The Latest Breaking News from Corruption

Suvendu Adhikari alleges corruption in WB grievance cell tender

Alleging financial irregularities in the disbursement of a tender for the operation of a public grievance redressal campaign by the West Bengal government, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that it was case of serious fraud. The matter should be investigated by central investigation agencies, he added.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Maryland political aide died after 2 gunshot wounds, one self-inflicted

A former Maryland political aide who failed to appear for his trial on federal corruption charges died after suffering two gunshot wounds — one of them self-inflicted — as FBI agents closed in on him in Tennessee

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Probe into corruption in Kuvempu University: Higher Education Dept. sends reminder to head of inquiry panel

The Department of Higher Education has sent a reminder to the retired judge, who heads the three-member panel to look into allegations of corruption against Kuvempu University Vice Chancellor B.P. Veerabhadrappa and others, asking about the inquiry report.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Eskom and South Africa's energy crisis: De Ruyter book strikes a chord but falls flat on economic fixes

The former chief executive of South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has written a scathing critique of the ruling party’s practices that have seriously damaged the country’s economy.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

Malaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story

The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets.

WEKU · Jul 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian security service claims responsibility for Crimea bridge blast in October – as it happened

Domestic intelligence agency claims responsibility for first time for sabotage operation that damaged Kerch Bridge in October 2022

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Special courts can’t entertain private complaints on corruption against public servants without approval from competent authorities: High Court of Karnataka

HC directs special courts to not entertain private complaints against public servants without approval, affidavit, and efforts to register complaint with Lokayukta. Judges must examine if criteria are met to protect innocent from vexatious prosecution.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Ghana's former sanitation minister arrested in corruption probe

A former government minister is investigated for corruption in Ghana. The inquiry comes after Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported her housekeeper for stealing a large sum of money, but prosecutors want to know where the money came from. Also in this edition: at least 30 people have been killed by a…

France 24 · Jul 24, 2023

Are Netanyahu’s legal troubles behind push for judicial change?

The judiciary has proven to be a problem for the Israeli PM, who is on trial on corruption and fraud charges.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Kenya Losing $2.5 Billion Annually To Poor Governance And Corruption

Failure to commit to transparency and accountability hampers financial effectiveness, says report

Zenger · Jul 24, 2023