Chinese court hands former official rare death sentence in £250m corruption case Jiangsu court strips Yang Youlin of all political rights and ordered confiscation of his personal assets The Independent UK · Jul 7
Chris Christie Accuses Trump Of 'Putin-Esque' Corruption, Says President And Family Believe They Have 'License To Take Whatever They Can Take' On Monday, former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him of treating his return to the White House as a mandate for personal enrichment. Benzinga · Jul 7
ACT seeks procurement overhaul The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has proposed eight measures to overhaul the country's public procurement system before spending begins under the 2027 fiscal year budget, warning that corruption can still occur despite improvements to electronic bidding. Bangkok Post · Jul 7
Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build. AAP · Jul 6
'Big Joke' bribe case begins Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as "Big Joke", on Monday appeared at the Supreme Court alongside his lawyer to face corruption allegations related to the gold-bribe scandal. Bangkok Post · Jul 6
US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing U.S. prosecutors are setting the stage for seeking leniency at next week's sentencing for a Turkish-Iranian businessman who provided key testimony at a corruption trial nearly a decade ago related to sanctions against Iran The Independent UK · Jul 6
Milei's Anti-Corruption Brand Takes a Hit as He Hands Power to the Man He Once Called Corrupt Milei named ex-rival Diego Santilli chief of staff after a corruption scandal toppled his top aide — testing his brand at home and in South Florida. Latin Times · Jul 6
Hunter Biden sets out case for Trump family’s alleged corruption Joe Biden’s son accuses Donald Trump and his children of making ‘King George III look like an amateur’ by enriching themselves in high office The Independent UK · Jul 6
Pak bureaucrat, prime accused in Karachi bus project graft case, sent to judicial custody A senior Pakistani bureaucrat, Zameer Abbasi, is seeking post-arrest bail in an alleged PKR 8.5 billion corruption scandal tied to Karachi's Bus Rapid Transit Yellow Line. The Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh accuses Abbasi and others of financial irregularities, including approving payments without bank guarantees, risking public funds. The court has sent… The Times of India · Jul 5
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah marks 100 days with fast change and few words Nepal's 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has marked 100 days in power with sweeping reforms and a low public profile. His administration, driven by a promise to combat corruption and boost the economy, has moved swiftly, implementing a significant portion of its 100-point agenda. While praised for action, Shah's unconventional… The Economic Times · Jul 5
Anthony Scaramucci Calls Washington Corruption 'Ridiculous,' Says Trump Defenders Are 'Part of a Cult' Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized Washington corruption and accused supporters of President Donald Trump of excusing unethical behavior, calling the political climate "ridiculous" and deeply damaging to public trust. Benzinga · Jul 5
"Blow Out" exposes the real American way The 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma's film meets America's 250th, proving corruption is as American as apple pie Salon · Jul 4
Xi Jinping promotes new generals after anti-corruption crackdown shakes up military One of the newly appointed generals will lead the military’s anti-corruption watchdog while the other will command the air force The Independent UK · Jul 4
China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks China's military has promoted two officers to the rank of general, possibly signaling a reorganization at the top The Independent UK · Jul 4
The Times of India · Jul 4 China's Xi Jinping promotes two PLA generals after anti-corruption purge thins top military ranks China's leader, Xi Jinping, has made notable advancements by promoting two military officials to generals, marking a pivotal change in the People's Liberation Army's hierarchy. Following rigorous anti-corruption efforts that reshaped the leadership structure, these promotions are essential for restoring loyalty and filling key positions within the Central Military Commission,…
The Canberra Times · Jul 3 Our leaders are gutless prisoners of entrenched corruption Is it any wonder voters are angrily switching to One Nation?
The Guardian - US · Jul 3 Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midterms
AAP · Jul 3 Senior Liberal steps down after ICAC hearing call A senior NSW Liberal politician has stepped down after being called to front a corruption inquiry, saying he does not want to cause unnecessary distraction.
Ballotpedia · Jul 3 U.S. Supreme Court strikes down campaign finance restrictions on candidate coordination with parties On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission that federal limits on the amount of money that a political party could spend in coordination with candidates were unconstitutional.
Euronews · Jul 2 Hitmen took €150,000 to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta court hears Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites.
Salon · Jul 2 Unlimited political spending is here The Supreme Court has killed one of the last checks on election spending
The Guardian - US · Jul 2 Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Mass exodus continues from AIADMK, 3 ex-ministers, cadres join TVK Three former AIADMK ministers and several party functionaries defected to the ruling TVK in Mamallapuram, citing disillusionment with the AIADMK's current leadership. The move drew sharp criticism from the DMK, which alluded to corruption allegations against the defectors. TVK leaders welcomed the new members, criticizing the AIADMK's functioning and leadership.
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Just 79 days! Rs 12,000-crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway develops massive potholes two months after inauguration Just 79 days after its inauguration, the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is reportedly riddled with large potholes, sparking outrage online. Videos of the damaged road have gone viral, with users questioning construction quality. The Congress has alleged widespread corruption in infrastructure projects under the current government, citing this as…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2 Political lobbyists, NSW Liberals and a fugitive developer are facing corruption allegations. Here’s what you need to know Anti-corruption body examining allegations Liberal figures accepted donations to recruit members and also received money from fugitive Toplace developer Jean Nassif