Scandal deepens as premier denies 'hoax' CFMEU referral A former corruption watchdog boss has called out a state premier after his old agency rejected her formal request to probe CFMEU misconduct. AAP · Feb 17
The CFMEU has cost Victorian taxpayers $15bn, a corruption fighter claims. How did he reach that figure and what happens next? Premier Jacinta Allan labelled report’s allegations ‘sickening’ and now faces calls for a royal commission The Guardian - AU · Feb 16
Ukraine’s former energy minister charged with money laundering Months after Ukraine was rocked by a major corruption investigation into the state nuclear power company Energoatom, former energy minister Herman Halushchenko was officially charged after being detained while attempting to leave the country. Euronews · Feb 16
Tourism associations ask for less police corruption Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation Bangkok Post · Feb 16
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says former business secretary Sir Vince Cable, who was secretary of state for business and trade during part of Andrew’s time in the role, said there should be both a police or Director of Public Prosecutions review to determine whether criminal corruption occurred Evening Standard · Feb 15
Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path The Independent UK · Feb 15
Former Ukrainian energy minister Halushchenko detained after attempting to leave the country The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said its forces detained Herman Halushchenko after he tried to cross the border during ongoing legal proceedings following a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector that rocked Kyiv last year. Euronews · Feb 15
New Bangladesh government says it will persist with efforts to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq Exclusive: Bangladesh’s likely next foreign minister calls Hampstead and Highgate MP a ‘convicted criminal’, although UK does not recognise the verdict The Independent UK · Feb 15
Who was Alexei Navalny and why would Russia poison him? Mr Navalny campaigned against official corruption and organised major anti-government protests in Russia. The Independent UK · Feb 14
DOJ's Antitrust Chief Resigns Amid Accusations of Corruption Among Top Officials Gail Slater resigned from her position as Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division after butting heads with Attorney General Pam Bondi over merger enforcement. Reason · Feb 13
CIA publishes recruitment video aimed at disaffected Chinese soldiers Army in turmoil after Xi Jinping placed top general under investigation for suspected corruption last month The Guardian - UK · Feb 13
CIA sabotaging Chinese military? US releases video appealing to potential PLA spies; Beijing sees red The CIA's new Chinese-language recruitment video, targeting China's military, has sparked outrage in Beijing. The clip depicts a PLA officer disillusioned by corruption, a theme echoed by recent purges of top generals. China vows "all necessary measures" against foreign espionage, escalating intelligence rivalry amid US efforts to rebuild its China… The Times of India · Feb 13
Thailand scores poorly in corruption ranking The government has said it will act after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Bangkok Post · Feb 13
Union hired convicted killer as health and safety rep An inquiry into a union has begun to resemble an episode of a notorious crime drama as it heard details of corruption, violence and intimidation. AAP · Feb 12
Radio France Internationale · Feb 12 Paris appeals court to rule on Le Pen corruption case in July French appeal court judges said they will deliver their ruling on 7 July in the corruption case against Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) – a decision that could determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Chinese museum embroiled in corruption scandal after priceless artwork mysteriously appears at auction Painting once deemed a forgery and ‘transferred’ by museum appears at auction at an estimated price of £9.3m
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12 Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of Bangladesh
AAP · Feb 11 Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier A state premier has defended her government's response to CFMEU corruption, saying it cracked down on the union as soon as it became aware of misconduct claims.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Man and Boy review – Rattigan’s murky reunion staged in silver-screen style A financier facing corruption charges is reunited with his son in this high-concept mishmash of screwball comedy and financial thriller
The Conversation · Feb 11 Toronto’s Project South charges point to systemic issues beyond police corruption The Toronto Police Service is embroiled in an unprecedented crisis following a criminal investigation that led to several officers being charged with a list of drug trafficking, theft, conspiracy, fraud and other offences related to an organized crime investigation.
Euronews · Feb 11 Police fire tear gas as Albania opposition protest turns violent At least 16 police were injured and 13 people arrested as opposition leader Sali Berisha’s supporters clashed with security forces in Tirana over corruption claims.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 11 US scores worst-ever result in corruption index as democracies backslide Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International (TI) has warned that corruption is worsening in democracies worldwide and said the United States had fallen to its lowest-ever score on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Takeaways from AP's review of recent criminal cases against ICE employees and contractors A review of public documents by The Associated Press has found that at least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 — and their wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse and corruption
Times Life · Feb 11 Why Did Kali Embrace Destruction to Create Renewal? The goddess Kali is sometimes misinterpreted as a representation of chaos, terror, and ruin. Her wild hair, blood red tongue, and necklace of skulls may seem frightening at first, but she is actually life's fiercest defender and her destruction is not motivated by rage but by compassion. Kali emerges when…
The Independent UK · Feb 10 UK falls to new low in global corruption scale over party donations and Epstein scandals The United States has dropped to 29th place, while Denmark and Finland take the lead