The Latest Breaking News from Corruption

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 · Jan 12, 2023

‘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 · Jan 12, 2023

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 · Jan 12, 2023

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 · Jan 11, 2023

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 · Jan 11, 2023

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 · Jan 11, 2023

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".

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

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 · Jan 11, 2023

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.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023

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…

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023