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Brother of Algerian Ex-leader Given 12-Year Graft Sentence

An Algerian court has imposed a 12-year prison sentence on the younger brother of the country's late President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, after convicting him of corruption under his brother's 20-year rule. Once seen as one of Algeria's most powerful men, Said Bouteflika was an unofficial counsellor to the president — who…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU lawmaker held for questioning in corruption scandal

Belgium's federal prosecutor's office says an EU lawmaker linked to a corruption scandal that rocked the bloc’s Parliament in December has been detained for questioning as police conduct further raids

The Independent UK

Belgium detains two more EU lawmaker in graft investigation

Belgian prosecutors arrested one lawmaker and took another in for questioning on Friday in connection with a corruption scandal that has hit the European Parliament.

Reuters

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Belgian MEP arrested in ‘cash for influence’ inquiry

Police search Marc Tarabella’s safe deposit box and offices as part of anti-corruption investigation

The Guardian - UK

Corruption endangers world's shrinking fisheries

Corruption is undermining the management of some of the world’s most threatened fishing grounds

The Independent UK

Brazil ex-governor implicated in corruption freed from house arrest

A Brazilian court ordered that former Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral be released from house arrest on Thursday, but the politician still faces corruption charges.

Reuters

Ukraine's defence minister declares 'zelo tolerance' on corruption

Ukraine's defence minister said on Thursday hundreds of officials at the ministry or in the armed forces had been disciplined last year after internal audits, and that he had "zero tolerance" for corruption.

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In surprise, Pope Francis receives cardinal on trial for corruption

Pope Francis, in a surprise move, on Thursday granted an official private audience to Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the once-powerful Vatican prelate who is on trial for corruption and embezzlement.

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

Iraqi PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Country Won’t Be Arena for Settling Scores

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that Iraq and Saudi Arabia are capable of forming a regional axis that can act as a foundation for stability in the region and world. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he revealed that he agreed with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria Sentences Bouteflika's Brother to 12 Years on Corruption Charges

An Algerian court has sentenced the brother of ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to 12 years in prison for "corruption" and money laundering. Algerian news website Interlignes said the Sidi M'hamed court in Algiers has also given a 12-year sentence to two other defendants— businessman Ahmed Mazouz and construction tycoon Ali…

Asharq Al-Awsat

ICAC review of Batchelor Institute recommends 'critical' changes to corporate culture

The Northern Territory's anti-corruption body has recommended a raft of changes to the Batchelor Institute's governance, financial management and corporate culture.

ABC News

Corruption and war: two scourges that feed off each other

In the world championship of corruption, the competition is fierce. The NGO Transparency International has just published its list of countries according to the level of perceived corruption.

The Conversation

Official: Algerian Authorities Arrested 15,000 People Last Year on Alleged Corruption

Algerian police arrested more than 15,000 people in 2022 on charges of financial corruption, according to an Algerian security official. Deputy Director of Police Public Security Ahmed al-Hussein told the Algerian radio that the security units specialized in tracking financial crimes handled more than 14,000 cases last year, referring 10,600…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Newslaundry

Here’s why Delhi mayor polls were stalled again

The polls to elect Delhi’s mayor have been postponed for the third time. This came amid a ruckus with Aldermen, or nominated members, being allowed to vote, and the presiding officer asking two AAP MLAs to leave the House over corruption charges.

The Conversation

Link between crime and politics in South Africa raises concerns about criminal gangs taking over

A report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (Gitoc) released in September 2022 argues that South Africa has increasingly become a centre of organised crime, transcending national boundaries.

The Guardian - AU

Russians ‘eradicating towns’ in eastern Donbas; UN chief warns world is walking into wider war – as it happened

Donetsk governor says Russian forces throwing new troops at frontline; António Guterres says ‘prospects for peace keep diminishing’

Al Jazeera

Ukraine to replace Reznikov amid corruption scandal: Legislator

Oleksii Reznikov’s removal would be the highest-profile change since a corruption scandal at his ministry last month.

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Bangkok Post

Graft is still pervasive

Thailand's latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score saw it "improve" by nine places to 101st out of 180 countries. However, despite the positive trajectory, it is too soon to start celebrating just yet.

Reuters

Ukraine to replace defence minister in wartime reshuffle -top lawmaker

Ukraine is set to replace Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov with the chief of its military spy agency, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in a reshuffle at the forefront of Ukraine's war campaign.

Zenger

Sub-Saharan Africa Ranked As Most Corrupt Region In The World

Concerns regarding corruption across the world have arisen after Transparency International published their analysis of 2022

The National (Scotland)

Constant Tory scandals lead to 'troubling drop' on corruption index, campaigners warn

CONSTANT Tory scandals have led to a “troubling” drop by the UK to its lowest-ever score on a global study of corruption, campaigners have…

The Times of India

Court grants bail to ex-Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh's aide in corruption case

MUMBAI: Kundan Shinde, an aide of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, was granted bail in a corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), by a special court in Mumbai on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Envoy: Iraq’s New Leaders Must Keep Fighting Corruption

The UN special envoy for Iraq urged the country’s new government Thursday to keep fighting corruption and move quickly on much-needed economic, fiscal and financial reforms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert told the UN Security Council many other areas also need immediate government attention, among them ensuring human rights, resolving issues with the…

Radio France Internationale

EU, Ukraine leaders meet to discuss weapons, corruption, EU accession

The first European Union-Ukraine summit since the start of the Russian invasion takes place on 3 February in Kyiv. EU accession, Russia's invasion, post-war reconstruction, food security and accountability are among the topics to be discussed.

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