The Latest Breaking News from Corruption

Prosecutor Investigating Trump's $500M Tower Project Was Targeted With Spyware, Researchers Find

Serbian prosecutor Rade Bajić received an Apple spyware warning after working on a corruption probe linked to Jared Kushner's proposed Belgrade tower; infection is unconfirmed.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse

Hungarian police have taken former Central Bank governor György Matolcsy into custody

The Independent UK · 12h ago

Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses

The Independent UK · 16h ago

'Our Land, Our Albania': Supreme Court Burns as Anger Over Jared Kushner-Linked Resort Fuels Revolt

Demonstrators set fire to Albania's Supreme Court during escalating protests in Tirana, which began over a controversial coastal resort and have broadened into opposition to Edi Rama's government.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Bangladesh ex-air chief arrested in Qatar over corruption charges, investigators trace alleged wealth to Canada, Dubai

Bangladesh’s former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been arrested in Qatar following corruption allegations involving unexplained assets worth over Tk 3.28 crore and suspicious bank transactions totalling Tk 27.63 crore. The probe also involves his wife, alleged offshore wealth and properties linked to their children in three countries.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters before Brazil runoff

Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race.

Euronews · Oct 19

Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in TV debate ahead of weekend presidential runoff

Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.

Euronews · Oct 19

Ghost in the Cell review – Indonesian prison-slasher-satire contains the most unhinged punch-up in decades

Director Joko Anwar uses horror for social commentary as he skewers corruption and hypocrisy with likable silliness and raucous energy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day

Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

Euronews · Oct 19

Chief judge named top dog in bid to dig up corruption

A former chief Australian law officer has been made head of the national corruption watchdog months after the previous office-holder resigned amid controversy.

AAP · Oct 19