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FiberNet scam case: SC draws assurance from State not to arrest Naidu before hearing

SC agrees to hear Naidu's anticipatory bail plea in FiberNet scam case on Oct 17; State assures no arrest on Oct 16. Case involves allegations of tender manipulation causing loss to public exchequer; Naidu claims immunity under Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Hindu

What do recent Illinois corruption trials have in common? State Rep. Bob Rita as a witness.

Still unknown is whether the Blue Island Democrat will be called to testify at the upcoming trial of his longtime ally, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times

T.N. Teachers’ Recruitment Board secretary booked in disproportionate assets case

DVAC books case against TN Teachers' Recruitment Board's sec. Rameswaramurugan & family for possessing assets disproportionate to known sources of income. Assets worth ₹3.89 cr, 354.66% over known sources, acquired during check period Apr 2012-Mar 2016. Accused face Prevention of Corruption Act.

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Wife of Gabon's ousted leader Ali Bongo jailed for corruption

The wife of desposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba – who has been under house arrest since an August coup over the suspected embezzlement of public funds – has been jailed, her lawyer said Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Rep. Andrew Murr took on Ken Paxton and lost. He has no regrets.

The five-term House member, and his mustache, gained notoriety during the high-profile impeachment of Paxton. He warned tolerating corruption could hurt Republicans in the long term.

The Texas Tribune

Ex-councillor accused of ICAC lies about Daryl Maguire

A former councillor has joined disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire in being accused of lying during an investigation into corruption of a southwest Sydney council.

AAP

MLA pays surprise visit to Sub-Registrar office in Ballari

Ballari MLA Nara Bharath Reddy inspected Sub-Registrar office to address bribery complaints. He found middlemen were diverting bribes to officials. He warned staff against malpractice and promised to file complaint with Lokayukta if irregularities found. He reiterated commitment to making Ballari corruption-free and held department head responsible for any bribe…

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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan asks officials to ensure MSP to farmers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked the officials to ensure that the farmers who are selling their produce should be provided with the Minimum Support Price (MSP). He also wanted to see that there was no scope for corruption in the procurement process.

The Hindu

Congress slams the Modi government for transferring CAG officials

Congress accuses govt of intimidating CAG officers who exposed corruption in schemes; demands transfer orders be revoked. Modi govt accused of mafia-style tactics to silence those who expose corruption. CAG report showed 1400% cost inflation & tendering irregularities in Dwarka Expressway, faulty bidding practices & 60% cost inflation in Bharatmala.

The Hindu

Labour is right: billions were lost to Covid fraud, and the public deserve a reckoning

Given the immense suffering the pandemic brought to so many people, profiteers cannot be allowed to get away with it, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

No microscopic examination of materials needed by govt. to permit investigation against public servants: Karnataka High Court

The State government is not required to make microscopic examination of the materials submitted by the investigating officer for granting approval for probe against a public servant under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, said the High Court of Karnataka.

The Hindu

CPI(M) to blame for sorry state of State’s cooperative sector: Muraleedharan

Union Minister V. Muraleedharan accused CPI(M) of destroying cooperative sector in Kerala, distributing State wealth to friends & party men. He alleged corruption from panchayat-level to Secretariat & misuse of Central funds. He said Congress was also guilty, leaving them unable to act as responsible Opposition.

The Hindu

Walkathon with the theme, Integrity - A way of life, in Hubballi

GM Sanjeev Kishore led a walkathon in Hubballi to spread the message of "Say no to Corruption; Commit to the Nation". Railway staff, public and passengers were sensitised to the need for a corruption-free society. Street play was staged to create awareness among children about damage caused by corruption and…

The Hindu

KCR made Telangana number one in farmers suicides and corruption: Amit Shah

At the first election meeting held by BJP after Telangana Assembly Elections-2023 schedule was announced, Union Home Minister Amit Shah charged at Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Chief and CM K. Chandrashekar Rao and Congress party.

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‘Embezzlement’ case against Chandrababu Naidu is outside Section 17A protections, A.P. government counters in Supreme Court

Andhra Pradesh argued in SC that charges against former CM Naidu in skill development scam case were of embezzlement, not related to public office duties. State said he deliberately caused huge loss to exchequer & fabricated records. SC observed Section 17A cannot be used to sabotage anti-corruption law. Salve argued…

Al Jazeera

What to know about Liberia’s presidential election

Liberia goes to the polls on Tuesday amid growing anger over corruption and the cost of living.

Bangkok Post

Former Pattaya mayor arrested

Itthiphol Kunplome, until recently the Minister for Culture, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning for alleged corruption in a controversial condominium project he approved 15 years ago when Pattaya mayor.

The Hindu

Can prior sanction be used to defeat purpose of anti-corruption law, SC asks Naidu

Supreme Court tells ex-AP CM Naidu's lawyer that Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act cannot be interpreted to defeat its objective. Salve argued that no sanction was received before initiating prosecution against Naidu. He said the arrest was illegal and his fundamental right was violated. Luthra said the FIR…

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BJP leaders arrested for protesting against ‘lopsided’ liquor policy in Andhra Pradesh

BJP leaders stage a demonstration in Tirupati against the 'lopsided' liquor policy and allege corruption and poor quality liquor. They claimed that revenue figures don't match sales figures and demanded a CBI probe.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves echoes Thatcher as she vows to recover money lost to fraud during pandemic

She said a Labour government would appoint a ‘Covid corruption commissioner’ to ‘chase down those who have ripped off the taxpayer’.

Al Jazeera

The key issues at stake in Liberia’s presidential election

Issues around the economy and the civil war could affect how Liberians vote in Tuesday’s election, analysts say.

The Hindu

High stakes poll in Telangana, BRS confident, Congress hopes to replicate Karnataka magic, BJP on edge | Analysis

Telangana Assembly elections 2023 will be a multi-cornered contest between BRS, BJP and Congress. BRS has a head start with its welfare and developmental schemes, while BJP is banking on anti-incumbency and corruption. Congress is hoping to replicate its success in Karnataka with its six guarantees

AAP

No delay: Berejiklian's spat with ICAC fast-tracked

A legal challenge by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to overturn ICAC's corruption findings will be heard as expeditiously as possible, a judge says.

The Guardian - UK

‘Covid corruption commissioner’ would seek to recoup lost billions, says Labour

Exclusive: Rachel Reeves announces plans for powerful watchdog to recover taxpayer cash lost to waste and fraud

The Hindu

Karuvannur bank scam casts Thrissur LS constituency at the centre of a high-stakes CPI(M)-BJP political battle

In Thrissur, the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has become a major political issue ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. BJP's Suresh Gopi has increased the party's vote share in the district, and CPI(M) is on the offensive, accusing BJP of using ED to further Gopi's candidacy. BJP's K. Surendran…

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