The Latest Breaking News from Corruption

Proposals invited to bring lapses in recruitment under judicial probe, says Priyank Kharge

Stating that there has been large-scale corruption in the recruitment process in various departments during the previous BJP-led government, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that proposals have been invited for investigation to be brought under judicial probe.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Priyank Kharge sets out to cleanse KKRDB of corruption and irregularities

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Priyank Kharge is getting ready to fulfil his election “guarantee”, i.e., cleansing Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) of corruption and irregularities. This, he said, is in addition to the Congress’ five guarantees.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Pakistan's Khan gets bail on new charge of abetting violence - lawyer

Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday granted bail on a new charge of abetting violence against the military by his protesting supporters after he was arrested and detained on May 9 in a corruption case, his lawyer said.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

'Superpimp'-turned-whistleblower won't give up fight

The memorandum of understanding signed on May 22 by the eight parties hoping to form a governing coalition sets forth an ambitious reform agenda, including "push for reform of the bureaucracy, police, armed forces and justice system" and to "promote a culture of transparency to tackle corruption".

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Firms fined most by regulators still on UK government’s list of top suppliers

Observer reveals that companies are getting big contracts in spite of paying penalties for corruption or fraud

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Guatemala arrests former anti-corruption prosecutor

Guatemalan police arrested the country’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants Friday, accusing him of alleged abuse of authority

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

Former anti-corruption prosecutor arrested in Guatemala

Guatemalan police arrested a former top prosecutor on Friday, accusing him of abusing his authority for investigating corruption allegations against an ex-president of the Central American country.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Labour candidates for North East mayor make transparency promise after Teesside 'corruption' claims

The Teesworks controversy has prompted questions over how mayors in England are scrutinised

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

Lebanon's central bank governor set to end his tenure a wanted man

Once celebrated as a financial wizard, Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh is spending his final weeks in office a wanted man, faced with French and German arrest warrants that have been prompted by long-running corruption probes.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Trump and the Saudis: Does anyone care?

Trump's links to the Saudi regime and its LIV Golf tour reek of obvious corruption. Maybe Jack Smith has noticed

Salon · May 26, 2023