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Lebanese actress questioned, detained in central bank graft probe

Lebanese actress Stephanie Saliba was detained on Friday after being questioned by investigators over a corruption case related to Lebanon's central bank governor, a judicial source told Reuters.

Reuters

EU parliament member, Gulf state probed over suspected graft

Belgium launched an investigation on Friday into possible corruption involving an unidentified Gulf state and at least one member of the European Parliament, the federal prosecutor said.

Reuters

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans ‘expose those behind the heinous violations’.

The Independent UK

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Helping Ukraine is 'self-preservation,' finance chief says

Ukraine's finance minister says crucial Western financial aid is “not charity” but “self-preservation" as donor countries share the price of turning back Russian aggression

The Independent UK

Philippine economic managers back bill creating sovereign fund

Philippine economic officials have thrown their support behind the creation of a sovereign wealth fund backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr amid opposition from some groups due to concerns over the risk of corruption and transparency.

Reuters

Integrity watchdog to examine allegations of police misconduct during Bruce Lehrmann case

ACT attorney general says complaints surrounding prosecution of Brittany Higgins allegation referred to federal integrity and corruption commission

The Guardian - AU

Dina Boluarte, Peru’s first female president, vows to fight corruption

Leftwing lawyer, 60, was sworn in after serving as vice-president to Pedro Castillo, who now faces rebellion and conspiracy charges

The Guardian - US

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Peru's impeached president Castillo appears in court on rebellion charges

Peru's stunning political crisis grinded forward Thursday, as former President Pedro Castillo appeared in court following a failed attempt to close a hostile congress and his successor looked for ways to unite the country behind institutions gutted by endemic corruption and mistrust.

France 24

Peru's broken politics: What next after Pedro Castillo's failed coup?

Latin America will long remember what went down on Wednesday in Peru. President Pedro Castillo took to live television to dissolve a hostile Congress but neither his cabinet nor the military followed, and by the day’s end he was the one out of a job and behind bars for attempting…

France 24

Corruption case fell apart under Barr

DOJ dropped charges against official linked to drug trafficking after Trump attorney general's intervention

Salon

Guatemala: former president sentenced to 16 years for corruption

Otto Pérez Molina and his vice-president found guilty seven years after they were forced from office but culture of impunity persists

The Guardian - US

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim’s anti-corruption award winners announced

Ceremony for the Anti-Corruption Excellence award held in Doha for the first time as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Former Mozambique president's son jailed over 'hidden debt'

The son of a former president of Mozambique has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty, along with 10 other people, on charges related to a corruption scandal in which the government concealed large debts, crashing the country's economy.

Radio France Internationale

Mongolians brave bitter cold to protest 'coal theft' corruption

Mongolian protesters gathered in the capital in temperatures well below freezing on Thursday to denounce perceived government corruption for a fifth day, even after the arrests of eight officials suspected of so-called coal theft.

Reuters

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‘Understanding between people and AAP to pocket money’: Sudhir Chaudhary on MCD election result

It could have been the old school journalism approach towards understanding voter concerns while dissecting poll results. But for Sudhir Chaudhary, the consecutive electoral victories of the Aam Aadmi Party in the national capital appear to be opportunities to either demonise the Delhi voter or accuse her of indifference towards…

The Independent UK

Peru’s president Pedro Castillo removed from office by Congress and accused of sedition

Short-lived leader impeached on corruption charges after attempt to overpower legislature

Reuters

Factbox-Peru's presidents and years of political turmoil

Peru, the world's No.2 copper producer and for years one of Latin America's fastest growing economies, has seen a series of presidents ousted from office or imprisoned on allegations of corruption over the past three decades.

France 24

Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud in New York court

As Donald Trump eyes a return to the White House, a jury has found the Trump Organization guilty of 17 counts of tax fraud. The company paid less in tax by compensating executives with "off the books" perks such as luxury apartments. In addition to a fine, the Trump Organization…

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WEKU

Argentina's vice president is found guilty of corruption

A panel sentenced Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison and a lifetime ban from holding political office. She will not be jailed while appealing the verdict, which could take years.

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal threatens to derail Winter Games bid

Japanese official says corruption claims could damage Sapporo’s chances of hosting 2030 event

Bangkok Post

Policy-level corruption rife, anti-graft body says

Policy-level corruption remains rife in Thailand despite progress being made to address the issue, according to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT).

Reuters

Argentine court sentences VP Fernandez de Kirchner to 6 years in prison in graft case

An Argentine federal court on Tuesday found Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner guilty of corruption in a case related to public works in a highly-charged legal case that has rattled the country.

The Independent UK

Argentina awaits VP Cristina Fernández corruption verdict

All eyes in Argentina are on the court where three judges are preparing to announce their verdict in the corruption trial of Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Reuters

Mongolians clash with police in protest against inflation and graft

Mongolian protesters clashed with police as they tried to storm parliament after thousands gathered in freezing temperatures to demonstrate against soaring inflation and government corruption.

Reuters

Argentina court hands VP Cristina Kirchner 6-year jail term in graft case

An Argentine court sentenced Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to six years in jail and disqualified her from holding public office in a high-profile corruption case on Tuesday.

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