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SC to hear DVAC’s plea against S.P. Velumani today

It relates to a HC petition to quash corruption charges against the former Minister

The Hindu

LA mayoral candidate Karen Bass got a USC degree for free. It's now pulling her into a federal corruption case

LOS ANGELES — During the last decade, two influential Los Angeles politicians were awarded full-tuition scholarships valued at nearly $100,000 each from the University of Southern California's social work program.

Los Angeles Times

Independent Scotland ‘must not look away’ from tackling corruption, new report says

AN independent Scotland should set up an anti-corruption authority to help tackle economic crime which is costing billions of pounds every year, a…

The National (Scotland)

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WTO head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: how trade can help beat inequality

In a recent study South Africa was identified as ranking first of 164 countries in the World Bank’s global poverty database. Underlying this inequality is its very high rates of unemployment. Professor Dori Posel spoke to World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala about why trade is important…

The Conversation

FINALLY: Legislation To Establish A Federal Corruption Watchdog Will Be Introduced Next Week

About bloody time.

Pedestrian.tv

French rugby supremo Bernard Laporte faces corruption trial

Bernard Laporte, the man in charge of the French Rugby Federation, appeared in court Wednesday charged with corruption and influence-peddling – just a year out from the French-hosted Rugby World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Govt considers whistleblower protections

The federal government will introduce its landmark anti-corruption commission proposal and consider protections for public sector whistleblowers.

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Fat Leonard's escape as stunning as his Navy bribery case

The escape of the Malaysian defense contractor at the center of one of the Navy's biggest corruption scandals is as stunning and brazen as the case itself

The Independent UK

US Marshals Services face questions after ‘Fat Leonard’ flees house arrest

Leonard Francis, contractor in US navy’s worst corruption scandal, was able not only to escape but also rented vans to load up his possessions

The Guardian - US

Chadchart offers his anti-graft recipe

Honest leaders with a strong commitment to tackling graft are the key to success in fighting against corruption, said Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt, marking Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

‘Fat Leonard,’ set to finally be sentenced in long-running Navy bribery scheme, is on the lam

SAN DIEGO — The military contractor known as “Fat Leonard,” the mastermind behind the worst public corruption scandal in U.S. Navy history who was three weeks away from being sentenced in the case, is on the run.

Tribune News Service

'I am innocent', mining magnate says at end of Swiss appeal

Geneva (AFP) - A French-Israeli businessman appealing against his conviction in one of the mining sector's biggest-ever corruption cases insisted Tuesday on his innocence and hoped the Swiss court would give him justice.

AFP

Cleo cop stood down amid corruption probe

A probe into alleged misconduct by a prominent West Australian homicide detective remains in its preliminary stage, Police Commissioner Col Blanch says.

AAP

Party leader wants traffic fines reduced to stop corruption

Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a list MP and leader of the Thai Civilised Party, said he is gathering signatures to support a bill to amend the Land Traffic Act and reduce the size of the new range of fines, which are too high and conducive to corruption.

Bangkok Post

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Reuters

Hungary to set up anti-corruption body in bid to unlock EU funds

Hungary will create an anti-corruption authority and a working group involving non-government organisations to oversee the spending of European Union funds, the government said in a decree in its official gazette late on Monday.

The Hindu

TMC plans resolution in West Bengal Assembly against 'misuse' of Central agencies

"Not only in West Bengal, but the BJP also misuses the CBI and ED in all Opposition-ruled States. The agencies have turned a blind eye to the corruption charges against the BJP leaders," a senior TMC MLA said

ABC News

High-profile WA police detective Cameron Blaine stood down

Detective Senior Sergeant Cameron Blaine is stood down as WA Police and the Corruption and Crime Commission investigate alleged misconduct.

The Guardian - AU

Rebuilding trust in public institutions will take more than a federal Icac, but work on it has begun

Political integrity is not just about exercising corruption – it is about monitoring power. Where Morrison hoarded it, Albanese appears inclined to share it

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Bangkok Post

Niphon stands down to battle graft case

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

Bangkok Post

Ex-park chief, 3 associates bailed ahead of 'Billy' trial

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has granted bail to Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, the former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief, and three others facing multiple charges in connection with the disappearance and murder of a Karen rights activist in 2014.

The Hindu

TMC MP Jawhar Sircar toes party line after remarks on corruption creates a flutter

Rajya Sabha MP criticises Union Minister Amit Shah on Twitter

The Hindu

Govt. may form panel to probe allegations of corruption: Nagesh

Bengaluru

The Hindu

How can Additional Solicitor General appear for Velumani in corruption case: A-G

Cannot restrain him from appearing for ex-Minister as long as Centre does not withdraw permission: HC

The Hindu

Ego behind rejecting Magsaysay award for K.K. Shailaja, says KPCC president K. Sudhakaran

‘Huge corruption during COVID-19 pandemic’

AFP

French rugby boss Laporte's graft trial opens

Paris (AFP) - Bernard Laporte, a towering figure in French rugby, went on trial Wednesday facing charges of corruption and influence-peddling in a high-profile case making big waves only a year before France hosts the World Cup.

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