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Argentina's Former President Gets 6 Years and a Lifetime Political Ban

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s six-year prison sentence and lifetime political ban mark a historic victory for accountability—and a public eager to believe that no one is above the law.

Reason

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985 and president from…

The Conversation

Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

An ex-transport official received gold as part of a corrupt multimillion-dollar scheme that inflated fees for roadworks services, an inquiry has been told.

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Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies, with further arrests of mayors

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is warning that the future of democracy in the country is at stake, as a legal crackdown against it intensifies. This month has seen three more city mayors arrested in anti-corruption probes, while half of CHP parliamentary deputies are facing having their legal…

Radio France Internationale

‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption

During an interview one of us (Ricardo Soares de Oliveira) carried out in 2017, an African high net-worth individual said he was told by an executive whose business had long served him out of London: “Come meet us in Dubai”. This is part of a large but still misunderstood shift.

The Conversation

Minister's Death Spooks Russian Elite Amid Corruption Clampdown

The reported suicide of Russia's transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country's elite.

International Business Times

Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy

America has never been richer. But the gains are so lopsided that the top 10% controls 69% of all wealth in the country, while the bottom half controls just 3%. Meanwhile, surging corporate profits have mostly benefited investors, not the broader public.

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Argentine Ex-president Fernandez Ordered To Stand Trial For Graft

An Argentine judge on Thursday ordered ex-president Alberto Fernandez to stand trial for alleged corruption relating to insurance policies taken out by government departments during his 2019-2023 term.

International Business Times

Personal use of AFP vehicles to earn watchdog referral

The Australian Federal Police have agreed to refer allegations of officers using force vehicles for personal reasons to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

AAP

Elizabeth Warren Says Critical That Trump's 'Superhighway Of Crypto Corruption' Be Shut Down

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged Congress to implement stricter regulations on digital assets on Wednesday, citing concerns over President Donald Trump’s “superhighway of crypto corruption.”

Benzinga

Football pair plead guilty to match-fixing over yellow cards

The players admitted to engaging in betting corruption after they were paid to earn yellow cards during games

The Independent UK

Donald Trump just became FIFA’s landlord at Trump Tower, and the World Cup corruption vibes are off the charts

FIFA's new landlord, same old problems.

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Scandal-hit Spanish government unveils new measures in bid to tackle corruption

The Spanish government published a 15-point action plan that includes using AI to flag possible cases of fraud in the public sector after corruption allegations threatened to overturn the Socialist-led administration.

Euronews

Spain PM Announces Anti-graft Plan As Scandal Rocks Govt

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced an anti-corruption plan designed with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in a bid to salvage confidence in his scandal-hit government.

International Business Times

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Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape.

The Guardian - US

Eric Adams accused of corruption by four former high-ranking NYPD officers

Ex-officers’ lawsuit accuses embattled New York City mayor of promoting corruption in one of US’s largest police forces

The Independent UK

Ex-NYPD chiefs allege corruption and cronyism in lawsuits against Mayor Adams and his allies

Four high-ranking former New York City police officials have sued Mayor Eric Adams and his close allies

The Independent UK

Catholics in Congo honor an anti-corruption martyr newly beatified by the Vatican

The remains of a Congolese customs worker who was killed for resisting a bribe and beatified by the Vatican have been transferred to a local cathedral

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Kremlin calls transportation minister's death 'tragic' but gives no clues about his apparent suicide

The apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister brought expressions of shock and sorrow from the Kremlin but no new clues as to why Roman Starovoit might have taken his own life amid media speculation he potentially was facing corruption charges

The Conversation

Georgia: how democracy is being eroded fast as government shifts towards Russia

Georgia was once considered a post-Soviet success story. After years of authoritarian rule, followed by independence which brought near state collapse, corruption and chaos, Georgia appeared to have transitioned to democracy.

Euronews

Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies as Antalya, Adana, Adıyaman CHP mayors detained

The operation against the CHP municipalities of Antalya, Adana and Adıyaman came on the heels of investigations that began in Istanbul and then spread to the third biggest city Izmir.

The Guardian - UK

Fresh scandal hits Spain’s ruling party as official quits over sexual harassment claims

Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez to call snap election as latest resignation adds to corruption allegations

The Independent UK

Europe's human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption protesters

Europe's human rights watchdog has raised concerns about Serbia's handling of protests against President Aleksandar Vucic's government

Euronews

Greek farm fund scandal to impact discharge of Commission's budget in Parliament, says lead MEP

The EU Parliament could assess the European Public Prosecutor's Office's investigation into an alleged organised fraud scheme involving agricultural funds and corruption.

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Let the lawsuits begin — Donald Trump just confessed he’s been sticking his tiny hands where they don’t belong

Just a little quid pro quo between friends.

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