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Corruption blights the developing world but the US and Europe are accomplices

State capture is growing on every continent but only because the west helps to launder and hide money stolen by kleptocrats

The Guardian - UK

Downstate Republicans Brady and Milhiser battle to reclaim — and freshen up — ‘outdated’ secretary of state’s office

Bloomington state Rep. Dan Brady and former federal prosecutor John Milhiser each say they’ve demonstrated the ability to rack up bipartisan support during lengthy, distinguished careers in central Illinois political circles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Hurstville councillor accepted $170K to help Chinese developer get projects approved, ICAC hears

The anti-corruption watchdog's investigation into three former Sydney councillors begins with shocking confessions by Vincenzo Badalati about receiving $170,000 from a Chinese developer in exchange for his support of two major development proposals.

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NT ICAC boss 'disappointed' by funding cut, saying it will impact fight against corruption

On top of the cuts, the NT's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption also reveals a probe into claims someone misled cabinet had to be discontinued because of legislative restrictions.

ABC News

Labor government urged to drop prosecutions against whistleblowers and ramp up protections

As the Albanese government works on getting legislation ready for its highly anticipated corruption watchdog, calls are growing for it to boost protections for whistleblowers and drop criminal prosecutions against Richard Boyle, David McBride and Bernard Collaery, and to advocate for Julian Assange.

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Congress and corruption 'made for each other': Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

The Minority Affairs Minister's attack came after the Congress leaders took to streets as Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money-laundering case.

The Hindu

Mike Madigan has left the building — but the former House speaker’s shadow clouds the 2022 election

Attacks on Madigan’s influence over state government have been part of the Republican campaign playbook going at least as far back as Bruce Rauner’s election in 2014. There’s no reason to think that’s going to let up now that Madigan has been charged with racketeering and bribery.

Chicago Sun-Times

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KTR’s social media post on probity in BJP draws flak

Several question TRS on the same; one netizen says all parties are one and the same

The Hindu

Ferguson’s plan to shake up city politics is needed to keep elected leaders in check

Any initiative that aims to fix Chicago’s faulty political landscape and the uncontrollable rubber-stamp monster it nurtures with morsels of corruption is essential.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vietnam was once praised for its pandemic response. Now a COVID corruption scandal has brought down its health minister

Vietnam was once held up as a poster child for effective COVID-19 responses. But corrupt officials were lining their pockets in a corruption scandal that's brought down its health minister.

ABC News

Bail granted to deputy minister on Khao Yai encroachment case

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases approved a bail request for Deputy Minister of Education Kanokwan Vilawan after public prosecutors submitted her case to the court on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Northern Territory woman to face court for alleged disclosure of confidential information after ICAC referral

A woman, 23, is now due to appear in court for alleged disclosure of confidential information after detectives seized her mobile phone following a referral from the Office of the Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.

ABC News

Corruption Probe into Lebanon Central Bank Governor Moves to Next Stage

A year-long corruption investigation into Lebanon's central bank governor Riad Salameh took a significant step forward on Thursday, when the country's top public prosecutor referred the case to a Beirut court. Prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat ordered Salameh and a number of unnamed associates be formally investigated for embezzlement, money laundering, illicit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

L-G orders probe into SI selection in J&K

There have been allegations from aspirants of corruption and regional bias

The Hindu

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Congress demands probe into audio tape indicating corruption in KKRDB

A JD(S) leader had released purported telephonic conversation between two BJP legislators

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia Judges Threaten to Strike for 2nd Week Over Sackings

Tunisian judges will extend their strike into a second week if President Kais Saied does not cancel a decree firing dozens of them, the head of the judges association said on Thursday. Saied dismissed 57 judges last week, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists, charges that the association said…

Bangkok Post

Deputy minister, father found to have false title to Khao Yai park land

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has found grounds for legal action against Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan, her father and eight others for alleged illegal occupation of land in Khao Yai National Park.

Daily Mirror

True story of elite police force guilty of city's biggest ever crime wave

New Sky Atlantic series, We Own This City, takes a look at how Baltimore’s Gun Trace Task Force were actually responsible for its biggest ever crime wave

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Thailand removes cannabis from narcotics list, decriminalises growing plants at home

As Thailand becomes the first country in Asia to take marijuana off its list of banned substances, its Health Minister is promoting cannabis by unconventional means.

The Guardian - UK

MP denies voting to keep Johnson in return for Isle of Wight ‘bag of cash’

Bob Seely says Lisa Nandy’s corruption allegation misinterprets his statement to constituents

The Guardian - AU

Watchdog won’t investigate AFP reliance on flawed technique to prosecute Indonesian boys

Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity says complaint about federal police not about corruption so does not fall within its remit

The Guardian - UK

UK will not impose direct rule on British Virgin Islands, Liz Truss says

UK foreign secretary decided to give territory two years to implement reforms to tackle corruption

The New Daily

A federal anti-corruption commission could investigate Morrison government grants

Labor plans to introduce a bill for an anti-corruption commission this year – and it could investigate billions of dollars in Morrison government grants.

The Guardian - UK

Racism, misogyny, homophobia, corruption: we want to fix the crisis in policing

The appointment of a new leader for Britain’s biggest force is imminent and will be critical, says the secret chief constable

Evening Standard

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini in court as corruption trial starts in Switzerland

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini arrived in court in Switzerland this morning to face corruption charges.

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