Corruption charges: Justice Ngwuta to be docked next weekVanguardCharges against him, which border on judicial corruption, money laundering, age falsification, and alleged illegal possession of multiple passports, was endorsed by the Attorney General o…
The Guardian |
Victoria’s public drunkenness laws should be reviewed, says anti-corruption comission
The Guardian Victoria’s anti-corruption commission has called for a review of public drunkenness laws following its investigation into the abuse of an off-duty police officer at Ballarat police station. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission on … |
XinhuaTop graft-buster calls for deepened international anti-corruption cooperationXinhuaWang Qishan (R), secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), meets with Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, chairman of …
Bloomberg |
Modi Hits Multiple Targets in Surprise Anti-Corruption Move
Bloomberg In a bold move against corruption and unaccounted wealth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acted to arrest the drift in his popularity and place constraints on election funding, which will benefit him in crucial state elections next year. But Modi’s … |
The Indian Express |
Demonitisation a revolutionary step to fight corruption: Anna Hazare
The Indian Express Demonitisation a revolutionary step to fight corruption: Anna Hazare. “The decision to issue the new currency notes of Rs 2000 denomination needs to have adequate safeguards to ensure it does not generate black money in future,” Anna Hazare said. |
The Indian Express |
Anti-corruption game-changer
The Indian Express In a bold, revolutionary and historic step, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only dealt a death blow to black money hoarders and corrupt people by demonetising Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, but also struck a sledgehammer at Pakistan’s nefarious … |
BBC Sport |
Two Zambia FA officials investigated for corruption
BBC Sport Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating two members of the country’s football association over accusations of embezzlement. Football Association of Zambia (Faz) vice-president Richard Kazala and committee member Blackwell Siwale … |
CTV NewsMayor of Terrebonne resigns amid corruption allegationsCTV NewsDuring the Charbonneau Commission in 2014, Robitaille admitted lying about his ties to Tony Accurso, a construction magnate who is facing multiple charges of fraud and corruption. I…
Independent Online |
Shadrack Sibiya to head Joburg corruption busters
Independent Online Johannesburg – The former head of the Hawks in Gauteng, Shadrack Sibiya, will lead the city’s anti-corruption unit which would operate independently and similar to a Chapter 9 institution. Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba introduced Sibiya to … Axed Gauteng Hawks head to lead Joburg anti-corruption unitNews24 Former Gauteng Hawks boss appointed City of Joburg’s chief corruption busterTimes LIVE 11/11/2016: Shadrack Sibiya appointed to head the City of Johannesburg’s Anti-Corruption UnitJoburg 702 all 10 news articles » |
LivemintWe did say we wanted less corruptionLivemintThe political boss has spoken in India finally, giving teeth to the war against corruption by making currency notes of Rs500 and Rs1,000 worthless overnight. Why will this help? It makes the current s…
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Trump won because voters believed the system was corrupt. They were right
Telegraph.co.uk Trump claims Hilary Clinton “may be the most corrupt person ever to seek the presidency”; “I know that corruption has reached a level like never ever before in our country”; “I want the entire corrupt Washington establishment to hear the words we are … |
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More Pain Seen for India Property on Modi Corruption Crackdown
Bloomberg India will withdraw high-denomination banknotes in the nation’s biggest crackdown against corruption in almost four decades. The move is a blow to the practice of investing in real estate using untaxed income, locally known as black money, which is … |
Huffington Post |
Fight Corruption, Save The Planet
Huffington Post At COP 22, I will be speaking, along with colleagues from the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime and the Moroccan Anti-Corruption Authority, on corruption’s inextricable link to climate change. The event is being advertised with the slogan, “Fight … |
GuardianCorruption: What signals are we sending?GuardianThe article revolves around the frustration and predicaments of IMSU students borne from corrupt elements in the university system. It is important to note that the picture of corruption Franklin …
ReutersFormer Sinopec executive pleads guilty to corruption, bribe-takingReutersWang Tianpu, an oil industry veteran, appeared in court on Tuesday pleading guilty to charges of corruption and accepting bribes, the Central Commission for Discipline Insp…
The Australian Financial Review |
How did Rio Tinto get tangled in a corruption scandal?
The Australian Financial Review Shareholders in Rio Tinto will today be asking the same question that must be on the minds of investigators in US, UK and Australia – how did a company of Rio’s calibre get tangled up in a corruption payment scandal in a country known to be corrupt … |
New York Times |
Narendra Modi Bans India’s Largest Currency Bills in Bid to Cut Corruption
New York Times NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi fired a direct shot at India’s endemic corruption with a surprise move on Tuesday to ban the country’s largest currency bills, starting the next morning. The ban is intended both to curb the flow of counterfeit … In Surprise Move, India Voids 500 And 1000 Rupee Bills To Fight CorruptionNPR India scraps Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes overnight to tackle corruption, terrorism fundingMashable India to eliminate largest banknotes in strike at corruptionUSA TODAY The Guardian –Bloomberg –CNNMoney all 1,353 news articles » |
NPR |
In Surprise Move, India Voids 500 And 1000 Rupee Bills To Fight Corruption
NPR He said in a televised speech that voiding the country’s highest-denomination bills is aimed at cracking down on the black market and getting counterfeit cash out of the financial system. The black market boosts corruption and is used to fund terrorism … India Bans Largest Currency Bills, for Now, in Bid to Cut CorruptionNew York Times India scraps Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes overnight to tackle corruption, terrorism fundingMashable India to eliminate largest banknotes in strike at corruptionUSA TODAY CNNMoney –International Business Times –The Guardian all 1,009 news articles » |
Voice of AmericaFrance Adopts US-style Anti-corruption Settlement SystemVoice of America22, 2014, announced the French power and transportation company has agreed to pay $772 million in penalties to resolve allegations that it bribed government officia…
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France adopts US-style anti-corruption settlement system
Reuters “It will help companies resolve cases without going to court, without the press being around day after day, and it will probably be cheaper,” Washington-based anti-corruption lawyer Saskia Zandieh of the Miller & Chevalier practice told Reuters. |
euronews |
Neymar could stand trial for alleged corruption
euronews Barcelona forward Neymar, his parents and two of the club’s executives should stand trial for alleged corruption, Spain’s High Court said on Monday as it wrapped up a fraud investigation into the Brazil international’s transfer to the Catalan team. The … Neymar could face trial after judge accepts corruption charges over Barcelona transferDaily Mail Neymar should stand trial for alleged corruption, says Spain’s high courtThe Guardian Neymar may face criminal trial after appeal for corruption charges are accepted by judgeFirstpost SkySports –Mirror.co.uk –Press TV all 68 news articles » |
TIME |
India Scraps Larger Rupee Banknotes to Fight Corruption and Counterfeit Currency
TIME (NEW DELHI) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes would be withdrawn from circulation at midnight, saying it was part of a crackdown on rampant corruption and counterfeit currency. India to eliminate largest banknotes in strike at corruptionUSA TODAY India scraps its two largest rupee notes in shocking anti-corruption moveCNNMoney India Abolishes 500 and 1000 Rupee Notes to Fight CorruptionBloomberg The Seattle Times –Aljazeera.com –The Guardian all 500 news articles » |
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MACC chief vows continued combat against corruption, abuse of power
New Straits Times Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad issued an open letter to all Malaysians today, assuring them that the agency’s all-out war against corruption and abuse of power will continue. The letter was read … |
Aljazeera.com |
South Korea: Samsung offices raided in corruption probe
Aljazeera.com South Korean prosecutors investigating a confidante of President Park Geun-hye for corruption have searched the offices of Samsung, according to local media. Samsung, the world’s largest manufacturer of smartphones, televisions and memory chips, … Samsung raided in political corruption probeBBC News Samsung office raided in corruption probeZDNet Samsung faces fresh woe as it is implicated in political corruption scandalThe Drum |
GuardianFighting corruption in Ghana, South AfricaGuardianSo, it is with Ghana where a robust journalistic legwork has uncovered massive judicial corruption that has affected many ministers in the temple of justice (judges). What is more significant, a…
Guardian |
Fighting corrupt people versus fighting corruption — Opinion — The …
Guardian The on ongoing war against corruption did not come to Nigerians as a surprise. It was very much expected. There was apprehension in 2015 that a Buhari … |
BBC News |
Samsung raided in political corruption probe
BBC News South Korean prosecutors have raided the offices of Samsung Electronics as part of a probe into the political scandal around President Park Geun-hye. The prosecutors are investigating allegations that Samsung gave money to the daughter of Choi Soon-sil … Samsung offices in South Korea raided over corruption scandalBusiness Standard Choi’s daughter under scrutiny for preferential treatment in expanding South Korea corruption probeAsiaOne Samsung raided over S Korea corruption probeProthom Alo (English) |
The Conversation AU |
With its corruption crackdown, China is also stamping out innovation
The Conversation AU Guo Yongchang, party secretary of a rural county in China’s Henan province, did not fit the stereotype of a corrupt Chinese official. Featured in the documentary, The Transition Period, he was revealed as an overworked and genuinely dedicated leader. |
Fortune |
Will Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump Be the Most Corrupt President Ever?
Fortune Nineteenth century America, in particular, was notoriously corrupt, with politics and self-dealing often being barely distinguishable from one another. As political scientist Francis Fukuyama put it, before successive reforms beginning in 1883 that … Agents Must Now Blow Whistle on Clinton/Obama CorruptionTownhall Exclusive Trump op-ed: We must clean up this corruptionUSA TODAY STATE OF MINDWND.com U.S. News & World Report –Center for Research on Globalization all 13,186 news articles » |
Wall Street Journal (blog)Corruption Currents: US Braces for Election Day Cyber MayhemWall Street Journal (blog)A daily roundup of corruption news from across the Web. We also provide a daily roundup of important risk & compliance stories via our d…
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Former EU judge in Kosovo cleared of corruption allegations
Fox News PRISTINA, Kosovo – Prosecutors representing the European Union have cleared a former judge for the EU mission that monitors the criminal justice system in Kosovo of corruption allegations. A statement Monday from Kosovo’s prosecutor-general’s office … |
New York Times |
Mikheil Saakashvili Resigns Post in Ukraine, Citing Corruption
New York Times Taming corruption was widely seen as crucial for proving the legitimacy of Ukraine’s pro-Western leadership, especially in contrast with Mr. Putin’s Russia. In October, Mr. Saakashvili’s political party in Georgia suffered a painful defeat in … Georgia ex-president Saakashvili steps down in Ukraine amid corruptionFox News Odessa, Ukraine, Gov. Saakashvili resigns, citing rampant corruptionUPI.com Georgian Saakashvili quits as Ukraine Odessa governorBBC News The Seattle Times –Belfast Telegraph all 65 news articles » |
Conservative Review |
Think Clinton corruption is bad? This is the crony behavior millions of Americans ignore
Conservative Review If you’re old enough to remember the 1990s, then you’ve been dismayed for a quarter of a century about the taint of corruption that never seems too far from Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Indeed, scandal has hovered close to Bill and … |
The Punch |
Buhari’s anti-corruption fight only way out of recession – Clerics
The Punch Some clerics have described the ongoing anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari as the only way to bring the country out of the current economic recession. The clerics spoke on Sunday, in separate interviews, on the sidelines of the first … |
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The downside of corruption
Power Line (blog) Senior Clinton campaign strategist Joel Benenson appeared on FOX News Sunday yesterday. As the interview concluded, Chris Wallace raised a particularly interesting question based on one of the revelations from John Podesta’s hacked email account. |
The Guardian |
Glossary of graft lays bare Mexico’s lexicon of corruption
The Guardian Those behind the Corrupcionario Mexicano – or “Mexican Corruptionary” – argue that curbing corruption starts with changing the way criminal behaviour is described. “One of the ways of denormalising these actions is to call them by name and put them on … |
UPI.com |
Georgian Saakashvili quits as Ukraine Odessa governor
BBC News Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president, has resigned as governor of Ukraine’s Odessa region, expressing fury at rampant corruption. He accused Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko of backing corrupt officials who, he said, were undermining … Saakashvili Steps Down as Head of Corruption-Plagued OdessaABC News Odessa, Ukraine, Gov. Saakashvili resigns, citing rampant corruptionUPI.com Former Georgian president quits Odessa role over Ukraine corruptionBT.com Ukraine Today all 36 news articles » |
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Ukraine’s new assets ‘e-declaration’ is a revolutionary move against corruption
The Globe and Mail A statement endorsed by all of Ukraine’s major civil-society organizations – none of whom has been shy to criticize authorities – hailed the system as “a truly revolutionary step toward eradicating corruption” in Ukraine. These organizations have also … |
The Sun Daily |
‘No law clearing corruption if bribe returned to source’
Malaysiakini (subscription) There is no provision under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act to clear someone of corruption if the illicit funds are returned to the one giving the bribe. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Paul Low said this in a written … MACC Act does not clear corruption charges, even if bribe is returnedThe Sun Daily Receiver not cleared of corruption although bribe returned to giver – Paul LowThe Edge Markets MY Corruption rampant among youth, says MACC Foundation chiefMalay Mail Online |
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Clinton’s River of Corruption
American Spectator If you think in those terms and consider how wide and powerful the Mississippi is, you may be able to see how wide, deep, and powerful Hillary Clinton’s river of corruption can be. Tomorrow, Americans go to the polls to choose the 45th president of the … |
The Sudbury StarLetter: Wynne bears most blame for corruptionThe Sudbury StarBribery is the act, or practice, of giving or offering rewards for corrupt practices. Further, as most plain-speaking folks know, in politics bribery is the antecedent to corr…
CDA managers uninterested in corruption investigationsDAWN.comISLAMABAD: Like the previous ones, the new management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is not taking action in many high-profile corruption cases unearthed by various independent c…
NAIJ.COM |
Why Buhari’s appointees, APC chieftains aren’t tried for corruption —Presidency
Vanguard Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, has said that leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and those in the cabinet were not being prosecuted for corruption because no evidence had been put forward … Corruption: REAL reason Buhari’s ministers, others are not enjoying freedomNAIJ.COM |
The Standard (press release) |
Kanu leaders pledge support for Uhuru but back CORD on corruption
The Standard (press release) Kanu leaders have expressed support for the criticism of the Government’s laxity in the war against corruption. Speaking at Kaibos, West Pokot Senator John Loyangapuo and Civil Aviation Authority Chairman Samuel Poghisio said CORD had managed to put … Kanu politicians praise Raila’s party for putting Jubilee on toes in corruption warThe Star, Kenya |
The Conversation AU |
Corruption looks different in China
The Conversation AU Businesses and governments around the world are watching as China grows, innovates and extends its influence. We explore how the country got to where it is and what might be in store for its future in our series Understanding China’s Influence. |
The Journal News | LoHud.comSt. Lawrence corruption trial delayed until AprilThe Journal News | LoHud.comThe anticipated federal corruption trial against Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence and a former top economic development aide has been res…
Premium Times |
Why Buhari’s appointees, APC chieftains are not tried for corruption — Presidency
Premium Times President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has offered reasons why leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and those in the president’s cabinet are not being prosecuted for corruption. |
The Star, Kenya |
Ababu tables bill to disband EACC, says no corruption case solved
The Star, Kenya “The commission is aimless and useless at the moment because there is no single case on corruption it has succeeded in taming,” said Ababu. The law, he said, proposes its disbandment and replacement with a serious office crimes department like that in … |
Times LIVE |
Country never more united in rejection of corruption and plunder by Zuma and his ‘ruling mafia’‚ says Maimane
Times LIVE In Zuma‚ we have a President who was elected with 783 charges of fraud and corruption hanging over his head‚ who aided and abetted Omar Al-Bashir – a warlord charged with genocide – and allowed him to escape in violation of a court order‚” the DA … South Africa’s Zuma ‘not afraid of jail’ amid corruption accusationsBBC News Maimane calls for Zuma’s head in order to tackle corruptionEyewitness News South Africa’s Ruling ANC Warns Members Against CorruptionVoice of America Newsweek –CNN –BBC News all 1,279 news articles » |
Al-Manar TV |
Lebanese president vows to uproot corruption
The Seattle Times BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s newly elected President Michel Aoun has vowed to uproot corruption and strive for nation-building in the deeply divided country. Aoun spoke Sunday before thousands of supporters who gathered at the presidential palace in … Aoun Vows: Corruption will Be Uprooted, Environment will Become CleanAl-Manar TV |
Al-Manar TV |
Lebanese President Vows to Uproot Corruption
ABC News Lebanon’s newly elected President Michel Aoun has vowed to uproot corruption and strive for nation-building in the deeply divided country. Aoun spoke Sunday before thousands of supporters who gathered at the presidential palace in Baabda in … Aoun Vows: Corruption will Be Uprooted, Environment will Become CleanAl-Manar TV |
Vanguard |
‘Tackling corruption together’
Vanguard The industrial revolution of the 17th century brought arguably, increased wealth and consequently, explosion in corruption and corrupt practices. Institutions emanating from the industrial revolution, including the government, productive and service … |
New York Daily News |
Examining N.Y.’s most fervent anti-corruption politician, T.R.
New York Daily News Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, whose face occupies one of the four busts on Mount Rushmore, is undeniably one of the most important political figures in American history. Roosevelt navigated a long and winding road to attain that esteemed designation, for … |
Corruption, a beast that is slowly lowering Kenya to an eternal graveThe Standard (press release)Recently, Kenya was ranked the third most corrupt country in the world! The audit firm conducting the survey found that Kenya beat the rest of the world in…
Fox News |
South Korean president’s ex-aides arrested as corruption scandal widens
Fox News Prosecutors on Sunday also summoned for questioning Woo Byung-woo, former senior presidential secretary for civil affairs who has been blamed for failing to prevent Choi from influencing state affairs and is embroiled in separate corruption allegations … Protests grow in South Korea amid president’s corruption scandalPBS NewsHour Ex-presidential secretary questioned over corruptionKorea Times Prosecutors question Park’s former aides, confidante over corruption scandalYonhap News |
Voice of America |
Protest Against Corruption, Censorship Leads to Arrests in London
Voice of America The Anonymous group said the actions were part of its annual “Million Mask March,” with a broad theme of opposition to “corruption, censorship, inequality and war.” Scattered reports of small-scale demonstrations in other cities have appeared on social … |
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2 Arrested During Anti-Corruption March in Washington
ABC News Police said in a statement that they saw graffiti on buildings and sidewalks in the area of Saturday’s Million Mask March, which organizers describe on their Facebook page as a march against government and corporate corruption. Police photographs … |
Stuff.co.nzStacey Kirk: Rising corruption investigations are a symptom of growing mistrustStuff.co.nzOPINION: This government has never been found to be corrupt. But can it say it carries the perception it is trustworthy? Perhaps one of the most signif…
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WIKILEAKS: Hillary Ally Warned She, Dems ‘Could Be Destroyed’ By Corruption
Daily Caller Veteran Democratic legislative and media activist Brent Budowsky of LA Progressive issued a sobering warning to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in March 2015 just before she announced her candidacy about the damage that would result … |
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Obiogbolu, ex-Anambra gov. hopeful, seeks coalition against corruption
Vanguard The former Anambra State governorship aspirant, in a paper he presented during the 2016 annual seminar of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Onitsha Region titled, ‘Curbing the culture of corruption in our society’, noted that corruption will not … |
Aversion to corruption is largely superficialThe Standard (press release)The last few weeks have witnessed some of the most intense discussions on corruption. While the State House governance summit allowed the country a rare peak into the dysfunction …
PBS NewsHour |
Protests grow in South Korea amid president’s corruption scandal
PBS NewsHour More than 40,000 people flooded into the streets in South Korea’s capital city of Seoul on Saturday to demand the resignation of the country’s president, who is embroiled in a corruption scandal. The mass of protesters called for President Park Geun … |
BBC News |
South Africa’s Zuma ‘not afraid of jail’ amid corruption accusations
BBC News South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has said he is not scared of going to prison, days after an investigation found evidence of possible government corruption. This was his first public appearance since an anti-corruption report asked for a … South Africa’s Zuma censures judiciary amid corruption probePress TV South Africa’s Zuma Defiant as Corruption Allegations SwirlNewsweek South Africa’s Ruling ANC Warns Members Against CorruptionVoice of America CNN –BBC News –Wall Street Journal all 1,216 news articles » |
RT |
‘There’s no will to prosecute crony capitalism or corruption like case of Barroso & Goldman Sachs’
RT Former European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso, who was complicit in helping Goldman Sachs defraud the Greek economy, is now taking a job with the company. Financial analyst Max Keiser says this is crony capitalism and corruption at the … |
eNCA |
Two arrested for alleged corruption at driver testing station
eNCA The RTMC warned driving schools to desist from engaging in corrupt activities involving the issuing of licences to unqualified drivers, he said. “We have information that many driving schools are involved in these activities and investigations are … |
Newsweek |
Putin’s Party Is Riddled With Theft, Corruption, Even Murder
Newsweek But in fact, there is a deep connection between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political party, United Russia, and organized crime. The party has become riddled with corruption and lawlessness, and the way to fortune and unbridled power in Russia … |
National Review Online |
“Flush the toilet!”
National Review Online Washington’s corruption under Barack Obama and the Clintons has devolved to fetid depths suggestive of the days before indoor plumbing. Step back and shudder at today’s unsanitary state of public affairs. The Cosa Nostra–like tone that Hillary Clinton … |
eNCARamaphosa: act against corruption – eNCAeNCADeputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to act against corruption so as to put an end to corrupt activities.Act on corruption without delay – RamaphosaNews24all 3 news articles »
eNCA |
Ramaphosa: act against corruption
eNCA POLOKWANE – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday said rooting out corruption and ending corrupt ties are signs of good governance. Ramaphosa told delegates at the Limpopo Economic Summit that government leaders must fight corruption. Act on corruption without delay – RamaphosaNews24 |
News24 |
Act on corruption without delay – Ramaphosa
News24 Polokwane – Corruption must be dealt with quickly or else it will spread, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa warned on Friday. “Good governance must mean that we have cut our links with corruption. Good governance must mean that we have rooted out … Ramaphosa: act against corruptioneNCA |
The Punch |
Corruption: 25 Jonathan’s ex-ministers, aides under probe
The Punch At least 25 persons who served as ministers, aides or advisers to former President Goodluck Jonathan are being either investigated or prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related … |
Fox NewsNewt Gingrich: Bigger than Hillary — The establishment cesspool of dishonesty and corruptionFox NewsThe only precedent in American history for the mess we will be in if Secretary Hillary Clinton wins on November 8 is the election, investigatio…
Foreign Policy (blog) |
Ukraine Has Opened Pandora’s Database of Corruption
Foreign Policy (blog) Moreover, by making public the wealth of officials, it opens them not only to scrutiny but also potentially to criminal prosecution for a false disclosure — a major accomplishment for a system of government characterized by corruption and influenced … |
Telegraph.co.uk |
India vs England: Corruption clampdown leaves visitors to cover their own costs
Telegraph.co.uk Nothing is likely to get in the way of India’s attempt to whitewash England 5-0 in the Test series, but a theoretical threat arose when the Indian board asked England to cover the costs of their tour until the board reached agreement with the Lodha … |
Inquirer.net |
No bidding can lead to corruption, warn legislators
Inquirer.net Opposition lawmakers warned Friday of a “golden age of corruption” if the Philippine government pushed through with a plan to enter into public contracts worth some P8 trillion without any public bidding. Members of the independent minority bloc in the … |
Breitbart News |
WikiLeaks: Adviser Wanted Hillary Clinton to Address ‘Political Corruption‘
Breitbart News WikiLeaks’ release of an email from the account of Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta shows Clinton adviser Neera Tanden recommending the candidate deliver “a big speech” focusing on how she would address the problem of political … |
BBC News |
Nigeria judges suspended amid anti-corruption probe
BBC News Nigeria’s Judicial Council has suspended seven senior judges, who are being investigated for corruption, from carrying out any judicial functions. The judges are accused of taking bribes in exchange for favourable judgements – allegations they have denied. NJC backtracks, suspends 7 senior judges accused of corruptionPremium Times Nigerian judges facing corruption probe asked to step downeNCA Nigeria suspends judges named in corruption probeAnadolu Agency |
ForbesHow Corruption And Weak Institutions Are The Perfect Recipe For Emerging MarketsForbesOriginally from Singapore, Ang grew up in a country in rapid transition which successfully emerged from the mire of corruption and disarray. She later applied t…
Vanguard |
Cars of Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President seized over corruption allegations
Vanguard The accused who is also the son of current President of the country, Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema, is being investigated for corruption. He is accused of laundering. He has not commented. Swiss authorities have seized 11 cars in total, Africa Review said … E Guinea leader’s son faces Swiss corruption probeNews24 |
The Diplomat |
South Korea’s Most Bizarre Corruption Scandal Yet
The Diplomat Corruption scandals, abuse of power, kickbacks, embezzlement, and so on, are, unfortunately, established problems in South Korea, as they are in many democracies. “Choi-gate,” as it has inevitably become named, attracts so much attention, however, … South Korean president says she’s willing to be investigated in corruption scandalWashington Post Shamans and Prada: Crisis in South Korea as Corruption and Democracy CollideU.S. News & World Report South Korean leader says lurid corruption scandal ‘all my fault’Fox News Center for Research on Globalization –BBC News –Bloomberg all 2,355 news articles » |
ReutersWorld Medical Association president attends Indian court hearing in corrup…ReutersIn the New Delhi case filed in 2010, Desai faces charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy for allegedly being involved in a conspiracy to obtain a bribe of …
U.S. News & World Report |
Vote Donald Trump to Get Rid of Corruption in Washington
U.S. News & World Report Hillary Clinton is the most corrupt candidate for president in the history of our country. Never before has the U.S. seen anything like the scheme described in the explosive memo released last week, in which Bill Clinton’s closest aide, Doug Band … Corrupt Clinton Crime Cartel Along with Hillary’s Presidential Hopes Are Crumbling…Center for Research on Globalization |
eNCASACC call for corruption TRCeNCAJOHANNESBURG – The South African Council of Churches has called for the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to deal with corruption. General Secretary, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana said on Thursday that…
Wall Street Journal (blog)Corruption Currents: Russian Doping Reaches the New York City MarathonWall Street Journal (blog)A daily roundup of corruption news from across the Web. We also provide a daily roundup of important risk & compliance stories…
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Corruption Watch
Illinois Policy Illinois wasn’t short on government corruption stories in October. In Chicago, an investigation into the Chicago Police Department found that the department collected $79 million in civil asset forfeiture since 2009. This money has been used as a slush … |
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Xi slams ‘conspiracies, corruption, fraud’
Hong Kong Standard (press release) President Xi Jinping slammed “conspiracies” in the ruling Communist Party, saying corruption and election fraud had undermined the country’s governance, and that a tighter ideological grip on its leaders was needed. His strongly-worded statement … |
Premium Times |
NJC backtracks, suspends 7 senior judges accused of corruption
Premium Times “Council also decided that Judicial Officers shall not be standing trial for alleged corruption related offences and be performing judicial functions at the same time,” the communique said. “Council however decided that it will ensure that Judicial … Nigeria suspends judges named in corruption probeAnadolu Agency |
Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog) |
Transportation Official Sentenced in Red-Light Camera Corruption Case
Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog) John Bills once held a position of trust as Chicago’s assistant transportation commissioner. Now the 55-year-old is serving a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a long-running corruption scheme involving the city’s red-light camera contracts … |
Voice of America |
South Africa’s Ruling ANC Warns Members Against Corruption
Voice of America South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has warned its members to avoid corruption and abuse of state power. The party was reacting to a report from the nation’s anti-corruption chief that suggested President Jacob Zuma allowed a … South Africa’s Zuma faces no-confidence vote in corruption crisis South Africa: Jacob Zuma report points to possible corruption South Africa Report Cites ‘Worrying’ Signs of Government Corruption |
Voice of America |
Nairobi Anti-Corruption Protest Turns Violent
Voice of America An anti-corruption protest turned violent Thursday in Kenya’s capital, with police caught on video beating at least one journalist and one protester, and others alleging they too were attacked. Carrying signs with messages like “Fight Corruption Not … Kenyan police fire tear gas on anti-corruption protesters Kenya police break up anti-corruption rally with tear gas Kenyan police beat anti-corruption protesters, fire tear gas |
Center for Research on Globalization |
Phony ‘Corruption‘ Excuse for Ukraine Coup
Center for Research on Globalization If Ukraine becomes a flashpoint for World War III with Russia, the American people might rue the day that their government pressed for the 2014 overthrow of Ukraine’s allegedly corrupt (though elected) president in favor of a coup regime led by … |
Times LIVE |
Church leaders call for ‘corruption TRC’
Times LIVE The SACC ran its Unburdening Panel earlier this year‚ calling on members of the public to come forward with their accounts of bribery and corruption in light of the state capture allegations that had surfaced. Some of the allegations reported to the … #StateCaptureReport: SACC calls for corruption TRC |
Los Angeles Times |
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif denies corruption allegations
Aljazeera.com Pakistan’s prime minister has denied holding any offshore companies during a hearing of the Panama Papers case, after a petition levelled corruption allegations against him and his family. In a written submission to the Supreme Court, Nawaz Sharif said … Remember the Panama Papers? Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to face corruption probe over leaked documents |
euronews |
Corruption crackdown gains momentum in Romania as Bulgaria’s stalls
euronews But Bulgaria, criticised by Brussels in January over its failure to produce ‘concrete and tangible progress’ on corruption, has only recently set up a centre for tackling the problem, more than a decade behind Romania. Experts say corruption has hit … |
Center for Research on Globalization |
South Korea’s President in Crisis Over Corruption Scandals
Center for Research on Globalization The woman at the centre of the crisis, Park’s long-time confidante Choi Soon-sil, was detained on Monday after returning from Germany to answer allegations of corruption and exerting inappropriate influence in state affairs. Choi, 60, arrived at the … Embattled South Korean president to address nation over corruption scandal These Charts Show How the Corruption Scandal Has Roiled South Korean Markets Arrest sought for President Park’s friend Choi in S Korea corruption row |
Bloomberg |
Jill Stein: Hillary Clinton Is ‘Queen of Corruption‘
Bloomberg Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein discusses Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and the “politics of integrity.” She speaks with Bloomberg’s Tom Keene on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg). Share on FacebookShare on Twitter. |
Quartz |
What the 355-page “State Capture” report tells us about Zuma, the Guptas, and corruption in South Africa
Quartz It’s the report that confirms South Africa’s worst fears about corruption: that the state has been captured. In 355 pages, former public protector Thuli Madonsela and her team of investigators outline in detail just how much control the Gupta family, a … South Africa losing faith as Zuma corruption suspicions lingerITV News |
The Star, KenyaKenyan police beat anti-corruption protesters, fire tear gasThe Star, KenyaPolice beat anti-corruption protesters with batons and fired volleys of tear gas to disperse them from Freedom Corner in Nairobi on Thursday. Witnesses said hundr…
FrontPage Magazine |
Obama DOJ: Handmaiden of Clinton Corruption
FrontPage Magazine The Obama Department of Justice has been corruptly aiding and abetting the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, to escape legal accountability for her actions. From Attorney General Loretta Lynch on down through the Justice … WikiLeaks: Clinton Foundation Plagued by Corruption and ConflictObserver |
NewsBusters (blog) |
Fox News: FBI ‘Actively and Aggressively’ Probing Clinton Foundation Corruption, ‘A Lot’ of Evidence
Washington Free Beacon The FBI has been investigating a possible pay-to-play interaction between the Clinton Foundation and the State Department during Hillary Clinton’s time as secretary of state for over a year, Fox News host Bret Baier reported Wednesday night. “There’s … Nets Ignore Massive Bombshell on FBI Investigation Into Clinton Corruption Secret Recordings Fueled FBI Feud in Clinton Probe More Blockbuster Developments in the FBI Clinton Corruption Investigations |