VACB raids at Public Education department offices in Kerala After complaints about officials indulging in corruption The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022
He’s one of Guatemala’s last independent judges. Will he be forced to flee, too? GUATEMALA CITY — As a judge who has worked for more than a decade in the fight against corruption here, Miguel Ángel Gálvez has taken on some of Guatemala’s most powerful people. Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022
Corruption risks worsen in Qld: watchdog Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission is checking how politicians have been recording their meetings with lobbyists amid a surge since the election. AAP · Jun 17, 2022
Former top Venezuelan oil ministry lawyer gets 4 years in Miami money laundering case MIAMI — A former top lawyer of Venezuela’s oil ministry who played a central role in a $1.2 billion money-laundering scheme fueled by government corruption was sentenced to more than four years in prison by a Miami federal judge Thursday — punishment that was less than half of what prosecutors… Miami Herald · Jun 16, 2022
Rajasthan: 2 SHOs, 2 constables in ACB net for taking Rs 3 lakh bribe JAIPUR: Busting a racket of corruption run by police stations in Dungarpur, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested two station house officers (SHO) and two constables posted at different police stations in Dungarpur district for allegedly accepting a total bribe of Rs 3 lakh. The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022
‘State government’s Vice-Chancellor Bills will promote nepotism, corruption’ Former Vice-Chancellor of Anna varsity Balagurusamy asks the Governor to not give them his assent The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022
Male stripper interrupts Peruvian president’s online corruption hearing Prosecutor Samuel Rojas halted proceedings when the dancing stripper flashed up on screen The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Male stripper interrupts Peruvian president's online corruption hearing in lewd gaffe The explicit clip flashed up on the screens as the prosecutor outlined the reasons for why President Pedro Castillo should be investigated Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022
Brazilian stripper interrupts Peruvian president's online corruption hearing A video of a dancing Brazilian stripper interrupted a virtual public hearing of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's corruption investigation on Wednesday. Reuters · Jun 16, 2022
Republican attorney general candidates decry ‘tyrannical’ Pritzker, his ‘wingman’ Raoul and Illinois’ ‘world-famous’ corruption Downstate attorney Tom DeVore is up against suburban lawyers Steve Kim and David Shestokas for the GOP nomination to take on Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022
After Colombia's election surprise, a populist TikTok star poses stiff competition A 77-year-old populist who campaigns over TikTok and promises budget cuts and jail for corrupt officials is now neck and neck with his leftist opponent ahead of Sunday's runoff election. WEKU · Jun 15, 2022
How much of a problem is corruption in Ukraine? Analysts say while Ukraine suffers from corruption, Russia, which weaponises the issue, is not in a position to judge. Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022
Congress protests over Rahul summons shows party’s progressive decline: BJP The Congress is resorting to violent protests to ‘hide’ its corruption, says BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi. The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022
Illegal facilities for Sasikala in prison: HC quashes defamation case against IPS officer D. Roopa Sathyanarayana Rao, a retired DG&IGP(Prisons), had filed defamation case as she had referred to speculation about allegations of corruption against him in a letter she had written to him The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022 Former Saudi Shura Council Member, Ambassador, Judges, Officers Charged with Corruption The Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Agency (Nazaha) charged on Tuesday several individuals with corruption. A former Shura Council member was convicted of bribery. He was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison and fined 500,000 SR. Six citizens were also convicted of bribery. They were sentenced to two…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022 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
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022 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.
ABC News · Jun 14, 2022 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.
ABC News · Jun 14, 2022 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 · Jun 13, 2022 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.
The Hindu · Jun 13, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2022 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.
The Hindu · Jun 11, 2022 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
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022 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.
ABC News · Jun 10, 2022 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.