In the European Union began to operate new rules to combat money laundering
On July 9, the European Union entered into force new rules to combat money laundering, but the block of countries has already faced the need…
In China extradited from the United States convicted of major fraud
The person involved in the largest corruption scandal in China, convicted of stealing $ 485 million from his employer, returned home from the United States.…
Odebrecht will pay 715.84 million dollars due to corruption charges
Brazilian industrial conglomerate Odebrecht, signed an agreement with the authorities on payment 715,84 million dollars in the framework of cases of corruption. Odebrecht is at…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was interrogated for the tenth time
Israeli police officers for the tenth time questioned Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of corruption in the telecommunications industry. The Prime Minister was interrogated by…
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan sentenced to 10 years for corruption
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif convicted of corruption crimes and sentenced to prison. The former head of the government was sentenced to 10 years…
Former President of Brazil da Silva remains in custody
Carlos Eduardo Thompson Flores, Chairman of the Federal regional court of the fourth district of Brazil, decided to leave under arrest the former President of…
The President of Romania was forced to dismiss the main fighter against corruption
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis has fired chief Prosecutor of Department on fight against corruption (DNA) Laura Kovesi, following the decision of the constitutional court. “The…
The son of the former President of South Africa released on bail
The son of Jacob Zuma, former President of South Africa, accused of corruption, released on bail. He is accused of collusion in an attempt to…
Police in Spain have arrested 129 members of the Armenian-Georgian criminal groups
The Spanish police uncovered a large Eurasian criminal network, arresting 129 members of the Armenian-Georgian criminal group in one of the largest operations against organized…
Convicted of corruption ex-minister of defense of Greece released from prison for health reasons
The Athens Court of Appeals decided to release from ex-prison for health reasons the former Greek defense minister Akis Tsochatzopoulos, who was convicted of corruption…
In Saudi Arabia new detentions were held as part of the “anti-corruption cleansing”
The loud corruption scandal in Saudi Arabia continues: 8 months after the start of the investigation, one of the “senior” princes and dozens of businessmen…
Official from Japan arrested for illegally placing his son in university
Tokyo prosecutors arrested a high-ranking representative of the Ministry of Education of Japan on charges of bribery. According to the investigation, he took advantage of…
Trader Glencore suspected of corruption in the Congo
The Swiss trader, Glencore, faced a number of problems after the US Justice Department sent a request to one of the company’s subsidiaries to provide…
Arrested for corruption of ex-prime minister of Malaysia released on bail
Arrested ex-prime minister of Malaysia Najib Razak released under a large bail. Earlier, he was accused of abuse of confidence committed by a high official,…
Billionaire from Brazil sentenced to 30 years in prison for corruption
Billionaire Eike Batista was sentenced to 30 years in prison: he was found guilty of bribing ex-Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro Sergiu…
South Korea: issued warrant for arrest of the head of Korean Air
The South Korean prosecutor’s office issued an arrest warrant for the chairman of the board of directors of the flagship air carrier of Korean Air,…
Brazilian company Petrobras will pay a fine of $ 622 million
The International Arbitration Court issued a ruling on a fine for the Brazilian state-owned company Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. ( Petrobras) on the suit of the American…
Malaysia: the case of the “five trucks of values” ended with the arrest of the former prime minister
Najib Razak , the former prime minister of Malaysia, who resigned two months ago, was arrested by anti-corruption officers against the backdrop of an investigation involving…
The new president of Mexico promised to strike at corruption
The winner of the presidential elections in Mexico Andres Manuel López Obrador said that he will make the fight against corruption the main priority of…
The police has new evidence of corruption of the President of Brazil
The Federal Police of Brazil (PFB) announced that it has evidence that shows the participation of Brazilian President Michel Temer in a corrupt network involving…
African leaders met to discuss methods of fighting corruption
In the capital of Mauritania, Nouakchott launched the 31st African Union summit, which brought together thirty African leaders. During the event, politicians discussed ways to…
Head of Bank of Latvia accused of bribe for €250 000
President of the Bank of Latvia Ilmar Rimshevich was accused of receiving a bribe of 250 thousand euros, as well as illegally paid a trip to…
Ex-Minister from Korea received 5 years in prison for bribery
Former South Korean finance minister Choi Kyung-hwan was convicted of bribery: he was sentenced to five years in prison. The court in Seoul sentenced former…
Petrobras will pay $3 billion in reparations for US investors
The Brazilian state oil company Petrobras will pay almost $ 3 billion to US investors affected by the corruption scandal inside the firm. Earlier, the…
Swiss tax authorities asked to investigate the Korean steel company POSCO
The Swiss authorities received requests for information on potential secret bank accounts related to the Korean POSCO, the fourth largest steel producer in the world.…
“I did not give consent to buy diamonds and yachts for state funds,” – Ex-Prime Minister of Malaysia
Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak denies his involvement in the alleged embezzlement of 4.5 billion dollars from the state investment fund 1MDB. Najib…
High-ranking functionary of the party Yisrael Beiteinu sentenced to 7 years in prison
The district court in Tel Aviv sentenced David (Daud), the former head of the organizational Department of Yisrael Beiteinu, To seven years ‘ imprisonment. One…
British law-enforcers are investigating “carousel” fraud in Dubai for 100 million pounds
British investigators are investigating a multimillion-dollar money laundering through Dubai. In Britain, it is believed that this Arab Emirate has become the new “Costa del…
In Spain revealed a criminal group of ex-Deputy of Primorsky Krai
The Spanish civil guard reported the neutralization of the criminal group in Tenerife, which for several years washed 18 million euros received from illegal activities…
GRECO remained satisfied with successes of Russia on corruption counteraction
The group of States against corruption (GRECO) of the Council of Europe assessed Russia’s anti-corruption success as “satisfactory”: 12 of 21 recommendations have been implemented.…
Spanish King’s Brother-in-Law spends six years in a women’s prison
Inaki Urdangarin (Inaki Urdangarin), son-in-law of the king of Spain Felipe VI, was in prison to serve his sentence: earlier the court sentenced him to…
Ex-head of the insurance Commission of China is tried for bribery
Xiang Jun, former Chairman of the insurance regulatory Commission in China (CIRC), pleaded guilty to receiving a $ 3 million bribe. During the trial in…
South Korea jails ex-spy chiefs for bribing former president
Three South Korean intelligence officers were sentenced to prison for bribing disgraced ex-President Park Geun-Hye. Representatives of the leadership of The national intelligence service (LDC)…
Ghana established the Committee of the football after the corruption scandal
After the Ghana football Association was disbanded after the corruption scandal, the government of Ghana formed an interim Committee of 5 people to monitor the…
In Switzerland money-laundering laws will be reformed
The Swiss government has proposed three key changes to the money-laundering Act: fiduciary obligations for those involved in the establishment, management or maintenance of companies…
In Rome nine people were arrested because of corruption im the stadium
In the capital of Italy, nine people were arrested, who may have been involved in the corruption chain in the construction of the stadium of…
Three ex-presidents of Peru suspected of corruption
Former Peruvian presidents Alejandro Toledo, Pedro Pablo kucinski and Alan garcía are under suspicion: they are accused of taking bribes from representatives of the Brazilian…
Brother-in-Law of Spain’s King sentenced to 6 years in prison
The Supreme court of Spain handed down a conviction against the son-in-law of the king of Spain Inaki Urdangarin. He was sentenced to 5 years…
The US owner of alcohol store tried to “promote” the law through bribe
The owner of an alcoholic beverage store in the U.S. state of Maryland, who pleaded guilty to paying several thousand dollars in the form of…
French anti-corruption fighters accused Macron of illegal campaign
Representatives of The Republican anti-corruption front said they are filing a petition to the Prosecutor’s office of Paris for a full investigation of the accounts…
Ex-Minister of Romania sentenced to 6-year prison term for bribery
A Romanian court sentenced one of the country’s most controversial politicians to six years in prison for bribery. The high court of cassation and justice…
China: disclosed data of 50 corrupt officials, hiding in other countries
The Chinese authorities have released information about corrupt officials hiding in other countries and asked the public for help in finding them. Central coordinating unit…
Former leaders of Zagreb “Dynamo” convicted of fraud with transfers
In Croatia, Zdravko Mamic, the former head of the personnel Department of Dinamo Zagreb and Vice-President of the football Federation of Croatia, was sentenced to…
The former head of Cambridge Analytica suspected of stealing $8 million
Alexander Nicks, a former CEO of Cambridge Analytica, may be suspected of embezzling $ 8 million belonging to his data analysis firm. The newspaper the…
India promises to clean housing sector from corruption
The government is working to free the housing sector from corruption and intermediaries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. “We are working to free the…
Kenya: 1000 senior Government officials sent on leave
In Kenya, a large-scale anti-corruption campaign has been announced: about a thousand employees of public organizations engaged in procurement and accounting must be audited. They…
Kenya was offered to imprison for life for corruption
Kenyan MP Kihar Ndindi Nyoro believes that corruption should be punished in the same way as murder or robbery with violence. He also proposes to…
Macron’s “right hand” is suspected of corruption
Alexis Kohler, Secretary General of the Elysee Palace, head of Emmanuel Macron‘s election headquarters, is under investigation for corruption: he is suspected of “illegal seizure…
Former PACE President accused Soros of concealed lobbying through European institutions
The ex-chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Pedro Agraunt, accused in corruption, conducted his investigation into the activities of George Soros.…
The head of the Kenyan National Youth Service is under the investigation
Kenyan authorities have arrested the head of the National Youth Service as part of investigations into a $99-million theft of funds. The youth agency official,…
Why hasn’t Kobylkin become a prime minister and Kot refused to take the position of the Yamal’s head?
Dmitry Medvedev affirmed the candidacy of the YNAO governor Dmitry Kobylkin for the position of the head of the Ministry of natural resources and ecology.…
Shell Finally Admits Bribery, Corruption As 4 Former Staff Face Criminal Trial In Milan
This material belongs to: SaharaReporters. After years of claiming that its system is bribery and corruption-free, oil giants, Shell, on Wednesday, admitted that one of its…
Chinese mayor handed death penalty for corruption
This material belongs to: The Times. A former deputy mayor of a Chinese city has become the first official to be sentenced to death since…
Zimbabwe: “Gucci Grace” Suspected of Illegal Ivory Trade
This material belongs to: OCCRP. Zimbabwe is investigating its extravagant former first lady’s alleged ties to an ivory poaching and smuggling syndicate after a wildlife…
Brazil: Lula Appeal Rejected, Prison Imminent
This material belongs to: OCCRP. A Brazilian appeals court on Monday rejected the objections of lawyers for former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on…
Miss Venezuela Pageant Suspended After Sex for Money Scandal
This material belongs to: OCCRP. The more than a half a century-old popular Miss Venezuela contest may not be held this year – or ever…
20 officials booked on corruption charges
This material belongs to: The Nation. KARACHI – Anti-corruption authorities claimed on Tuesday to have booked at least 20 officers of various departments of the…
Two witnesses talk about the corruption of a judge and state secretary
This material belongs to: The Slovak Spectator. The bar at the centre of the alleged bribery scandal now belongs to the wife of the head…
Mexico private security boom adds to corruption, use of force: study
This material belongs to: Reuters. MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Rapid growth in private, unregulated security companies in Mexico has contributed to corruption, human rights abuses…
Kinross Gold Settles Charges Over Anti-Corruption Rules: SEC
This material belongs to: KITCO. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Canadian-based mining company Kinross Gold agreed to pay $950,000 to…
A courageous Angolan journalist is on trial for fighting corruption
This material belongs to: The Washington Post. ANGOLA’S NEW president, João Lourenço, has said one of his highest priorities is to root out the corruption and favouritism…
U.K. Recovers Millions Lost in a Canadian Energy Corruption Case
This material belongs to: OCCRP. The United Kingdom will recover US$ 6.2 million lost in a corruption case stemming from a Canadian energy company bribing…
Berlusconi indicted over judicial corruption charges
This material belongs to: Politico. Former Italian PM is accused of paying women to lie during a previous trial. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi…
South Africa’s Zuma summoned to court in corruption case
This material belongs to: The Washington Post. JOHANNESBURG — Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been summoned to appear in court on April 6…
Экономическая полиция Петербурга проводит 70 обысков по делу Банка “Советский”
Во вторник более ста оперативников экономического подразделения петербургской полиции пришли с обысками в квартиры экс-менеджеров кредитной организации Банк “Советский”. Оперативными мероприятиями руководят сотрудники ГУЭБ и…
The Rapaport Diamond Podcast: Corruption
This material belongs to: Diamonds.net. RAPAPORT… On the heels of the alleged $2 billion Nirav Modi fraud, the Rapaport Diamond Podcast has taken a close look…
ANC Members Must Not Wear Party Paraphernalia When Showing Support To Corruption Accused
This material belongs to: Huffington Post. The ANC says it does not want to be seen to be supporting corruption or state capture. ANC members…
Britain’s SFO to recover $6 million from Chad oil corruption case
This material belongs to: Reuters. LONDON (Reuters) – British prosecutors will recover 4.4 million pounds ($6.2 million) from a corruption case in which a Canadian energy…
Japan Maglev Contractors Formally Charged in Bid Rigging
This material belongs to: The New York Times. TOKYO — Prosecutors pressed charges Friday against four of Japan’s biggest construction companies for allegedly colluding on…
Former CEO charged over corruption involving more than US$288,000
This material belongs to: The Straits Times. SINGAPORE – The former chief executive officer of a manufacturing firm was hauled to court on Friday (March…
Ex-President Lee arrested over corruption
This material belongs to: The Korea Times. The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for former President Lee Myung-bak, Thursday, determining that he…
Corruption in Qld jails to be examined
This material belongs to: The Australian. Corruption in jails across Queensland will be examined by a task force set up by the state’s corruption watchdog.…
What Nicolas Sarkozy told the judges
This material belongs to: Le Figaro. EXCLUSIVE – This is what Nicolas Sarkozy told the magistrates Wednesday evening during his appearance at the end of…
Peru president undone by corruption scandals he vowed to end
This material belongs to: The Washington Post. LIMA, Peru — He took office in 2016 as a political outsider boasting that his strong business credentials…
Nicolas Sarkozy, Ex-President of France, Faces Corruption Charges Over Libyan Cash
This material belongs to: The New York Times. PARIS — Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France was placed under formal investigation on Wednesday as part…
Guatemala removes investigators from anti-corruption panel
This material belongs to: abc News. The United Nations‘ anti-corruption commission in Guatemala says the government has removed 11 police investigators working with the panel to uncover graft.…
The website behind Sarkozy corruption case
This material belongs to: RFI. The biggest political corruption scandal to hit France in decades took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as former president Nicolas…
Malta corruption whistleblower hands herself in to police
This material belongs to: The Guardian. Maria Efimova surrenders in Greece after Malta and Cyprus issued European arrest warrants. A whistleblower at the centre of…
Peru: President Admits Using Offshore Firm to Avoid Taxes
This material belongs to: OCCRP. Peru’s under fire President, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, admitted using an offshore company to avoid paying US taxes ahead of an…
Japanese Prime Minister and Wife Embroiled in Cronyism Scandal
This material belongs to: OCCRP. Japan’s Prime Minister told the parliament he never ordered any tampering with documents related to a land sale scandal he…
Brazil: Bishop arrested on corruption charges
This material belongs to: BBC. Police have detained the Roman Catholic bishop of the city of Formosa in central Brazil, on charges of corruption. Bishop…
French ex-president Sarkozy in custody in campaign funding probe: source
This material belongs to: Reuters. PARIS (Reuters) – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was being held in police custody on Tuesday for questioning by magistrates looking…
Teachers protest against ‘corruption’ in SALU
This material belongs to: The Nation. KHAIRPUR – Stop Corruption Save University rally was organised by Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) teachers at Khairpur Press Club…
Bezeq CEO, under investigation for corruption, announces resignation
This material belongs to: The Tines of Israel. Stella Handler to step down on July 1, says decision ‘the right thing for me to do…
Mauritius: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigns over credit card scandal
This material belongs to: Al Jazeera. According to her lawyer, the president will leave office on March 23 after scandal involving use of an NGO…
Zuma charged with corruption
This material belongs to: Euronews. Zuma was at the centre of a 1990s deal to buy European military kit that has cast a shadow over…
In ’60 Minutes’ Interview Saudi Crown Prince Boasts $100 Billion From Anti-Corruption Round Up
This material belongs to: Forbes. Asked about his $500 million yacht and $300 million French chateau, the prince said, “My personal life is something that…
Xi aide to head China’s anti-corruption ‘super agency’
This material belongs to: South China Morning Post. Yang Xiaodu appointed at the National People’s Congress. His boss at the Communist Party’s anti-graft body was…
Bulgaria’s Golden Visas: Missed Targets and a Banking Loophole
This material belongs to: OCCRP. It seems, on the surface, like a great deal for everyone involved. Foreigners who invest at least €1 million (more…
Freedom of Information Law: Reporter’s Best Friend or Killer?
This material belongs to: OCCRP. As soon as journalists published the last investigation of their murdered colleague, Slovak reporter Jan Kuciak, they immediately focused on another important…
NYT: Saudi Corruption Crackdown Was Deadly
This material belongs to: OCCRP. A man died and sixteen others needed medical treatment after being abused during the controversial Saudi corruption crackdown, the New York…
Lithuania: Controversial MP Resigns on the Eve of Protest
This material belongs to: OCCRP. A day after the Lithuanian parliament failed to impeach him for breaking his oath of office, a formerly influential lawmaker…
OCCRP Condemns Media Raid and Police Questioning
This material belongs to: OCCRP. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project condemns a raid at the offices of Botswana’s Center for Investigative Journalism (INK) and…
‘Corruption in its purest form’: What judge told council boss who awarded wife £150k cleaning contract
This material belongs to: Leicester Mercury. ‘It was corruption in its purest form, not doubt emanating from greed,’ Judge Nicholas Dean said. A corrupt council…
It’s time to speak up against corruption in companies
This material belongs to: The Hindu Business Line. We are quick to point fingers at bribery in government circles but hush up unethical practices in…
EU funding for Turkey fails to cut corruption or bolster judiciary
This material belongs to: Financial Times. Audit highlights Ankara’s ‘lack of will’ for reform as tension with Brussels simmers. Billions of euros of EU spending…
Deadly Corruption in Honduras
This material belongs to: The New York Times. The killings might have succeeded in crushing indigenous opposition to a proposed dam in Honduras if Berta…
Geneva probe opened into alleged oil trade corruption
This material belongs to: SWI. Geneva’s public prosecutor has opened a criminal investigation into top managers at an oil trading firm in the city and…
Far-reaching powers of China’s new super anti-corruption agency revealed
This material belongs to: South China Morning Post. National Supervisory Commission ranks higher than Supreme People’s Court and top prosecutors’ office. Management teams in village…
Deputy Jerusalem mayor arrested in new corruption affair
This material belongs to: YnetNews. Meir Turgeman, who chairs municipality’s Planning and Construction Committee and has announced his decision to run for mayor, arrested along…
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