Madagascar’s military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector tests Michael Randrianirina, who dismissed PM and cabinet without explanation, claims measure is to root out corruption The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor police investigation ‘may look at corruption claims’ Ex-Duke of York, 66, also facing separate preliminary investigation into sex-trafficking allegations, according to reports Evening Standard · Mar 20
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor police investigation ‘could expand into corruption offences’ The former prince was last month arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office The Independent UK · Mar 20
455 South Asians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war: Report The list of those killed – including citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan – shows casualty figures far higher in some cases than those so far released or acknowledged by govts of the region. The data also names Southasians known to have been recruited into the… The Times of India · Mar 19
WWE star accused of involvement in largest corruption scheme in Mississippi history IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
French billionaire Bolloré to stand trial in African ports corruption case French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face trial on corruption and embezzlement charges related to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea in 2009, 2010 and 2011, the French financial prosecutor's spokesperson has said. Radio France Internationale · Mar 19
Slovenia corruption scandal deepens as Prime Minister Robert Golob urges EU probe The scandal has overshadowed the pre-election campaign, leaving the electorate divided and raising tensions across the political spectrum. Euronews · Mar 19
The Lesotho Highlands Water project is 40 years old and going strong: but history weighs on its successes Big projects bring big hopes and big dreams. They also bring big disappointment when they don’t deliver on all the promises. Even when the projects work as they are supposed to. The Conversation · Mar 19
Silence persists as CFMEU probe rattled by more threats Witnesses to construction-sector criminality continue to be scared into silence as a state government blocks expanded powers for the corruption watchdog. AAP · Mar 19
Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco. The Independent UK · Mar 18
Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win after The Confederation of African Football (Caf) found that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest The Independent UK · Mar 18
Jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe Jurors in Ohio have begun deliberating in the corruption trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their alleged roles in the $60 million bribery scheme centered on a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout The Independent UK · Mar 17
Norway to investigate links between Jeffrey Epstein and foreign office Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre says files show sex offender’s connection to those in ‘trusted and central positions’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
How to Get Saber Alter in Sailor Piece – Weapon, Title & More Sailor Piece features various iconic anime-inspired characters, weapons, and abilities, and one of the most powerful additions is Saber Alter. Getting Pro Game Guides · Mar 16
International Business Times · Mar 15 Trump Administration Set to Receive $10B From TikTok Deal: Netizens Say It's 'Shameless Corruption' The Trump administration is reportedly poised to receive $10 billion from the US TikTok sale, raising international concerns over political cronyism and government involvement in private tech deals. Netizens are calling it 'shameless corruption.'
International Business Times UK · Mar 14 Trump Administration Set to Receive $10B From TikTok Deal: Netizens Say It's 'Shameless Corruption' The Trump administration is reportedly poised to receive $10 billion from the US TikTok sale, raising international concerns over political cronyism and government involvement in private tech deals. Netizens are calling it 'shameless corruption.'
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13 After nearly three years, the robodebt report’s secret chapter has been unsealed. What does it reveal? Officials named who drafted unlawful debt recovery scheme - and who royal commissioner referred to corruption watchdog for further investigation
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Guatemala’s new Constitutional Court faces a tough test to win back public trust Guatemala’s newly selected Constitutional Court needs to rebuild public trust after years of rulings that critics say protect powerful interests
Bored Panda · Mar 12 45 Industries People Claim Are Much More Corrupt Than The Public Realizes Corruption is a devastating phenomenon that has negative repercussions for individuals and society as a whole. And things aren’t always what they seem. Some companies and organizations might seem trustworthy at first glance, only to reveal their shadiness when you dig deeper. In a brutally honest AskReddit thread, internet users…
Newslaundry · Mar 12 Order, order! Why you won’t be reading about judicial corruption until 2036 The recent judicial orders in the contempt case initiated by the Supreme Court over a chapter in a textbook published by NCERT discussing judicial corruption are going to set back the conversation on judicial reforms by a decade, if not more. To discuss the contents of the chapter is an…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11 Cocaine flowing through West Africa 'fuelling corruption and crack use' An increase in cocaine trafficking through West Africa is fuelling corruption in some countries, reaching the highest levels of government, a report published this week warns. At least 30 percent of cocaine bound for Europe now passes through the region, while growing volumes of the drug are also being consumed…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11 ‘Naming them is not justice’: robodebt victims feel let down by findings of corruption watchdog Nacc report into unlawful scheme found senior public servants engaged in corrupt conduct but declined to refer them for charges in what victims call a ‘massive letdown’
The Conversation · Mar 11 NACC investigation into Robodebt reveals public service corruption, but it will take much more to fix the system The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has released its much-anticipated investigation into the six people referred by the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10 Two robodebt officials engaged in serious corrupt conduct, Nacc finds, but Scott Morrison cleared Anti-corruption watchdog makes adverse findings against two former public servants but clears four other individuals