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Former European Parliament VP Kaili remains in custody amid corruption investigation

A Belgian judge ruled on Thursday that European lawmaker Eva Kaili will remain in custody for another month as an investigation continues into corruption charges in a graft case involving World Cup host Qatar, Belgian prosecutors said.

Reuters

Curfews and Restrictions: Peru's Regime Cracks Down

Twenty-five people have died this month amid nationwide protests.

Reason

Ramaphosa's power base boosted, but South Africa's reform path still rocky

President Cyril Ramaphosa's re-election as leader of South Africa's ruling party has strengthened his hold on power, but a core of vocal opponents in its new executive suggests the country's path to much-needed reforms will remain a rocky one.

Reuters

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Greek MEP in EU parliament corruption case protests innocence

Eva Kaili asks a Belgian court to release her from detention under electronic surveillance.

Al Jazeera

Lawyers seek release of suspect in EU corruption scandal

Lawyers for the former European Parliament vice-president suspected of being at the center of one of the European Union’s biggest corruption scandals are seeking her release from prison

The Independent UK

Islamic Countries Establish New Phase in Fighting Corruption

Sponsored by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states concluded a two-day meeting that included workshops and panel discussions in Jeddah. The meeting, held upon the invitation of Saudi Arabia, was attended by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor review – India’s answer to The Godfather

This ambitious crime thriller is an epic story of political and moral corruption

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West Africa has experienced a wave of coups - superficial democracy is to blame

West Africa has seen coups and military takeovers in three countries in 2022. Like those of the past, they came with promises of a quick return to civilian regimes once socio-economic and political challenges had been met. The challenges are usually listed as inept governance, corruption, rising insecurity and popular…

The Conversation

Hungary's Orban wants to 'drain the swamp' in European Union

Hungary’s prime minister thinks it’s time to “drain the swamp” in the European Union, something he imagines could lead all the way to dissolving the bloc’s legislature

The Independent UK

Islamic Countries Adopt Makkah Agreement for Cooperation in Combating Corruption

Anti-corruption agencies of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states have adopted the Makkah Agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation and preventing corruption crimes. The law enforcement agencies have attended their first ministerial meeting, in Jeddah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rail execs in court for alleged corruption

Ex-V/Line chief executive James Pinder and ex-Metro Trains manager Peter Bollas have faced court after being formally charged by IBAC over alleged misconduct.

AAP

World Cup: Fifa needs Qatar 2022 to leave a legacy of progress against corruption

The men’s 2022 Fifa World Cup has ended, with Argentina crowned champions. But at this tournament in particular, there has been much to distract from the actual football being played. From start to finish, Qatar 2022 has been controversial.

The Conversation

South African leader urges his ANC party to fight corruption

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his party, the ruling African National Congress, to fight corruption

The Independent UK

Italy delays hearing on EU graft scandal suspect on Belgian jail claim

An Italian court on Tuesday postponed until January a hearing on whether to hand over to the Belgian authorities a second woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

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'Qatargate' scandal casts light on 'untouchable' EU lawmakers

As a corruption scandal rocks the European Parliament, lawmakers and campaign groups say a lack of asset declarations, little reporting on contacts with third countries and barely any sanctions created an environment where rule-breaking could go unpunished or undetected.

Reuters

Canada imposes new sanctions on two former Haiti ministers accused of corruption

Canada will impose new sanctions on two former Haiti government ministers accused of corruption and protecting criminal gangs, Ottawa said on Tuesday, the latest in a string of sanctions against Haitian politicians and business leaders.

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Former WA MP Brian Ellis sentenced after hindering Corruption and Crime Commission investigation

A former WA politician is handed a 10-month suspended jail term and fined $20,000 for hindering a corruption investigation, which found he had improperly used taxpayer funds to pay for personal expenses, including a visit to a strip club.

The Guardian - UK

The winner is … Qatar: curtain comes down on Project Hard Football Power

It was costly, carbon-heavy, bloodstained and corruption-shadowed but this micromanaged power play couldn’t have gone much better for the hosts

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Italy agrees to transfer suspect in EU graft scandal to Belgium

An Italian court on Monday agreed to hand over to Belgian authorities a woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

The Independent UK

Italy court weighs handover in EU Parliament corruption case

An Italian court is deciding whether to hand over to Belgium a suspect in a big corruption scandal at the European Parliament

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia to Host 1st Ministerial Meeting of OIC’s Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, will host the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies in the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on December 20 and 21. The meeting, which will be held in Jeddah under the patronage of Prince Mohammed…

Daily Mirror

Rugby boss Bernard Laporte refuses to step down despite corruption conviction

French Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte was given a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined £64,300 last week after being convicted of corruption charges

Caixin Global

Xinjiang Justice Department Head Turns Himself In to Graft Investigators

Ainiwaer Siyiti, who is also the deputy secretary of the agency’s party committee, is suspected of ‘serious violations of discipline and law,’ a euphemism for corruption

Reuters

Qatar reiterates denial that its government involved in EU corruption case

Qatar reiterated on Sunday that the country denies any involvement in a corruption case being investigated by Belgian authorities involving people linked to the European Parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Good news for the world’s autocrats – EU sleaze is a huge own goal for democracy

Qatargate scandal shows how insider corruption, influence-peddling and money-politics can erode public trust, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall

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