India’s judiciary and the slackening cog of trust Departures from substantive and procedural justice need deep scrutiny as the fallout could severely imperil governance The Hindu · May 8, 2022
Iran Helps Nicaragua ‘Neutralize’ Effects of US Sanctions Iran has pledged to supply Nicaragua with fuel, participate in oil exploration and consider investing in a refinery to “neutralize the effects of US and European sanctions and encroachments.” These sanctions target dozens of public sector officials and figures close to Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega who face charges related to… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022
David Moyes: ‘Not a chance’ West Ham will punish Declan Rice for ‘corrupt referee’ rant Rice accused referee Jesus Gil Manzano of corruption following Thursday’s Europa League defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
U.S. DOJ says two mayors in Puerto Rico arrested and charged with taking bribes The mayors of two municipalities in Puerto Rico were arrested on public corruption charges, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday, confirming an earlier media report that caused Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi to demand for their resignations. Reuters · May 6, 2022
Furious Declan Rice claims referee was ‘corrupt’ after West Ham Europa League defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt Furious West Ham star Declan Rice claimed that referee Jesus Gil Manzano was guilty of “corruption” after his side were knocked out of the Europa League. Evening Standard · May 6, 2022
Declan Rice accused Europa League referee of corruption in X-rated tunnel confrontation West Ham's Europa League dream was ended at the semi-final stage as Eintracht Frankfurt earned a 1-0 victory in Germany, to give them a 3-1 victory over aggregate win and set up the final with Rangers Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022
‘FIR in 12-year old case only to malign my reputation’ Senior Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka , who was recently booked in a corruption case, says the FIR is a serious breach of his fundamental right because of noncompletion of statutory provisions before registering the case. In a candid talk with TOI’s Ajay Sura about reports of his joining AAP,… The Times of India · May 6, 2022
British Virgin Islands appoints new premier after Fahie arrest Natalio Wheatley sworn in as leader of the British overseas territory as it faces intense scrutiny over corruption. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2022
Russian Oligarch's Yacht Seized in Fiji on US Request Authorities in Fiji have seized the $300 million yacht of Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov after the US Justice Department requested the vessel be held for violating sanctions and for alleged ties to corruption, the department said Thursday. The five-year-old, 348-foot (106 meter) "Amadea" was berthed in Lautoka, Fiji in the… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022
Vic premier pressured on IBAC 'interview' The Victorian government and corruption watchdog are remaining silent on a report the premier was interviewed in private over a probe into a property developer. AAP · May 6, 2022
Al Jazeera wins two Amnesty Media awards I-Unit wins for investigation into Bangladesh state corruption; AJ English wins for report on rape as weapon of war. Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022
No decision yet on British Virgin Islands direct rule, says UK minister after visit Amanda Milling says ‘significant changes' needed to tackle corruption following talks with political and community leaders The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022
Iraq: Katyusha Targets House of Anti-Corruption Official The Iraqi Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency announced that a Katyusha rocket targeted the home of the Interior Ministry’s Undersecretary for Intelligence. The agency issued a statement announcing that the house of Lt-Gen Ahmed Abu Ragheef was targeted by a Katyusha rocket in Baghdad’s Karrada area on Wednesday morning. Prime… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022
The Marcos makeover: How history was rewritten to place a dictator's son on the cusp of power Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the late dictator Ferdinand Sr, is poised to become the next president of the Philippines, despite his father's legacy of brutality and corruption. ABC News · May 4, 2022
The Conversation · May 4, 2022 Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe, one of the saner voices in the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has recently given voice to heresy. He has said that the time of the ANC in power is coming to an end. The party that has dominated South African politics since 1994,…
Reuters · May 4, 2022 Myanmar Supreme Court 'summarily dismisses' Suu Kyi appeal -source The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar on Wednesday struck down an appeal from deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi against a five-year jail sentence she was handed last week on corruption charges.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2022 South Africa's president confronted by daunting challenges South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges including being defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive and derided as ineffective by the opposition
ABC News · May 4, 2022 IBAC hears misconduct-accused police officer did not know of friend Mick Gatto's criminal history Detective Sergeant Wayne Dean tells Victoria's corruption watchdog that he did not know of Mick Gatto's criminal history during years of friendship.
ABC News · May 4, 2022 Morrison shrugs off 'buffoons' sledge from NSW anti-corruption watchdog commissioner Scott Morrison shrugs off a frank character assessment from one of the commissioners of the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog, who labelled critics of his organisation as "buffoons".
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022 Scott Morrison warns overly powerful Icac could turn Australia into ‘public autocracy’ Labor, which has promised to establish a national anti-corruption commission ‘with teeth’, says the PM’s comments show his ‘true colours are emerging now’
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022 Caribbean states warn against direct rule of British Virgin Islands Former colonies condemn ‘retrograde’ proposal that UK override local democracy to tackle corruption
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022 Queensland corruption watchdog records 25% increase in complaints against police Acting CCC chair Bruce Barbour attributes rise to review of domestic violence investigations and vaccine mandates
AAP · May 3, 2022 Qld watchdog finalising laptop raid report Queensland's corruption watchdog will send a report to senior public servants on its probe into the wiping of a laptop from the integrity commissioner's office
AAP · May 3, 2022 Watchdog probes alleged police misconduct Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog is probing a detective sergeant over his allegedly paid dealings involving civil disputes.
AAP · May 3, 2022 Perrottet rejects PM's attacks on ICAC The NSW premier has rejected the prime minister's description of the ICAC as a 'kangaroo court', saying personal opinions should not erode public trust.