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John Lausch, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, stepping down, AG says

CHICAGO — After five years as Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, John Lausch probably didn’t envision the news of his departure would come out like it did.

Chicago Tribune

The truth about Thai money politics

As the election looms in Thailand, money politics returns with a vengeance.

Bangkok Post

A modern-day Jane Austin meets The Indian 'Godfather'

One of our guests has written an epic novel described as India's answer to "The Godfather". The other wrote one of the most talked-about debuts of the moment, which manages to say all there is to say about Britain today. Natasha Brown, author of "Assembly", and "Age of Vice" writer…

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UK concedes some crooks got ‘golden visas’

LONDON: The British government said on Thursday that a small number of people who had obtained “golden visas” for rich investors might have obtained their wealth through corruption or other illicit financial activity.

Bangkok Post

‘Golden visas’ review finds risk of links to corruption among wealthy investors

Home Secretary Suella Braverman set out the findings of the review.

The Independent UK

UK review of 'golden' visas for millionaires finds links to corruption

The British government said on Thursday that a small number of people who were granted so-called "golden visas" for millionaire investors might have obtained their wealth through corruption or organised crime.

Reuters

UK’s ‘golden visas’ scheme was used by Putin allies, MPs told

Home Secretary reveals review of Tier I visa scheme had ‘identified a small minority of individuals .. at high risk of having obtained wealth through corruption or other illicit financial activity’

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Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket

An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of some officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.

Bangkok Post

Scandal-hit EU assembly set to move on anti-corruption plan

A European Parliament official says President Roberta Metsola wants to clamp down on the activities of former lawmakers and lobbyists in response to a major corruption scandal

The Independent UK

European legal team arriving in Lebanon in corruption probe

Lebanon's justice minister says a European judicial delegation from France, Germany, and Luxembourg has started to arrive in Lebanon to probe the country’s Central Bank governor and dozens of other individuals over suspected corruption

The Independent UK

EU parliament head to set out transparency plan to respond to scandal

The head of the European Parliament will set out a 14-point plan on Thursday to tighten within weeks rules for lawmakers on financial declarations and contacts with lobbyists, in a bid to restore trust after a criminal corruption scandal.

Reuters

Corruption inquiry report on Gladys Berejiklian held until after NSW state election

Report by corruption commission into former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian will not be delivered until after state election.

The New Daily

GOP's top agenda: Protecting Trump

Yeah, the GOP is coming for Biden, but the new House majority's No. 1 job is shielding Trump from accountability

Salon

Release of ICAC report on Daryl Maguire, Gladys Berejiklian delayed

The corruption watchdog says Operation Keppel's draft report is unlikely to be released before the NSW election as the investigation's lead considers "complex matters of law and fact".

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Berejiklian ICAC report due after election

The NSW corruption watchdog says it will deliver its report into former premier Gladys Berejiklian after the state election.

AAP

Probe clears Bankstown mayor of corruption

An independent inquiry has cleared a Sydney mayor of impropriety after former NSW Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about corruption.

Bangkok Post

Is this a new dawn for Malaysia?

In 2007, on the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, Nobel laureate economist Joseph E Stiglitz celebrated the "miracle" of the country's economic rise and creation of a vibrant multiethnic society. In the 15 years that followed, however, revelations of large-scale corruption and abuse of foreign workers damaged Malaysia's international reputation…

Reuters

Austrian court acquits far-right leader in corruption retrial

A Vienna court found Austria's ex-vice chancellor and former far-right leader Heinz-Christian Strache not guilty on Tuesday in a retrial of a corruption case relating to party donations by the owner of a private clinic.

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Evening Standard

Brazil protests: Why are Lula and Bolsonaro’s supporters protesting?

Supporters of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro have rioted in protest against Lula’s victory

Reuters

IMF says corruption has inflated costs of high-profile projects in Zambia

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that corruption had inflated the cost of numerous high-profile tenders and construction projects in Zambia.

ABC News

Investigation clears NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour of corruption, links to Eddie Obeid

Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour says he has been "vindicated" after a review finds no evidence of the corruption alleged by former Labor MP Tania Mihailuk.

Bangkok Post

Officials squirm amid Chuvit's Triad exposé

What began in late October as a raid on a Bangkok night entertainment venue operating beyond the legal hours has now grown into one of the country's biggest corruption scandals.

Bangkok Post

Reform to rid the DNP of graft

The explosive corruption scandal at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) exposes the systemic rotting of the agency from within. The misconduct explains why the agency has failed to safeguard the country's forests. Even as the top boss was caught red-handed with bribery money, it is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq Eyes International Football Comeback with Gulf Cup

Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the Gulf Cup, ending nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches in the war-torn and corruption-plagued country. The tournament in the southern city of Basra brings together eight teams, with Friday's opening match seeing the host nation…

Tribune News Service

Trump special counsel probe adds 2 anti-corruption prosecutors

WASHINGTON — The special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump has made two fresh hires, bringing on long-time career prosecutors experienced in handling complex public corruption cases, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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