratic Group Rips DeMaio as Anti-Corruption Hypocrite  Times of San DiegoOn the same day that the longtime KOGO radio host trumpeted results of a poll he paid for, the so-called D-triple-C labeled DeMaio a hypocrite for pledging to …

Powerful Democratic Group Rips DeMaio as Anti-Corruption Hypocrite  Times of San DiegoOn the same day that the longtime KOGO radio host trumpeted results of a poll he paid for, the so-called D-triple-C labeled DeMaio a hypocrite for pledging …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa wins court case against anti-corruption watchdog  EuronewsJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won a court case against the anti-corruption watchdog on Thursday after a judge found …

NAB active to curb corruption: official  The NationLAHORE – NAB Director Syed Muhammad Hasnain Ahmed Shah has said the bureau is active to nail the corrupt persons to make Pakistan a corruption-free …

Garrison man facing GSI charges now charged with corruption of minor  KFYR-TVA Garrison man accused of taking advantage of an intoxicated minor is now being charged for corruption of a different teenager.

U.S. Attorney: Public Trust Unit will pursue those who corrupt, betray public service | Opinion  Tallahassee.comA public office is a sacred trust. That simple statement of noble intent is an unshakable underpinning of American society. The Am…

Liberia: Tit For Tat – Corruption, Impunity And Perversion Of Justice – Sable Mining Bribery Case  Front Page AfricaLiberia, A kleptocracy. “That Liberia is a kleptocracy, this we know, but overwhelming tendencies of criminality, impunity, au…

Corruption investigation continues at State Capitol  WJHG-TVTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAPITOL NEWS *SERVICE*) – Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to officially remove a Tallahassee City Commissioner after pleading …

Indonesia detains former Garuda CEO Emirsyah Satar in corruption probe  The Business TimesJakarta. INDONESIA’S anti-corruption agency has detained Emirsyah Satar, the former head of PT Garuda Indonesia, as part of a long-running probe into …

A Thorn In The Kremlin’s Side, Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Group Fights On Despite Crippling State Pressure  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyOn a recent afternoon at their headquarters in south Moscow, employees of the Anti-Corruption Foundatio…

Rod Blagojevich represents the corruption Trump was supposed to fight  Washington ExaminerPresident Trump is “strongly considering” commuting the 14-year sentence of Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor whose habit of corruption land…

What We Are Reading Today: The Corruption Cure by Robert I. Rotberg  Arab NewsCorruption corrodes all facets of the world’s political and corporate life, yet until now there was no one book that explained how best to battle it. The Corruption…

AOC staff departure highlights the problem of corruption in Washington  Washington ExaminerSaikat Chakrabarti, the chief of staff to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, just resigned. As her top aide, he was also under investigation for campaign financ…

South Africa’s anti-corruption prosecutor loses court battle against President Ramaphosa – Eye on Africa  FRANCE 24In tonight’s edition :South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won a court battle against anti-corruption prosecutor Busisiwe Mk…

Vietnam issues new regulations implementing its Anti-Corruption Law, effective 15 August 2019  JD SupraOn 1 July 2019 the Vietnamese government issued new regulations pursuant to Decree No. 59/2019/ND-CP (the New Regulations), which will take…

Florida official pleads guilty to three counts of public corruption  WEARGovernor Ron DeSantis is expected to officially remove a Tallahassee City Commissioner after pleading guilty to three counts of public corruption, But as Mike …

PM Modi reaches out to J&K with promise of early polls, restoration of statehood  Times of IndiaIndia News: Jammu & Kashmir will not remain a Union territory for long once the pace of development picks up, and the people of the region will ge…

11 types of corruption offences the Special Prosecutor can investigate  GhanaWebThe Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has reiterated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) is the most restrictive he has ever come across.

Puerto Rico’s Ouster of Its Governor Isn’t Just About One Administration’s Corruption  New York MagazineEd Morales talks with Intelligencer about Ricardo Rosselló, Wanda Vázquez, Donald Trump, Hurricane Maria, and the roots of Puerto Rico’s p…

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa fires minister for ‘inappropriate behaviour’ after corruption charge  EuronewsHARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his tourism minister, who was last month charged with corruption involving $…

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa fires minister for ‘inappropriate behavior’ after corruption charge  KFGO NewsHARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his tourism minister, who was last month charged with corruption involving $…

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa fires minister for ‘inappropriate behavior’ after corruption charge  ReutersZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his tourism minister, who was last month charged with corruption involving $95 million, a senior …

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa fires minister for ‘inappropriate behavior’ after corruption charge  ReutersZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his tourism minister, who was last month charged with corruption involving $95 million, a senior …

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa fires minister for ‘inappropriate behavior’ after corruption charge  Yahoo NewsZimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his tourism minister, who was last month charged with corruption involving $95 million, a seni…

Why is Benjamin Netanyahu neck-deep in corruption charges?  TRT WorldClose to becoming Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Netanyahu faces several corruption accusations and a recent high-level defection from his flock could …

Anti-corruption group: Russia freezes assets of Kremlin critic Navalny’s anti-graft group  RTL TodayRussia on Thursday froze the assets of an anti-corruption group that major opposition figure Alexei Navalny set up to expose the questionable …

State corruption  The Jerusalem PostCorruption has sadly plagued the country for years.

Stay out of office, High Court tells Waititu in corruption case  nation.co.keKiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu suffered a major blow on Thursday as the High Court upheld a ruling that barred him from office over a Sh51.2 million graft …

Migration, corruption hover over Guatemala presidential vote  CBS17.comSAN MARTÍN JILOTEPEQUE, Guatemala (AP) — Most people in Guatemalan farming towns like San Martín Jilotepeque have a relative or two living in the …

Migration, corruption hover over Guatemala presidential vote  CBS17.comSAN MARTÍN JILOTEPEQUE, Guatemala (AP) — Most people in Guatemalan farming towns like San Martín Jilotepeque have a relative or two living in the …

Migration, corruption hover over Guatemala presidential vote  WTOPSAN MARTÍN JILOTEPEQUE, Guatemala (AP) — Most people in Guatemalan farming towns like San Martín Jilotepeque have a relative or two living in the …

Migration, corruption hover over Guatemala presidential vote  Washington PostGuatemalans to vote for new president amid migration fears, corruption and poverty.

Ex-Democratic Party Head Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges | Daily Business Review  Law.comTallahassee Commissioner Scott Maddox and his longtime associate Paige Carter-Smith agreed to plead guilty to three charges: wire fraud mail fraud an…

Migration, corruption hover over Guatemala presidential vote  Minneapolis Star TribuneSAN MARTÍN JILOTEPEQUE, Guatemala — Most people in Guatemalan farming towns like San Martín Jilotepeque have a relative or two living in the United …

WHO says it has ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption in Yemen  The ColumbianCAIRO — The World Health Organization says it follows “a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of corruption” amid calls for greater transparency following an …

Top Philadelphia news: North Philly double shooting leaves 1 dead; separate corruption trials sought  Hoodline PhiladelphiaHere’s the most recent top news in Philadelphia; see what headlines are trending among local readers, with links to ful…

Ramaphosa wins case against anti-corruption watchdog  cgtn.comSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa Thursday defeated Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane in a court case concerning his ally Pravin Gordhan.

Kashmir’s ‘corruption’ removed along with its autonomy, says Modi  South China Morning PostThe Indian PM addressed the nation on Thursday evening after rival Pakistan cut diplomatic and trade ties and sought to garner international support fo…

Corruption will be a threat to NHI, but health minister is ready to tackle it  News24Corruption will be a threat to National Health Insurance, but it is a situation that Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has prepared for.

Will make Gujarat free of corruption, unemployment: CM Vijay Rupani  Times of IndiaMoving forward from his candid admission last year that it was a challenge to deal with the menace of corruption, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani.

Anti-Corruption Bureau finishes pretrial investigation in case against Energy Minister  112 InternationalAnti-Corruption bodies finishes pretrial investigation against Ukraine’s Energy Minister.

Mkhize: Corruption will be biggest threat to implementation of NHI  EWNThe long-awaited bill, which is aimed at ensuring that all South Africans receive universal health coverage, was released by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on …

Liberia’s economic crisis and corruption could lead to violence  The EconomistPresident George Weah is failing to boot corruption and help the poor.

‘The truth shall be revealed’ – Zandile Gumede after appearing for corruption  News24Embattled eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede says the truth will be revealed about the corruption-related charges against her in the Durban Commercial Crimes …

Corruption Accusations Against Rafael Correa Considered ‘Ridiculous’  Prensa LatinaQuito, August 7 (Prensa Latina) Various personalities and internauts this Thursday regarded as ”ridiculous” the accusations of the Attorney General”s Office…

How the US can help Mongolia get to grips with corruption  Transparency InternationalThe US Secretary of Defense is in Mongolia today, building on a trip to Washington D.C. last week by Mongolia’s President, Battulga Khaltmaa, who met with …

How the Supreme Court Is Rebranding Corruption –  ProMarketIn thirteen years of hostile decisions, the Roberts Supreme Court has done all it can to legalize corruption. With the Bridgegate case, it gets a chance to wreak …

WHO says it has ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption in Yemen  ArabnewsCAIRO: The World Health Organization says it follows “a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of corruption” amid calls for greater transparency following an …

WHO says it has ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption in Yemen  Artesia Daily PressCAIRO (AP) — The World Health Organization says it follows “a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of corruption” amid calls for greater transparency …

Judicial Service Commission PS arrested over corruption  The ObserverThe Inspectorate of Government has arrested Dr Rose Nassali Lukwago, the secretary Judicial *Service* Commission (JSC) and Dr Opio Okiror, the former …

Sandra Cam exposes the extent of PCSO, STL corruption in Philippines  CalvinAyre.comCam pins the blame on retired generals, who she says helped cover up corrupt STL partners practices.

WHO says it has ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption in Yemen  Minneapolis Star TribuneThe World Health Organization says it follows “a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of corruption” amid calls for greater transparency following an Associa…

Conspiracy and corruption between the US and Brazil: a likely hypothesis  Open DemocracyThe only thing that bothers Brazilian officials right now is the fact that their “conspiracy” has become public, and that everyone has understood who the …

Conspiracy and corruption between the US and Brazil: a likely hypothesis  Open DemocracyThe only thing that bothers Brazilian officials right now is the fact that their “conspiracy” has become public, and that everyone has understood who the …

Conspiracy and corruption between the US and Brazil: a likely hypothesis  Open DemocracyThe only thing that bothers Brazilian officials right now is the fact that their “conspiracy” has become public, and that everyone has understood who the …

Ethics and anti-corruption rules for defence contractors in USA  LexologyA quick and handy overview of the primary ethical considerations and anti-corruption rules for defence contractors in USA.

286 subpoenas issued in corruption case against Zandile Gumede  IOLThe court heard that that 286 subpoenas had been issued in the fraud, corruption and money laundering case involving Zandile …

Gumede corruption case postponed until January 2020 | News | Politics  Mail and GuardianZandile Gumede was placed on le​ave by the ANC provincial leadership after her arrest and a final decision from the party on whether or not to remove her …

South Africa’s Ramaphosa wins court case against anti-corruption watchdog  KFGO NewsJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won a court case against the anti-corruption watchdog on Thursday after a judge found …

Myanmar struggles to tackle corruption culture  Anadolu AgencyYANGON, Myanmar. Staff at Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) are amazed at the skyrocketing number of visitors — mostly *fresh* graduates — since it …

Is the NCAA’s new system to cut down basketball recruiting corruption working?  Richmond.comPHILADELPHIA — It looked big-time, felt big-time. If you were looking for high-level college basketball prospects, this was the place to be one weeken…

Dallas School Bus Czar Gets Seven Years In Corruption Probe  Dallas ObserverRick Sorrells is going to prison for seven years for accepting bribes related to Dallas County Schools stop-arm camera boondoggle.

A-G intends to indict ex-MK Haneen Zoabi for corruption  The Jerusalem PostZoabi will get a pre-indictment hearing to try to convince Mandelblit of her innocence before he makes a final decision.

Maryam arrested on corruption charges in Chaudhry Sugar Mill: Zartaj  Associated Press of PakistanISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Zartaj Gul Wazir Thursday said Maryam Nawaz being owner and beneficiary of Ch…

Seven cops arrested for corruption following Joburg CBD raids | The Star  IOLJohannesburg – Gauteng police have arrested seven of their own for an alleged corruption and defeating the ends of justice following the Johannesburg CBD …

Palace tells Cam: File charges over alleged PCSO corruption  ABS-CBN NewsMANILA – Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam should file charges against small-town lottery operators allegedly involved …

UPDATE Oracle Romania CEO facing bribery charges in investigation by anti-corruption agency  Business ReviewThe CEO of Oracle Romania, Sorin Mindrutescu, was brought to the National Anti-Corruption Agency (DNA) on Wednesday evening after agen…

UPDATE Oracle Romania CEO facing bribery charges in investigation by anti-corruption agency  Business ReviewThe CEO of Oracle Romania, Sorin Mindrutescu, was brought to the National Anti-Corruption Agency (DNA) on Wednesday evening after agen…

Indonesia detains former Garuda CEO Emirsyah Satar in corruption probe  The Straits TimesJAKARTA (BLOOMBERG) – Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency has detained Mr Emirsyah Satar, the former head of PT Garuda Indonesia, as part of a …

Indonesia Detains Former Garuda CEO in Corruption Probe  BloombergIndonesia’s anti-corruption agency detained Emirsyah Satar, the former head of PT Garuda Indonesia, as part of a long-running probe into suspected corruption …

Boris Bonev, Mayor Candidate: Deadly Combination of Corruption and Incompetence Rules Sofia  Novinite.comBoris Bonev is the first to announce his candidacy for mayor of Sofia in the upcoming October 27 local elections. His program for the dev…

Taskforce To Probe Corruption In Judiciary Unveiled  New VisionTACKLING CORRUPTION IN JUDICIARY KAMPALA – According to Article 23 (6) of Uganda’s Constitution, bail – whether non-cash or cash – is a right.

My Say: Say no to corruption  The Edge Markets MYWhen we take what is not ours without permission, it is called stealing. Everyone, even a thief, knows that stealing is wrong. When one steals, one does it …

Nawaz, Maryam face another corruption reference  DAWN.comISLAMABAD: A new case of corruption related to Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members will soon be …

Nawaz, Maryam face another corruption reference  DAWN.comISLAMABAD: A new case of corruption related to Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members will soon be …

Sandra Cam says threats will not stop her from baring PCSO ‘corruption’  GMA NewsPhilippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam turned emotional during a television interview on Thursday, saying “threats to her …

Corruption on campus – The Jakarta Post  Jakarta PostThe latest reports of suspected corruption in university rector elections are reminders of the countrys stagnant campus culture, to say nothing of a lack of …

Sheriff’s Office hit with corruption probe over concealed weapons permits  The Mercury NewsThe Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office served a search warrant at the Sheriff’s Office as part of an apparent corruption probe into alleged …

Israel’s de facto health minister, embroiled in corruption, wields power to do as he pleases  HaaretzIn today’s Israel, the man who is ostensibly the deputy health minister, but is the health minister de facto, has prima facie used his govern…

Tom Steyer on climate change, gun safety and impeachment  PBS NewsHourDemocratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer blamed the United States’ gun violence epidemic on the political power of corporations in an interview …

Former education secretary of Jalisco arrested for corruption  Mexico News DailyAuthorities in Jalisco have detained the former secretary for embezzling US $1.5 million in connection with the purchase of a property in the US.

PM Newcasts 8.7.19 – Candidates, Casino Corruption and Sturgis Rally  KWITA few Democrats running for president plan to visit Sioux City over the next couple of days. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will appear at the Key.

Lelling says his office will stay ‘aggressive’ on public corruption  Boston HeraldU.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said his office will “continue to be aggressive” on public corruption, but he would not say if more indictments are imminent after …

Germany, UK, Japan suspend refugee funding in Uganda over corruption  The New TimesThe governments of Japan, the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany have suspended direct funding to Uganda’s refugee programme over the government’s …

Former Huarong Investment Chairman Charged With Corruption  Caixin GlobalThe former chairman of Huarong Investment Stock Corp., a subsidiary of one of China’s four largest distressed-asset managers, has been charged by …

Is Indonesia’s anti-corruption reform slipping?  Khmer TimesUntil July 2019, Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK or Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi) had not, since its establishment in 2003, lost any of the …

Corruption Case Involving Union Leader John Dougherty, Philadelphia Councilmember Bobby Henon Hits Fork In Road  CBS PhillyPHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The participants in an alleged massive Philadelphia corruption case are asking a federal judge to …

Government Confident in Anti-Corruption Framework to Build Transparent Institutions  Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information ServicePrime Minister Andrew Holness says he is confident in the established anti-corruption framework aimed at de…

Could Johnny Doc face two trials? Codefendants urge separate proceedings for embezzlement, corruption allegati  The Philadelphia InquirerIndicted Local 98 officials are seeking a separate trial on allegations that they embezzled more than $60…

Podcasts – Corruption in the Indian Generic Drug Industry (Guest: Dinesh Thakur)  The Heartland InstituteDinesh Thakur joins the show to discuss corruption and the use of falsified data in the Indian generic drug industry. Dinesh Thakur was h…

Judge in Cuyahoga County corruption case says requests for emails, search history data of witnesses ‘may be overly broad’  cleveland.comVisiting judge Patricia Cosgrove suggested Wednesday that some subpoenas that attorney Roger Synenberg iss…

Corruption on campus – Thu, August 8 2019  Jakarta PostWhen the government announced plans for universities to have foreign rectors last week, there were rumblings of a budding resistance.

Honduras president implicated in narcotics-related corruption  People’s WorldProsecutors in the United States have issued a document which lists the president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández of the right wing National Alliance …

Update: Oracle Romania CEO, reportedly targeted by corruption investigation  Romania-Insider.comRomanian Sorin Mindrutescu, the general manager of U.S. tech group Oracle’s Romanian subsidiary, is reportedly targeted by an investigation of the…

Hood Vows to ‘Expose Corruption,’ Waller Faces Reeves  Jackson Free PressWith a hug from former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood stepped up to a microphone and proclaimed victory in his …

Zuma’s Testimony to South Africa’s Corruption Inquiry Further Divides the ANC  World Politics ReviewOver two days in July, former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared before the Zondo Commission, which was launched by President Cyril R…