Furore in Nigeria over fake federal agency set up in government HQ President orders investigation after fictitious body given funding, triggering renewed scrutiny of alleged corruption The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelope The decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns. Euronews · Jul 9
Be it NEET or Ayodhya, BJP’s accountability problem is getting harder to hide. Media must keep asking Accountability and corruption. These two words are now haunting the Modi government. Not just because of the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and its followers in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET examination papers. The bigger story… Newslaundry · Jul 9
‘Let the people judge me’: how Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage learned a potent populist tactic from Donald Trump The European populist right has been at the top of the political agenda in recent days. The Conversation · Jul 8
House passes amnesty bill The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the amended amnesty bill, which will benefit hundreds of people found guilty of participating in political demonstrations in Thailand over the last 20 years — but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the lese-majeste law. Bangkok Post · Jul 8
Anti-graft agency declares exam scandal a special case The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has designated local government recruitment exam scandal a special case, citing its scale, complexity and the large number of people implicated. Bangkok Post · Jul 8
Two jailed in Kinnaree lamppost scandal A former subdistrict chief and another defendant have been sentenced to five years in prison for irregularities in the procurement of overpriced Kinnaree lampposts in Samut Prakan. Bangkok Post · Jul 7
China Sentences Former Official To Death Over $325 Million Bribery Scandal Yang Youlin, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes worth £240 million over 30 years, amid President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Belgium have just two words to say after demolishing the United States as Donald Trump admits match interference "Thank you for putting corruption in its place." We Got This Covered · Jul 7
Why does JD Vance keep saying loony things? Scratch their surface and you see exactly what he’s trying to do: stand up strong for intolerance and corruption The Guardian - US · Jul 7
Chinese court hands former official rare death sentence in £250m corruption case Jiangsu court strips Yang Youlin of all political rights and ordered confiscation of his personal assets The Independent UK · Jul 7
Chris Christie Accuses Trump Of 'Putin-Esque' Corruption, Says President And Family Believe They Have 'License To Take Whatever They Can Take' On Monday, former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him of treating his return to the White House as a mandate for personal enrichment. Benzinga · Jul 7
ACT seeks procurement overhaul The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has proposed eight measures to overhaul the country's public procurement system before spending begins under the 2027 fiscal year budget, warning that corruption can still occur despite improvements to electronic bidding. Bangkok Post · Jul 7
Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build. AAP · Jul 6
Bangkok Post · Jul 6 'Big Joke' bribe case begins Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as "Big Joke", on Monday appeared at the Supreme Court alongside his lawyer to face corruption allegations related to the gold-bribe scandal.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing U.S. prosecutors are setting the stage for seeking leniency at next week's sentencing for a Turkish-Iranian businessman who provided key testimony at a corruption trial nearly a decade ago related to sanctions against Iran
Latin Times · Jul 6 Milei's Anti-Corruption Brand Takes a Hit as He Hands Power to the Man He Once Called Corrupt Milei named ex-rival Diego Santilli chief of staff after a corruption scandal toppled his top aide — testing his brand at home and in South Florida.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Hunter Biden sets out case for Trump family’s alleged corruption Joe Biden’s son accuses Donald Trump and his children of making ‘King George III look like an amateur’ by enriching themselves in high office
The Times of India · Jul 5 Pak bureaucrat, prime accused in Karachi bus project graft case, sent to judicial custody A senior Pakistani bureaucrat, Zameer Abbasi, is seeking post-arrest bail in an alleged PKR 8.5 billion corruption scandal tied to Karachi's Bus Rapid Transit Yellow Line. The Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh accuses Abbasi and others of financial irregularities, including approving payments without bank guarantees, risking public funds. The court has sent…
The Economic Times · Jul 5 Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah marks 100 days with fast change and few words Nepal's 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has marked 100 days in power with sweeping reforms and a low public profile. His administration, driven by a promise to combat corruption and boost the economy, has moved swiftly, implementing a significant portion of its 100-point agenda. While praised for action, Shah's unconventional…
Benzinga · Jul 5 Anthony Scaramucci Calls Washington Corruption 'Ridiculous,' Says Trump Defenders Are 'Part of a Cult' Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized Washington corruption and accused supporters of President Donald Trump of excusing unethical behavior, calling the political climate "ridiculous" and deeply damaging to public trust.
Salon · Jul 4 "Blow Out" exposes the real American way The 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma's film meets America's 250th, proving corruption is as American as apple pie
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Xi Jinping promotes new generals after anti-corruption crackdown shakes up military One of the newly appointed generals will lead the military’s anti-corruption watchdog while the other will command the air force
The Independent UK · Jul 4 China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks China's military has promoted two officers to the rank of general, possibly signaling a reorganization at the top
The Times of India · Jul 4 China's Xi Jinping promotes two PLA generals after anti-corruption purge thins top military ranks China's leader, Xi Jinping, has made notable advancements by promoting two military officials to generals, marking a pivotal change in the People's Liberation Army's hierarchy. Following rigorous anti-corruption efforts that reshaped the leadership structure, these promotions are essential for restoring loyalty and filling key positions within the Central Military Commission,…