Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per month The Guardian - US · Aug 1
What Mamdani Can Learn From Hugo Chávez's Government-Run Grocery Store Debacle Venezuela’s government-run grocery stores led to endless lines, empty shelves, quotas, and corruption. Reason · Jul 31
New York sues online prediction markets giant Kalshi New York's attorney general has sued betting platform Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business. The lawsuit seeks to halt Kalshi's operations and impose significant financial penalties on the company. Prediction markets like Kalshi are facing scrutiny over allegations of corruption and insider trading. New York officials argue these platforms… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Bengal CM alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under previous TMC rule West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum. He stated this revenue loss was impossible without the previous government's support. Police recovered Rs 28.5 crore cash and 15 kg gold from a stone trader. Adhikari claimed institutional corruption occurred with former Chief Minister… The Economic Times · Jul 31
SC grants interim anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC case The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji. This relief was provided until further orders in a new corruption case. The court imposed conditions including cooperation with the investigation and passport deposit. Balaji faces allegations of irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. The Madras… The Economic Times · Jul 31
SC Judge V Mohana recuses from hearing Senthil Balaji's anticipatory bail plea Justice V Mohana recused herself from hearing V Senthil Balaji's bail plea. The Supreme Court will hear the urgent plea later today. Balaji seeks pre-arrest bail in a fresh corruption case involving TASMAC. The Madras High Court had previously dismissed his anticipatory bail petition. This case involves alleged irregularities and… The Economic Times · Jul 31
‘Rob has the bucks cash’: NSW Liberals used Reformers funds to pay for ‘personal expenditure’, Icac hears Robert Assaf separately tells anti-corruption inquiry money funnelled through lobbying firm to create ‘maximum benefit from a tax perspective’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
Labour hire firm paid Mick Gatto more than $1m to secure work on Big Build, CFMEU inquiry told M Group’s lawyer tells inquiry while the firm’s directors ‘may have done business with Gatto’ they were not ‘frontmen’ for him The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU. AAP · Jul 31
'Corruption in Plain Sight': Trump Pardons Convicted Fraudster Three Days After Campaign Donation President Trump pardoned Adam Kidan, a convicted fraudster and GOP donor, shortly after Kidan donated to Rep Ryan Mackenzie's PAC, sparking accusations of corruption and pay-to-play politics. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump's 'Pattern of Corruption,' Cites United Airlines, Toyota $1 Million Inauguration Donations Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump, accusing the White House of enacting favorable policies for businesses that donated millions of dollars to the Trump Inauguration Fund. Benzinga · Jul 30
Can India scrap NEET without reviving capitation fee? Yes, here’s how The replacement of an admission procedure marred by serious problems of access and high cost and allegations of corruption among private medical institutions with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has resulted in a new set of injustices and a major federal dispute between the Union and some states. Newslaundry · Jul 30
Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations Factional infighting within the Liberal Party has been compared to epic war film Braveheart by a conservative Christian faction member at a corruption hearing. AAP · Jul 30
High-rise challenge As Chadchart Sittipunt begins his second term as Bangkok governor, City Hall faces a challenge that demands bold action: tackling corruption in the approval process for high-rise buildings, particularly condominium projects that compromise public safety. Bangkok Post · Jul 29
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29 Young Liberal power brokers created ‘shit sheet’ on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair David Elliott denies having affair after document revealed during Icac hearing into corruption allegations
AAP · Jul 29 Labor to undergo scrutiny in building corruption probe A royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria's construction sector will have powers to investigate the government itself.
AAP · Jul 29 Salacious dirt file found in Liberals corruption probe A detrimental dossier containing allegations of an extramarital affair and designed to politically ruin a former Liberal minister has been aired at an inquiry.
AAP · Jul 29 'No payment was made': Liberal leader denies donation Angus Taylor's name has been brought up in a NSW corruption inquiry over reported donations to a conservative Liberal Party faction.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29 Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to conservative Liberal group amid Icac investigation Opposition leader says he is ‘not a party to proceedings’ being investigated by NSW corruption watchdog as fellow Liberals close ranks
Bangkok Post · Jul 28 PM pledges full investigation into exam rigging Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday pledged to pursue an investigation into alleged corruption in local government recruitment exams until the end.
Bangkok Post · Jul 28 Interior faces graft clean-up Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday called on senior Interior Ministry officials to turn recent corruption scandals into an opportunity to rebuild public confidence.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 DHS official ‘thrilled’ to resign from Trump administration over ‘brazen corruption’ IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28 Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption
Euronews · Jul 28 No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to Orbán claims Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 'Welcomed him as if he were a superstar': Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP MPs for felicitating Pradhan Congress leaders have criticized the BJP for honoring Dharmendra Pradhan after his resignation. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the welcome "shameful" given the circumstances. Rahul Gandhi stated Pradhan symbolizes corruption and a ruined education system. He added the BJP celebrated ruined futures of many children. Students across the nation are observing…