South Korea’s former first lady jailed for 20 months for accepting bribes Kim Keon Hee, 52, jailed for bribery just weeks after husband Yoon Suk Yeol imprisoned The Independent UK · Jan 28
Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean? Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most senior generals – Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli – would be removed from office and placed under investigation for serious disciplinary violations. The Conversation · Jan 28
EU Commission to probe Hungary's giant defence loan request over risk of misuse by Orbán Hungary is the only member state whose EU payments are suspended because of systemic corruption risks, and the Commission now says any disbursement under the bloc's defence funding scheme would come with conditions. Euronews · Jan 27
‘New Nepal’, old anxieties: Will a Gen Z mandate trigger a new playbook for South Block? With the close of nominations, the contours of Nepal’s next parliamentary contest on March 5, 2026, have begun to take shape. These elections carry profound implications for India’s strategic interests. The voting comes after a violent Gen Z uprising that ousted the Oli government in September 2025 and reinstated Nepal’s… Newslaundry · Jan 27
Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trust The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Iran’s biggest centres of protest are also experiencing extreme pollution and water shortages Iran’s current wave of protests is often interpreted as having been sparked by inflation, currency collapse, corruption and repression. These explanations are not wrong, but they are incomplete. The Conversation · Jan 26
Complete 99 Nights in the Forest Hard Mode Update Guide 99 Nights in the Forest has received the most-awaited Hard mode feature in the latest update. Players can now switch to the hard mode and play their Pro Game Guides · Jan 26
UAE and Malaysia deepen anti-corruption cooperation through new agreement The UAE Accountability Authority and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission have formalized closer coordination on accountability and integrity. This Memorandum of Understanding aims to enhance anti-corruption efforts through collaboration, shared expertise, and stronger governance practices, promoting transparency and integrity in both nations. The Times of India · Jan 26
China’s top general accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US in exchange for official promotions: Report China's top general, Zhang Youxia, is reportedly under investigation for serious violations, including allegedly leaking nuclear weapons program details to the US and accepting bribes for promotions. The allegations surfaced during a military briefing, with authorities scrutinizing his abuse of authority and oversight of a procurement agency. This investigation highlights… The Times of India · Jan 25
Clashes erupt during anti-government protest in Albanian capital Tirana The demonstrations were led by opposition leader and former prime minister Sali Berisha, and drew thousands of people who gathered in front of Tirana's main government building. Euronews · Jan 25
Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy breaks silence on harsh Philippine jail conditions, phone access, and alleged corruption Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy spoke about his 10-month jail stay in the Philippines during an Adin Ross livestream. He claimed harsh living conditions, guard control over basic needs, and corruption inside the facility. Zdorovetskiy said he secretly had a phone and recorded footage. Philippine authorities have not issued an official… The Times of India · Jan 25
Cop-Assisted Extortion of DWI Arrestees in New Mexico Included Getting Them Drunk A recent guilty plea reveals a new wrinkle in a long-running corruption scheme that involved bribing police officers to make drunk driving cases disappear. Reason · Jan 23
"Buckley and the Appearance of Corruption Standard," by David M. Primo "What social science can tell us." Reason · Jan 23
"American Democracy and the Actuality of Corruption," by Jeff Milyo "Buckley v. Valeo confines campaign finance regulation to actual corruption, rather than amorphous claims about 'undue influence.'" Reason · Jan 23
The Guardian - US · Jan 23 Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of letting white-collar criminals ‘off the hook’ Elizabeth Warren and others call for inquiry into Trump for diverting tax evasion resources to immigration crackdown
Roll Call · Jan 23 Former New York Rep. Chris Collins, pardoned by Trump, seeks comeback in Florida Former New York Rep. Chris Collins, who was pardoned by President Trump after a corruption scandal, is running for the House from Florida.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Disgraced DEA agent who used his badge to protect drug trafficker friends gets 5 years in prison The punishment was significantly less than the sentence prosecutors sought
Reason · Jan 20 "The Buckley Principles," by Lee E. Goodman "The core First Amendment principles of Buckley v. Valeo endure after fifty years."
inkl · Jan 20 How Video Repair Software Is Saving History One Clip at a Time Have you ever opened a video file that looks fine, but refuses to play? Video files break for more reasons than people expect
AAP · Jan 16 Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector Blackmail and bribery charges have been laid against a former police veteran who admitted to accepting cash from a debt collector at a corruption inquiry.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 15 College Basketball’s Silence Is Almost As Damning As the Crimes A historic corruption scandal simmered in plain sight for more than a year while the sport’s power structure chose indifference over integrity.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 15 Massive Point-Shaving Scandal Shows College Basketball’s Integrity Problem Isn’t New The sweeping federal indictments echo decades of corruption, from CCNY to Boston College, in a sport that has repeatedly failed to insulate its players from exploitation.
International Business Times UK · Jan 14 Over 300 Masonic Membership Among Met Police Sparks Corruption Concerns and Legal Challenge Met's policy that compels officers and employees to disclose membership in hierarchical societies such as Freemasonry is triggered by privacy concerns and prejudice.
The Conversation · Jan 14 Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent.
The Conversation · Jan 14 Uganda’s autocratic political system is failing its people – and threatens the region When he was first sworn in as Uganda’s president in 1986, Yoweri Museveni declared that his victory represented a “fundamental change”. He promised that Ugandans would no longer die at the hands of fellow citizens. He also criticised African leaders who sought international prestige while their people lacked food, healthcare…