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winnipegfreepress.comCourt Sentences Former Turks and Caicos Premier to Four Years in Corruption Case
A court in the Turks and Caicos Islands sentenced former Premier Michael Misick to four years and 26 days in prison after his conviction on bribery charges. Two other defendants in the same case also received prison terms.
South China Morning PostChinese archaeologist pleads guilty to bribery and embezzlement charges
Liu Bin admitted accepting bribes and embezzling funds while overseeing projects at the Liangzhu ruins. The court hearing took place in Zhejiang province on May 20.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Court Orders Arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada
A Philippine court issued an arrest order for Senator Jinggoy Estrada after he was charged in an alleged infrastructure corruption case. The charges claim he received millions of pesos in the scheme.
prnewswire.comHong Kong Police Inspector Sentenced to 2½ Years for Accepting HK$1.1 Million
Tsuen Wan Court sentenced a suspended chief inspector on two counts each of accepting advantages as a public servant and misconduct in public office. The court found the officer accepted cash and gifts from a businessman between August 2021 and January 2023.
gamereactor.euFormer Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero Placed Under Investigation for Corruption
A Spanish judge has opened a formal investigation into former Prime Minister Zapatero over alleged money laundering and influence peddling. The probe centers on a €53 million public bailout provided to airline Plus Ultra.
manilatimes.netDepartment of Justice Recommends Plunder and Graft Cases Against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Former DPWH Secretary
The Department of Justice recommended filing plunder and graft cases against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan. The Office of the Ombudsman received the recommendation on May 18, 2026, and will conduct its own revie…
upi.comFormer Sinaloa State Security Chief Arrested in Arizona on U.S. Bribery Charges
A former Sinaloa state security chief accused by U.S. authorities of accepting bribes from drug-cartel leaders was arrested in Arizona this week. The case has affected diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico. The arrest occurred days after the charges were made public.
France 24Andriy Yermak Charged in Major Ukrainian Money-Laundering Investigation
Andriy Yermak, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former right-hand man, was arrested Thursday on accusations of laundering more than $10 million through an elite real estate project outside Kyiv. He is also accused of using a secret phone to consult an astrologer on key gove…
bbc.co.ukSpecial Counsel Seeks 7.5-Year Prison Term for Former First Lady in Bribery Case
A South Korean special counsel team recommended a 7 1/2-year prison sentence for Kim Keon Hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, at the final hearing of her bribery trial. Prosecutors said she received luxury gifts worth more than 100 million won in exchange for requests fo…
techjuice.pkPublic Integrity Project Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over TikTok Divestiture and Issues Records Demand to Paramount
Brendan Ballou's new public interest law firm filed suits against President Trump and the attorney general while issuing a books and records demand to Paramount over potential quid pro quo involving the Ellison family. The actions, announced in a May 14, 2026 interview, target al…
france24.comNigerian Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman In Absentia, Issues 75-Year Sentence
The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman in absentia to 75 years imprisonment on 12 fraud counts tied to the Mambilla and Zungeru power projects. Judge James Omotosho ordered consecutive sentences and directed security agencies to arrest the…
SemaforSouth Africa Arrests Police Counter-Intelligence Chief Feroz Khan on Corruption and Gold Smuggling Charges
Feroz Khan, Senior Crime Intelligence Officer and head of police counter-intelligence, was arrested on May 13, 2026. Prosecutors allege he facilitated a gold smuggling syndicate operating through O.R. Tambo International Airport. The arrest comes during a national inquiry into po…
en.antaranews.comIndonesia Seeks 18-Year Prison Term for Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim
Prosecutors requested an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim over a 2020 contract awarded to Google for student laptops during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former education minister, who founded Gojek, faces corruption charges involving 2.1 trillion rupiah. Neither Google no…
thehindu.comUkraine Anti-Corruption Watchdog Expands Probe Into People Close to Zelenskiy
Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdog has broadened an existing investigation to include individuals close to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The move threatens to trigger a fresh political scandal over high-level graft at a time when Zelenskiy is attempting to restart peace negotiat…
jurist.orgTwo Former Chinese Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death With Reprieve for Corruption
Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu received suspended death sentences on May 7 after convictions by a military court for bribery offenses. The rulings come as part of an anti-corruption campaign in the People's Liberation Army. Both men will have their sentences commuted to life imprisonm…
Al JazeeraThailand Releases Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra After Eight Months in Prison
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was freed on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year corruption sentence. Supporters gathered to greet the telecommunications billionaire upon his early release on parole. The development raises questions about his poten…
thenation.comFederal prosecutors file additional charges against Massachusetts state representative
A grand jury in the District of Massachusetts returned a superseding indictment against state Rep. Christopher J. Worrell on new counts tied to an alleged bribery scheme. The charges expand an existing federal case and require Worrell to appear in U.S. District Court to face the…
EuronewsRumen Radev Becomes Bulgaria’s Prime Minister After His Party Wins Parliamentary Majority
The 62-year-old former president will lead the first single-party majority government in Bulgaria since 1997 after winning last month's parliamentary elections. Radev presented his cabinet on Thursday and is set for confirmation by parliament on Friday. He takes office pledging t…
japantimes.co.jpChina Court Sentences Former Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to Suspended Death Penalty for Bribery
A Chinese court sentenced former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on bribery charges. The sentences are expected to be commuted to life imprisonment without parole after the reprieve period. The case forms part of a broader series of p…
nypost.comFormer Citrus County Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting $4,000 Bribe
Dekarri Nixon, 28, of Jasper, pleaded guilty in Tampa federal court to accepting a bribe as a public official. The conviction triggers a maximum 15-year prison term and requires him to forfeit the $4,000 bribe proceeds.
Two Brothers and Public Official Sentenced to 55 Years for Fraud Conspiracy
A federal court in the Northern District of Ohio sentenced two brothers and a public official to a collective 55 years in prison for a bribery and fraud conspiracy. The sentences conclude a prosecution that targeted schemes spanning multiple states and countries to obtain million…
citizen.co.zaVideo Claims Romualdez Released USB Evidence Against Marcos, But No Confirmation Exists
A video posted on April 24, 2026, falsely alleged that former House speaker Martin Romualdez released evidence against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler reported the video garnered 221,000 views by May 4, 2026. The claim stems from a misinterpretation of Romualdez…
koreaherald.comSpecial Counsel Appeals Four-Year Sentence for Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee on Corruption Charges
A special counsel team appealed an appeals court ruling that sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison for corruption-related offenses. The Seoul High Court found her partially guilty in a stock manipulation scheme and fully guilty of accepting luxury gifts…
soompi.comSeoul High Court Increases Kim Keon Hee's Sentence to Four Years in Stock Manipulation Case, Acquits on Political Funds Charge
A special counsel team in South Korea has appealed a court ruling that sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison for corruption charges. The Seoul High Court increased her sentence from 20 months after finding her guilty in a stock manipulation scheme and a…
The Washington PostFormer Florida Rep. David Rivera Convicted in Venezuela Lobbying Case
A federal jury convicted former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and associate Esther Nuhfer on charges related to a secret $50 million lobbying effort for Venezuela's government during the first Trump administration. The case involved failing to register as foreign agents and money launde…
slate.comAlabama Woman Sentenced to Over Two Years for Soliciting Bribes
A Madison County resident received a federal prison term exceeding two years for soliciting bribes in her role as a public official. The sentence reinforces federal enforcement against local corruption, potentially deterring similar misconduct in Alabama's government operations.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsraeli President Herzog Declines to Pardon Netanyahu in Corruption Case
Israeli President Herzog has stated that he will not grant a pardon to Netanyahu in an ongoing corruption case. This decision ensures the trial will proceed. The announcement comes amid references to wartime conditions, but no further details on the context were provided.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran Responds to US Forces; Moldova Investigates $1B Theft
Iran's top military command stated that US forces will face reaction if they continue alleged blockade and piracy in the region, per state TV. Separately, a top official said the investigation into $1 billion stolen from Moldova should proceed after a magnate's conviction. These…
manilatimes.netPhilippine Officials Report Uncertainty on Fugitive Zaldy Co's Whereabouts After Czech Detention
Philippine authorities stated they lack specific information on the current location of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, a week after his detention in the Czech Republic for an immigration violation. The Department of Justice clarified that Co was not technically arrested but had his li…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVenezuela-US Talks Aim to Include Opposition on Central Bank Board
Venezuela and US officials are discussing the incorporation of political opposition and independent members into the board of Venezuela's central bank. This move is seen as a potential step toward power-sharing. The aim is to help address corruption in the South American country.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPhilippine Court Issues Hold Order on Former Speaker Martin Romualdez Amid Corruption Allegations
A Philippine anti-graft court has approved a precautionary hold departure order against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, preventing him from leaving the country. The order follows allegations of his involvement in a kickback scheme related to flood control projects valued a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAustralian Gas Industry Funds Multimillion-Dollar Campaign Against Proposed Tax
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia heard details of a gas industry advertising campaign opposing a new tax. Shell Australia's country chair testified that her company and others are contributing funds to the effort. Separately, an anti-corruption body found a former New South W…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Cameroon, Criticizes Wealth Inequality
Pope Leo XIV drew over 100,000 attendees to an open-air Mass in Douala, Cameroon, where he addressed uneven wealth distribution and urged youth to reject corruption. The visit is part of his 11-day Africa tour, including stops in Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. He also wa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Leads Mass in Cameroon Amid Growing Catholic Presence in Africa
Pope Leo XIV conducted a large Mass in Douala, Cameroon, attended by over 100,000 people, where he addressed issues of corruption and wealth inequality. The event is part of his 11-day visit to Africa, highlighting the continent's rapid growth in Catholic followers. Sources repor…
yahoo.comIndonesia Arrests Chief Ombudsman on Bribery Charges Six Days After Appointment
Indonesia's newly appointed chief ombudsman was arrested on bribery charges just six days after taking office. Authorities reported the arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption.