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Sarkozy corruption trial wraps up over Libya campaign fund allegations

The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has come to a conclusion, having cast a harsh spotlight on allegations that he struck a secret deal with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi for millions in illicit campaign funds in exchange for diplomatic favours and a promise to rehabilitate Libya’s standing with…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2025

Feds to investigate potential fraud involving homeless funds in Southern California

The new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas says he will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving funds intended to alleviate homelessness in Southern California

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

House Dems launch conflict-of-interest probe into $525m in new NASA contracts to Musk’s SpaceX

A letter from two Democratic congressmen described the billionaire’s influence over the Trump administration as “a textbook example of corruption”

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

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Kenya’s courts are corruption hotspots – radical actions the chief justice must take

Kenya’s chief justice, Martha Koome, announced a change of strategy in March 2025 to fight corruption in the judiciary. The country’s courts are some of the hotspots of corrupt practices, from bribery of judges to obstruction of justice. The judiciary will now partner with the national anti-corruption commission and the…

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former aides win $6.6 million in whistleblower case

Paxton vowed to appeal the “bogus ruling” that found he improperly fired the four plaintiffs after they reported him to the FBI on allegations of corruption.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 5, 2025

Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run

The federal criminal investigation into corruption allegations was the most serious inquiry Paxton faced. Its end nearly clears his slate of numerous legal battles.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025

USAID cuts expose Americans to crime

In slashing the USAID budget, President Donald Trump defunded one of the leading international criminal watchdogs

Salon · Apr 3, 2025

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US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025

Protests against Istanbul mayor's arrest morph into one-day shopping boycott

Ekrem İmamoğlu faces corruption and terrorism charges that critics say are politically motivated but the government insists the judiciary is independent and free of political interference.

Euronews · Apr 2, 2025

Judge Dismisses Corruption Case Against NY Mayor

A US judge on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after President Donald Trump's administration pushed to stop the unprecedented prosecution.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025

UK sanctions ‘pro-Kremlin operation’ that tried to rig Moldova EU referendum

The Foreign Office said asset freezes and travel bans also targeted ‘corrupt officials and prosecutors’ in Georgia and Guatemala.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Biden Judge Throws Out Eric Adams Corruption Case, Bars Trump from Using Threat of Refiling as Leverage

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case was permanently dismissed to avoid any "perception" that the Trump administration was using the case as leverage.

Latin Times · Apr 2, 2025

US justice department drops corruption case against New York mayor Eric Adams

Judge said Trump officials’ push to have case dropped ‘smacks of a bargain’ over immigration enforcement

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025

Judge throws out Eric Adams corruption case and sides with Trump’s DOJ

Judge overseeing Adams’ case said he would drop the charges, in part, to protect the DoJ from using them as ‘leverage’

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

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International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025

Kenya President Still Handing Cash To Churches Despite His Own Ban

Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption.

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats

Sport Integrity Australia's new chief executive says the nature of threats to fair play will evolve leading into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Serbians march in 4 cities against government pressure and hate speech

Thousands of people have marched in four Serbian cities against government pressure and hate speech targeting university students and professors behind months of anti-corruption protests shaking populist President Aleksandar Vucic

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2025

Large rallies continue over former Istanbul mayor’s imprisonment in Turkiye

CHP leader calls for Ekrem Imamoglu’s release, denounces the arrests of protesters.

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Euronews · Mar 29, 2025

Thousands in Serbia protest outside pro-government TV station over demo coverage

Students in Serbia have once again taken to the streets, this time protesting against a news outlet accused of running a propaganda campaign against university students who have been rallying for five months against government corruption.

Euronews · Mar 29, 2025

Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest

İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 22-year rule, was jailed on 23 March pending trial on corruption charges.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Erdogan Turns Sights On Opposition CHP With His Main Rival In Jail

With the jailing of Istanbul's mayor on corruption charges, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has got rid of his most powerful opponent.

Newslaundry · Mar 28, 2025

Gandhi Smriti turmoil: Courtroom battle, Vijay Goel’s controversial tenure, and BJP propaganda

Allegations and counter-allegations of corruption. A management tussle. And a courtroom battle. A mess has been brewing at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti – an institute under the Union culture ministry dedicated to preserving Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Former mayor of Liverpool in court over corruption probe

Joe Anderson, 67, is one of 12 people charged as part of Operation Aloft.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

I’ve never seen such clampdowns in Istanbul. Turkey’s democracy is fighting for its life

The jailing of President Erdoğan’s main political rival is the low point of a decade-long march towards autocracy – but the protesters aren’t done yet either, says writer Orhan Pamuk

Latin Times · Mar 27, 2025

Trump's Money Laundering Rollbacks Is a Boon For Criminal Organizations, Experts Say

Critics argue that a series of rollbacks undermine efforts to combat financial crime and organized corruption, both domestically and abroad

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