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Greek MEP Eva Kaili, ex-TV presenter accused of taking bribes

Athens (AFP) - Only 11 months after she became a European Parliament vice president, Greek MEP Eva Kaili is at the heart of an alleged corruption scandal involving Qatar and the EU, a far cry from the days when she presented the news.

AFP

EU chief says there will be 'no impunity' amid corruption probe

The president of the European Parliament warned members Monday that alleged bribery by a foreign power was an attack on democracy, after Belgian investigators charged a senior MEP with corruption, adding that MEPs would receive “no impunity” in the corruption probe.

France 24

Four people charged in EU parliament corruption investigation

Qatar, the Gulf state that is alleged to be behind the scandal, rejects any attempts to associate it with the misconduct

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Mongolians brave freezing nights in fight for justice

Ulaanbaatar (AFP) - Bundled up in thick layers to battle temperatures below freezing, Mongolians are sleeping rough in the heart of their capital and say they will not leave until officials accused of corruption are punished.

AFP

Four people charged over Qatar’s alleged bribing of EU officials

Charges come after Belgian police made six arrests and seized phones, computers and €600,000 in cash

The Guardian - UK

Greek MEP held as Qatar graft probe expands

Brussels (AFP) - A European Parliament vice president, Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili, was charged with corruption and remanded in custody on Sunday after Belgian investigators found "bags of cash" in her home.

AFP

EU parliament vice president detained over Qatar corruption allegations

Authorities seize large sum of cash from Greek politician’s home in Brussels

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EU suspends Parliament Vice President's powers over Qatar probe

A Greek MEP had her powers as a Vice President of the European Parliament suspended Saturday over a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar that has ensnared four others and sparked calls for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

Radio France Internationale

Pakistan PM's son returns from exile to face graft charges

A son of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has returned home after four years in London to face corruption charges that were filed against him in 2020

The Independent UK

Under-fire Greek MEP loses VP powers over Qatar graft probe

Brussels (AFP) - A Greek MEP had her powers as a vice president of the European Parliament suspended Saturday over a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar that has ensnared four others and sparked calls for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

AFP

Greek MEP stripped of vice president powers over Qatar graft probe

AFP

Greek MEP stripped of vice president status over Qatar graft probe

Brussels (AFP) - A Greek MEP was suspended as a vice president of the European Parliament Saturday over a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar that has ensnared four others and sparked calls for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

AFP

US sanctions more Haitians, including the relatives of people accused of corruption

A former director of Haiti’s customs administration and an “immediate” family member are being sanctioned by the U.S. State Department along with relatives of a current member of the Haitian Senate.

Miami Herald

Calls for reform after EU arrests in Qatar corruption probe

Brussels (AFP) - The arrest of a European Parliament vice-president and four others linked to a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar sparked calls Saturday for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

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The Independent UK

Peru's president asks cabinet to take anti-corruption pledge

Peru’s newest president has sworn in a new Cabinet and asked each member to pledge not to be corrupt while in office

AFP

EU parliament arrests spark calls for tighter controls over MEPs

Bangkok Post

NACC seeks to overturn Suthep graft acquittal

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will appeal a court ruling acquitting former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban of corruption in projects to construct police stations and living quarters while he was deputy prime minister more than a decade ago.

Reuters

U.S. sanctions officials close to El Salvador's Bukele for alleged corruption

The United States sanctioned several Central American officials it accused of possible corruption in their respective countries on Friday, including two politicians close to El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele.

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From president to prisoner: The rapid descent of Peru's Pedro Castillo

Peru's Pedro Castillo gambled away power in one breathtaking day.

AFP

Lebanon actor questioned as witness in central bank chief case

Beirut (AFP) - Lebanese authorities on Friday briefly detained a well-known actor for questioning as a witness in a corruption probe involving the country's central bank governor, a judicial source and her agent told AFP.

The Guardian - UK

Four people arrested as part of inquiry into Gulf state buying EU influence

Belgian police seized cash and searched 16 properties across Brussels during major investigation into corruption and money laundering

The Independent UK

UK sanctions 2 Moldovan oligarchs charged with corruption

Britain’s foreign secretary says two Moldovan oligarchs who are allegedly implicated in a one-billion-dollar bank fraud and other illicit schemes have been added to a new U.K. sanctions list

Reuters

Lebanese actress questioned, detained in central bank graft probe

Lebanese actress Stephanie Saliba was detained on Friday after being questioned by investigators over a corruption case related to Lebanon's central bank governor, a judicial source told Reuters.

Reuters

EU parliament member, Gulf state probed over suspected graft

Belgium launched an investigation on Friday into possible corruption involving an unidentified Gulf state and at least one member of the European Parliament, the federal prosecutor said.

The Independent UK

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans ‘expose those behind the heinous violations’.

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