The Latest Breaking News from Corruption

Bihar BJP slams Lalu, Nitish over land for job scam case

“Corruption is the family business of Lalu Prasad,” Mr. Sinha said.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

'I am not going anywhere': New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez rejects calls to resign

Some House members and top New Jersey Democrats, including the governor, called for the senator's resignation after he was indicted Friday on federal corruption charges.

WEKU · Sep 22, 2023

Senator Robert Menendez charged for federal corruption and bribery after $580k of cash and gold found at home

Democratic chair of powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee is subject of lengthy federal probe

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Congress cries foul over Vigilance inquiry against Kuzhalnadan

Cong. attacks Pinarayi Vijayan govt. for launching political witch-hunts against dissenters, whistle-blowers, Opp. leaders & journalists. Kuzhalnadan had attempted to bait Mr. Vijayan over corruption allegations against his daughter. Mr. Vijayan denied the imputations & alleged an Opp.-corporate media plot. Kuzhalnadan alleged political corruption by proxy & quoted IT consultancy's…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

South Korean lawmakers vote to lift opposition leader's immunity against arrest

In a surprise outcome, South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament has voted to pass a motion submitted by the government that allows for the potential arrest of the country’s leading opposition figure, Lee Jae-myung, who faces a widening investigation over corruption allegations

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Madras High Court restrains Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations against Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Madras High Court grants interim injunction to Edappadi K. Palaniswami, restraining DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations linking him to 2017 Kodanad heist-cum-murder case.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Did a former Ukraine minister go yachting in Europe days after his dismissal? Not quite

A photo of former Ukrainian defence minister Oleksii Reznikov is circulating online. Users claim it shows him yachting in Europe with his wife – just days after his dismissal over corruption scandals. Also, a video of a riot inside the Ukrainian parliament is falsely posted as recent. We tell you…

France 24 · Sep 20, 2023

Preliminary Vigilance probe against Kuzhalnadan

VACB probes Cong. legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan for alleged breach of land norms to acquire private property in Idukki. Govt. sanctioned inquiry based on petitions from CPI(M) leaders. Kuzhalnadan had accused CM Pinarayi Vijayan of corruption and illegal amassment of wealth.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Chhattisgarh HC to review 18 selected PSC candidates; petition alleges nepotism, calls for CBI probe

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh high court has directed that the appointment of 18 PSC-selected candidates, who are close relatives of the top brass of the state Public Service Commission (PSC), other bureaucrats, politicians, and businessmen, would be subject to the final outcome of the petition challenging their selection.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023