Stories tagged “Corruption.”
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A Turkish court has sentenced opposition mayors to prison for corruption, with sentences ranging from six years to over 23 years. The mayors, all affiliated with the Republican People's Party, were accused of embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering.
Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including a secret phone recording of a minister to help a property developer achieve political outcomes, lawyers assisting a corruption inquiry have alleged.
Chairman of China's Zhongyuan Reinsurance Group, Xu Hua Yu, is under investigation for severe violations of discipline and the law. He is currently undergoing a disciplinary review and monitoring investigation by the Henan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Nwabueze defends Made-in-Nigeria office, posts documents after ICPC ‘fake agency’ claim
George Nwabueze has defended the legitimacy of the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, which the ICPC labeled a "fake federal agency." Nwabueze presented documents he claims link the initiative to the Office of the Secretary to the Gove…
Ukraine's sacked defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, claims President Zelensky has "questions to answer" regarding corruption within his government, following a recent money laundering investigation.
Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council is ‘rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects’ – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential campaign council, labeling it a "rehabilitation centre" for individuals facing unresolved corruption allegations.
Tinubu suspends three permanent secretaries over fresh fake agency, orders alleged promoter’s arrest
President Bola Tinubu has suspended three permanent secretaries following the discovery of a new fake government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He also ordered the arrest of those promoting the phoney entity.
South African prosecutors have withdrawn fraud and corruption charges against Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, the head of police crime intelligence, and six other officers.
An associate professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been charged by the ICAC for allegedly accepting HK$2.2 million in bribes related to IT education contracts.
A 63-year-old employee at a town council management agency has been charged for allegedly taking bribes from the directors of three engineering and construction firms. The bribes totalled S$220,000 and were used to buy a Mercedes-Benz.
A landslide at the Zamboï gold mine on the Central African Republic-Cameroon border killed at least 100 people, highlighting the severe lack of control and regulation in Cameroon's informal gold mining sector.
A senior project manager, Phua Gim Chuan, allegedly agreed to accept $220,000 in bribes from senior executives of three companies to advance their business interests in proposals for contracts with the town councils. He was charged with four counts of graft and two counts…
A former New South Wales Liberal minister has told an inquiry he came to believe “a cult had taken over the party” after branch stacking by the religious right faction, while the chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW has been sacked following his appearance before the c…
Ghana: Ghana Loses Over U.S.$3bn Annually to Corruption - NCCE
Ghana is losing over US$3 billion annually to corruption, according to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), a sum that could otherwise fund critical development projects.
Former Liberian Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been charged with drug trafficking, money laundering, and other offenses as part of a national crackdown on transnational drug trades. She was detained at Roberts International Airport while attempting to board a flight.
A group of friends in North Carolina discuss the current state of the US, feeling that the country has become a 'faltering beast of warring Hell' under the Trump administration. They criticize the administration's foreign and domestic policies, particularly its war on Ira…
In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts have escalated into violence, with men being ambushed on the streets and taken to militarized centers. The recruitment process has been marred by corruption, with some men obtaining exemptions through paid-for medical diag…
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelensky's office for alleged involvement in a criminal organization, an unwelcome distraction amidst the ongoing war.
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Fedorov calls for wartime presidential elections
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime presidential elections, stating that the nation was facing a crisis of governance. Fedorov was dismissed last month, sparking days of protests across Ukraine.
Ukraine's former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, despite a ban on elections during wartime. He argues that democracy in Ukraine cannot be held hostage by Russia and that the country needs to find a legal, safe, and realistic mechanism t…
Corruption Allegation: Edo assembly inaugurates panel to probe ex-speaker
The Edo State House of Assembly has inaugurated a five-person ad hoc committee to investigate its immediate past speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, over allegations of corruption and inflated costs in vehicle purchases. The committee is mandated to report back in two weeks.
A former Mos Burger branch manager and his wife, along with six alleged ‘phantom workers’, have appeared in court for allegedly conspiring to defraud the fast-food chain of about HK$680,000 in wages.
Mexico's extortion level has hit an 11-year high, with over 6,500 victims reported in the first six months of the year. The crime has persisted despite a decline in homicides and kidnappings.
The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved a Rs. 409.6 million plea bargain request from another accused in the ongoing Kohistan mega financial scandal.
A Singaporean man wanted by the Malaysian police for three years over a corruption probe has issued a statement denying he 'ran away'. He will continue cooperating with the Malaysian police.
Mali: Drugs, ammunition, and cell phones seized during a vast search operation in prisons
A major crackdown in Malian prisons has led to the seizure of thousands of prohibited items, including cell phones, drugs, and ammunition, highlighting deep-seated corruption.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six railway officials across three separate bribery cases in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, recovering significant cash and valuables.
Pakistan celebrates its 79th anniversary, reflecting on its complex history of resilience, conflict, and transformation. From its birth in 1947 to its current status as a nuclear-armed nation, Pakistan has navigated numerous challenges, including wars, political upheaval,…
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti asserts that Nigeria's primary challenge is deeply entrenched institutional corruption, not President Bola Tinubu, arguing that a robust judiciary should have prevented leaders accused of corruption from contesting elections.
The Nigeria Customs Service has refuted allegations of increased smuggling, revenue leakage, recruitment impropriety, and manipulation of succession within the service.