Corruption

Government says anti-corruption drive not a fluke  ChronicleAfrica Moyo, Harare Bureau. GOVERNMENT says the ongoing anti-corruption drive is “not a fluke”, but a sustained operation running until the scourge of …

A Puerto Rican Journalist Who Helped Expose Government Corruption on What Comes Next  New York MagazineOn Saturday, July 13, Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism, known by its Spanish acronym, CPI, published a chat featuring Gove…

Anti-corruption fight real  The HeraldGOVERNMENT says the ongoing anti-corruption drive is “not a fluke”, but a sustained operation running until the scourge of corruption is eradicated.

OP-ED: Africa’s finest legal minds must unite to combat spiralling corruption  Daily MaverickThe era of ‘Big Man’ politics has not ended in Africa. All too often, the political office is seen as an opportunity for self-enrichment rather than …

THE IRONY OF LIBERIA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT  Front Page AfricaCorruption in Africa is endemic and Liberia is no exception. Africa’s oldest independent republic, Liberia, currently sits 120 on a list of 180 countries compiled by …

We will act decisively to arrest the decline of Gauteng…  Daily MaverickThe Gauteng provincial government is working hard to reverse the decline of its metros and towns and will be taking bold steps to deal decisively with corruption …

The corruption of every government begins with principles  Sierra Leone TelegraphSierra Leone Telegraph: 28 July 2019: Sierra Leoneans woke up to breaking news (pardon the pun) last week that thieves broke into the house of one of the …

OPINION | Government corruption cover-up as usual  Marianas VarietyTHE Mueller investigation into our U.S general election process is a big-time disaster. One would think that the U.S. Congress would have solidarity or unity but …

PM’s son sues activist who accosted him, called father ‘corrupt thief’  The Times of IsraelAvner Netanyahu, the prime minister’s youngest son, filed a police complaint on Sunday against a self-described anti-corruption activist who had harass…

Peru President Wants Early Elections After Corruption Scandal  BloombergPeru President Martin Vizcarra presented a reform to congress to bring forward general elections by one year to next July, saying the corruption-battered country …

Waititu and his wife to face corruption charges Monday  Capital FM KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 28 – Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari are due in court on Monday to face corruption charges over a Sh855 …

Kenya governor of president’s home area held for corruption  Yahoo NewsNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The governor of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s home region has been detained by authorities, a lawyer said Sunday. It is the latest of a …

MCA cries foul over Guan Eng’s ‘Malaysian Corruption Association’ slur  MalaysiakiniMCA Youth legal bureau chief Ryan Ho has cried foul after DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng branded the party as “Malaysian Corruption Association”.

Nobody admits they are corrupt  themastonline.comIt’s rare that a thief admits or confesses that he steals. Equally, corrupt politicians never admit that they are corrupt. And we don’t expect Edgar Lungu to admit …

‘Stop politicizing war against corruption,’ DP Ruto tells…  Citizen TVDeputy President William Ruto has asked politicians to let agencies mandated with the fight against corruption in the country to do their work.

Corruption, corruption, corruption | Letters | ravallirepublic.com  Ravalli RepublicThere has always been some corruption in government, from Washington DC right on down to the local school boards. We all see political authority in a little …

The Connection Between Gov. Rossello’s Leaked Chats And Corruption In Puerto Rico  NPRNPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Luis Valentin of the Center for Investigative Journalism. Valentin’s reporting led Puerto Rico’s governor to announce …

Kenya governor of president’s home area held for corruption  Washington PostNAIROBI, Kenya — The governor of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s home region has been detained by authorities, a lawyer said Sunday. It is the latest of a series …

Kenya governor of president’s home area held for corruption  Miami HeraldThe governor of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s home region has been detained by authorities, a lawyer said Sunday.

New state comptroller looks to end corruption probes – report  The Times of IsraelIn first month on the job, Matanyahu Englman said to urge his auditors to include ‘positive’ feedback in their criticism of government agencies.

Solidarity to embark on tax protest to squeeze corruption at SOEs  EWNThe union explained the action wasn’t a tax boycott but a host of legal instruments to call the state and tax plunderers to account.

Corruption in SAPS impacts its ability to address gang violence in Gauteng – DA  IOLThe DA in Gauteng renewed its call for more specialised anti-gang units in the province.

A PNP defeated by itself in the fight against corruption  Jamaica ObserverCoal gives birth to ashes. — Sesotho proverb, Lesotho. I hate to quote a wretch like Joseph Goebbels, Nazi propaganda minister, but for accuracy’s sake, I will.

Police corruption inhibits strategies to curb gang violence, says DA  CitizenRegardless of what strategy SAPS implements, it will only be effective if corruption is curbed, according to a report on transnational organised crime.

The unwavering stench of possible corruption  Jamaica ObserverAuditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has issued another damning audit on the operations of…

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

In eye of storm: Haji targets more big fish in corruption purge  Daily NationGovernor Waititu on the run as more suspects are being lined up to face prosecution.

Zimbabwe tourism minister charged with corruption over pension fund  Africanews EnglishZimbabwean Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira was charged in court on Friday with corruption involving $95 million from the state pension fund after …

Glenn Tucker | Any credible argument against a corruption court Mr Chuck?  Jamaica GleanerSenator Lambert Brown hates corruption with a passion. Many of us worry about him when there are senate sittings. Choking with rage and righteousness at…

AG unable to confirm corruption in Alexandra Renewal Project  News24The office of the Auditor-General was unable to confirm on to a South African Human Rights Commission hearing if it had found instances allegations of …

MUTUA: Enough is enough! Let us now guillotine the corrupt among  nation.co.keCorruption in Kenya is not a legal problem. It is fundamentally a political problem.

Corruption has no tribe  The Star, KenyaGraft war in this country is one of the most difficult tasks but it must go on.

Zimbabwe tourism minister charged with corruption worth $95 million  EWNPrisca Mupfumira is the first senior government official to be interrogated by the newly formed Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, which was appointed by …

Letter: Hold Landis accountable on recycling corruption – Salisbury Post  Salisbury PostThank you for the informative article published July 9 bringing the town of Landis’ recycling deceit to light. I called Rep. Richard Hudson’s office and n…

Corruption purge must result in convictions  Daily NationThe war on the vice will not be won unless we consistently deal with corrupt elements as soon as they are discovered.

Corruption purge must result in convictions  Daily NationThe war on the vice will not be won unless we consistently deal with corrupt elements as soon as they are discovered.

Zimbabwe tourism minister charged with corruption worth $95 million  EWNPrisca Mupfumira is the first senior government official to be interrogated by the newly formed Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, which was appointed by …

Israel’s new state comptroller softens agency’s approach to corruption  HaaretzLess than a month after assuming the position of state comptroller, Matanyahu Engelman is bent on revolutionizing his office, taking a softer approach toward all …

I’ve binned the limo and private jet, says Mexico’s president. Corruption is next  The TimesLeading through a pine-scented glade, the path was lined with the bronze statues of Mexico’s presidents. Ordinary citizens streamed along it to a whit…

I’ve binned the limo and private jet, says Mexico’s president. Corruption is next  The TimesLeading through a pine-scented glade, the path was lined with the bronze statues of Mexico’s presidents. Ordinary citizens streamed along it to a whit…

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

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

As corruption cases idle, higher education slips into old, bad ways  Times of IndiaIt has been 539 days since the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) arrested then vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University, A Ganapathi.

Weekend Watch: Corruption, fraud, insider dealing at O’Hare Airport  WLS-TVChicago’s O’Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States, but it’s plagued by unfinished projects, costly delays and broken …

Filing opposes release of lobbyist in Arkansas corruption  WGEMLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a former Arkansas lobbyist is a danger to society if he’s released from a Missouri jail where he’s.

Filing opposes release of lobbyist in Arkansas corruption  Fresno BeeA federal prosecutor says a former Arkansas lobbyist is a danger to society if he’s released from a Missouri jail where he’s awaiting sentencing in a corruption …

Filing opposes release of lobbyist in Arkansas corruption  Miami HeraldA federal prosecutor says a former Arkansas lobbyist is a danger to society if he’s released from a Missouri jail where he’s awaiting sentencing in a corruption …

Filing opposes release of lobbyist in Arkansas corruption  Wichita EagleA federal prosecutor says a former Arkansas lobbyist is a danger to society if he’s released from a Missouri jail where he’s awaiting sentencing in a corruption …

Filing opposes release of lobbyist in Arkansas corruption  Sacramento BeeA federal prosecutor says a former Arkansas lobbyist is a danger to society if he’s released from a Missouri jail where he’s awaiting sentencing in a corruption …

EU ambassador criticizes anti-corruption agencies  Kyiv PostEuropean Union Ambassador to Ukraine, Hugues Mingarelli listens to a speaker at the Kyiv Post’s “Bringing Peace to Syria & Ukraine” conference on June 18, …

Fighting military corruption is crucial  台北時報The Global Firepower Web site has published the World Military Strength Rankings for this year. Among the 137 countries in the list, Taiwan is ranked 22nd, …

Fighting military corruption is crucial  台北時報The Global Firepower Web site has published the World Military Strength Rankings for this year. Among the 137 countries in the list, Taiwan is ranked 22nd, …

EDC says probe clears staff after corruption claim related to SNC-Lavalin  northeastNOWOTTAWA – Export Development Canada says an independent review has cleared its personnel of any wrongdoing…

Strange that anti-corruption crowd has suddenly disappeared: Rahul Gandhi after Centre amended RTI Act  The Financial ExpressHis statement comes days after amendments to the RTI Act were passed by Parliament. The amendments seek to give the c…

Strange that anti-corruption crowd has suddenly disappeared: Rahul Gandhi after Centre amended RTI Act  The Financial ExpressHis statement comes days after amendments to the RTI Act were passed by Parliament. The amendments seek to give the c…

ANC veterans support Hanekom against public attacks  CitizenANC secretary-general Ace Magashule briefs media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, 29 May 2018, on the Post ANC NEC meeting. Picture: Nigel Sibanda …

Zimbabwe’s tourism minister kept in jail for corruption of over R1bn  eNCAHARARE – Zimbabwe’s Environment and Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira appeared in court on Friday facing seven corruption charges linked to the …

In Rant Against Cummings, Trump Slams African-American Majority District as “Rodent-Infested Mess”  Mother JonesPresident Donald Trump started his Saturday tweeting an attack on Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) after the Democratic chairman of th…

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 …