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washingtonpost.comworld2 days ago
Nigerian Police Arrest Man Accused of Forging Documents to Create Fake Agency
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew was detained in Osun State after weeks in hiding. He had called himself director general of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. A court warrant was issued after he missed a hearing on forgery charges.
Semaforpolitics3 days ago
Chinese Communist Party Removes Politburo Member Ma Xingrui
The Chinese Communist Party expelled Politburo member Ma Xingrui on Tuesday. He is the third such member removed since 2025. The move comes amid scrutiny of state aerospace and defense programs.
pbs.orgworld3 days ago
Iraqi Authorities Seize Over 825 Pounds of Gold and $120 Million in Anti-Corruption Operations
Operations linked to a former oil minister's May arrest yielded more than 825 pounds of gold and over $96 million in funds plus assets. At least 21 people were detained, including officials and parliament members. Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi discussed the effort during a July 14…
citizen.co.zapolitics3 days ago
Court Clears PM’s Brother of Influence Peddling, Imposes Nine-Year Public Office Ban
A Badajoz court convicted David Sánchez of administrative misconduct on Tuesday and imposed a nine-year ban from public office. He was cleared of influence peddling in the case over his 2017 hiring by a socialist-led council. Nine co-defendants received similar bans and one was b…
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Abc Newsworld4 days ago
China Probes Top Mine-Safety Official After Deadly Gas Explosion
China's top mine-safety official in Shanxi province is under investigation for corruption after a May gas explosion killed 82 workers. The probe follows a blanket inspection ordered by authorities.
vanguardngr.comworld4 days ago
Former Nigerian Minister Uche Nnaji Appears in Court for Forgery Arraignment
Uche Nnaji, Nigeria's former minister of innovation, science and technology, reached the Federal High Court in Abuja on the morning of 13 July 2026. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission plans to arraign him on charges of forgery and false statem…
rnz.co.nzpolitics4 days ago
Police Recover 74 kg Gold and $15 Million from Residence Linked to Former Deputy Attorney General
Indonesian police recovered 74kg of gold and more than US$15 million in cash from a house in Sentul, Bogor. The items are linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week served as deputy attorney general for special crimes and is now suspected of corruption.
jurist.orgworld5 days ago
Transparency International Zimbabwe Urges Stricter Political Finance Laws
AllAfrica reported that Transparency International Zimbabwe called for tighter campaign finance rules and faster anti-corruption steps as Zimbabwe marked Africa Anti-Corruption Day. The group welcomed the gazetting of a new whistleblower protection bill.
en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
Malaysian Federal Court Upholds Acquittal of Former Youth Minister in 2-1 Ruling
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked free after a 2-1 ruling dismissed the final appeal. The decision ended a six-year legal battle over funds from a political youth wing.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Kim Jong-un Holds Joint Meeting on Senior Military Corruption, Denounces Former General
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened a joint party, state and military meeting on 10 July 2026 to address corruption among senior officials. He publicly denounced former major general Pak Hui-chol over a four-year scheme involving bribes and embezzlement.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Police Name Former Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah Corruption Suspect
Indonesian police designated former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah and a private individual as suspects in three alleged corruption cases involving state firms. The Attorney General's Office accepted his resignation and said it will await police findings.
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Al Jazeeraworld9 days ago
Indonesia Arrests Nutrition Officials in $56 Million Fraud Probe While Free Meals Programme Reaches 25 Million People
Authorities arrested the head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency and two deputies in early June over alleged procurement fraud. The government has since cut the programme budget and expanded investigations to seven people.
BBC Newsworld9 days ago
President Tinubu Orders Probe Into Fictitious Agency in His Office
Nigeria's president directed the ICPC to investigate a purported body that secured funding and office space. The agency appeared in the 2026 budget with 1.3 billion naira allocated.
politics10 days ago
Former Jackson Mayor Lumumba Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy; Had Called Charges Political Prosecution
Chokwe Antar Lumumba admitted to accepting $50,000 in campaign contributions from undercover FBI agents in exchange for favoring a downtown development project. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens also pleaded guilty last week in the same case.
deccanchronicle.comworld10 days agoUpdated
China court sentences former official to death over $324 million in bribes
A court in eastern China sentenced Yang Youlin to death Monday for accepting more than $324 million in bribes over three decades. The former Jiangsu Province official was also convicted of embezzlement, money laundering and other charges.
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vanguardngr.comworld11 days ago
Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested at Abuja Airport on Certificate Forgery Allegations, Appeals Court Warrant
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission detained Uche Nnaji on a Federal High Court warrant for alleged forgery of a University of Nigeria degree and NYSC discharge certificate. Lawyers urged President Bola Tinubu to prevent political interference in the investigation.
Yonhapworld11 days ago
Suspended Sentences Finalized for Three Convicted of Bribing Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee
A Seoul court ruling on June 26 imposed suspended prison terms and fines on three defendants for providing gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee. The sentences were finalized July 3 after both sides waived appeals.
business11 days ago
Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge
A senator was taken into custody Monday after the Office of the Ombudsman filed a plunder charge. The arrest follows a similar detention of another senator last month.
abcnews.go.comworld13 days ago
Philippine President Says Flood Control Corruption Probe Continues
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated on July 4 that investigations into flood control projects remain ongoing. He said more irregularities have been uncovered since the administration began releasing project lists last year.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Indonesian Free Meals Programme Under New Leadership After Corruption Probe Reaches Police and Military
South China Morning Post reported that prosecutors named a police brigadier general as the seventh suspect in a governance inquiry into President Prabowo Subianto’s US$15 billion free meals programme. They also referred a case involving an active-duty military officer to a joint…
finance16 days ago
Thousands of Iglesia Ni Cristo Members Rally in Manila for Senator Under Plunder Investigation
More than 15,000 gathered at the People Power Monument on June 30 to back Senator Rodante Marcoleta during a plunder investigation. Speakers included senators and former officials, with the event causing traffic disruptions along EDSA.
world17 days ago
Indonesian Court Sentences Former Education Minister to 10 Years
An Indonesian court sentenced Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for corruption tied to a school technology purchase. The case involves allegations of a quid pro quo during his time as education minister.
Rapplerworld17 days ago
Ombudsman Accepts Former DPWH Secretary as State Witness, Drops Charges Against Him
The Office of the Ombudsman on June 30 accepted Manuel Bonoan to strengthen its case against former Speaker Martin Romualdez. Bonoan had faced plunder and graft charges filed in May.
en.antaranews.comfinance17 days agoUpdated
Indonesian Court Sentences Former Education Minister to 10 Years, Less Than Prosecutors Sought
An Indonesian corruption court sentenced former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison, a 1 billion rupiah fine and 809.6 billion rupiah in restitution. The conviction stems from procurement of Google Chromebooks under the 2019-2022 education digitalization progr…
citizen.co.zapolitics18 days ago
Senior South African Police Officer Shot in Johannesburg
A suspended deputy crime intelligence boss was shot while driving home on Sunday evening and underwent emergency surgery. Police are investigating the attack days before he was scheduled to testify at a public inquiry into police corruption.
Al Jazeerapolitics19 days ago
Ram Temple Trust Faces Embezzlement Investigation After Donations Reported Missing
Police have opened a criminal case and arrested eight people after allegations that millions of dollars in donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were misappropriated. The trust’s general secretary and other trustees have resigned, and an official report on the claims has been su…
abcnews.go.comworld19 days agoUpdated
Iraqi Forces Detain Politicians and Officials in Baghdad Green Zone Raids
Iraqi forces detained several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad on June 28. The operation targeted homes inside the Green Zone and followed the arrest of a deputy oil minister on corruption charges.
riotimesonline.comfinance20 days ago
Argentine Cabinet Chief Resigns Over Corruption Allegations
The cabinet chief of Argentina's libertarian government stepped down after months of allegations. The resignation follows sustained scrutiny of the official's conduct.
Nprworld21 days ago
South Korean Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years for Bribery
The Seoul Central District Court on June 26, 2026, sentenced Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison after convicting her of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for favors. The ruling ordered confiscation of specific items including jewelry and artwork.
Abc Newsworld21 days ago
South Korean Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years in Prison for Accepting Gifts
The Seoul Central District Court convicted the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for favors. The ruling ordered confiscation of specific items and imposed sentences on several business figures involved.
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Yonhapworld21 days agoUpdated
Seoul Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years
A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for favors. The ruling came in a case involving luxury gifts received during her husband's presidency.
Rapplerworld22 days ago
Deepfake video falsely shows contractor Sarah Discaya admitting to stealing public funds amid ongoing Senate graft probe
A Facebook video posted June 17 falsely shows detained contractor Sarah Discaya admitting to pocketing public funds for infrastructure projects. Rappler reported that detection tools flagged the clip as AI-generated with an 87% probability.
news.google.compolitics23 days ago
Albania Sees Large Protests Calling for Prime Minister’s Resignation over Resort Project and Corruption Claims
Demonstrations that began over a Trump-linked luxury resort project have expanded into calls for the prime minister to resign and for measures against perceived systemic corruption. France 24 reported that the protests rank among the largest in Albania since the fall of communism…
nypost.comworld23 days agoUpdated
Federal and city investigators search multiple sites in NYPD bribery probe
FBI, NYPD and federal prosecutors executed search warrants across New York City on Wednesday in a bribery investigation involving current and former department members. The probe centers on former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and includes separate allegations against two o…
usmagazine.comworld23 days ago
FBI and NYPD Search Sites in Corruption Probe
Federal and city investigators executed searches at multiple locations on Wednesday morning. The operation targets current and former police executives and focuses on promotions and assignments.
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theolivepress.espolitics23 days agoUpdated
Former Spanish Transport Minister Gets 24 Years in Corruption Case
Pedro Sánchez rejected claims of widespread graft in his Socialist party on Wednesday. The statement followed the Monday sentencing of a former top aide to 24 years in prison for corruption.
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citizen.co.zaworld25 days ago
Gauteng Courts Hear Bail Applications and Commission Testimony in Tender and Criminal Cases
Mike van Wyk is set to face the Madlanga Commission over a R360-million police medical tender. Church leader Michael Sandlana seeks bail on bribery charges while media personality Molemo Maarohanye and fixer Brown Mogotsi also appear in court.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld27 days ago
Seoul Court to Deliver Verdict on Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee on Friday
The Seoul Central District Court will deliver its verdict at 2 p.m. Friday in the bribery-for-mediation case against Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Le Mondepolitics27 days ago
Court Orders Restrictions on Spanish PM's Wife Ahead of Corruption Trial
An investigative judge ruled that sufficient evidence exists to bring the prime minister's wife to trial on influence-peddling and misuse of public funds. She must surrender her passport and report to court twice monthly while proceedings continue.
abcnews.go.compolitics26 days agoUpdated
Spanish Court Orders Begoña Gómez to Stand Trial; She Denies Wrongdoing
A Madrid judge ruled Saturday that Begoña Gómez must face a jury trial on embezzlement, corruption, misappropriation and influence-peddling counts tied to her university role.
Rapplerworld27 days ago
Ombudsman indicts former Bamban mayor and 18 others for graft over POGO land permits
The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft charges against former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and 18 other respondents for issuing permits that allowed two offshore gaming operators to operate on reclassified land. The resolution was dated December 19, 2025 and released June 20, 2026.
manilatimes.networld28 days ago
Religious and civil society groups plan June 28 rally at EDSA monument calling for anti-corruption measures and electoral reforms
Inter-religious leaders announced a June 28 demonstration at the EDSA People Power Monument calling for an end to corruption, an anti-political dynasty law, and electoral reforms.
Al Jazeerapolitics29 days ago
Brazilian Police Raid Properties of Senator Jaques Wagner and Others in Banco Master Probe
Federal agents executed 18 search warrants on 18 Jun 2026 targeting Senator Jaques Wagner and others linked to the liquidated Banco Master. The operation is part of a widening corruption investigation that now touches both major political camps ahead of October’s presidential ele…
news.google.comworld31 days ago
Cyprus Watchdog Refers Possible Abuse of Power by Former President Anastasiades to Prosecutor
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority completed a two-year probe and cited irregularities in campaign financing and citizenship applications. It referred the findings to the island's top prosecutor on June 16, 2026.
dutchnews.nlpolitics31 days ago
Uganda Cabinet Begins 10-Day Induction Retreat
Newly appointed ministers pledged disciplined leadership and zero tolerance for corruption during the opening of a ten-day induction retreat at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.
manilatimes.networld31 days ago
Sandiganbayan 2nd Division Orders 90-Day Suspension of Senator Jinggoy Estrada Once Resolution Becomes Final
The anti-graft court ordered the suspension on June 16, 2026, after arraigning Estrada on one graft count tied to flood-control projects. The order takes effect upon finality of the resolution.
manilatimes.netpolitics40 days ago
Senate Releases Contractor Curlee Discaya to Police After Nine Months of Contempt Detention on Malversation Warrant
Pacifico 'Curlee' Discaya was handed to police on June 8 after nearly nine months of Senate detention. A Bulacan court issued the arrest warrant in a non-bailable malversation case.
winnipegfreepress.comworld41 days ago
Philippine Court Orders Bar Five Elected Officials from Leaving Country in Flood Control Cases
Sandiganbayan and other courts issued hold departure orders against Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Senator Chiz Escudero, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Representative Zaldy Co, and Representatives Eric and Edvic Yap. The orders stem from ongoing investigations into alle…
Rapplerworld43 days ago
Sandiganbayan Denies Estrada’s Motions, Enters Not Guilty Plea, Graft Case Proceeds to Pre-Trial
The court rejected Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s challenges to graft charges and entered a not guilty plea after he declined to respond during arraignment.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics43 days ago
Moscow Court Seizes Ex-Senator Vadim Moshkovich’s 49% Stake in Ros Agro After Finding Conflict-of-Interest Violations
A Moscow court ordered the seizure of Vadim Moshkovich’s family’s 49 per cent stake in Ros Agro last month. The action is part of a sharp rise in Russian asset seizures tied to anti-corruption cases.
Rapplerworld43 days ago
Ombudsman Files Criminal Charges Over P53.9-M Calumpit Flood Control Project
The Ombudsman charged Sarah and Pacifico 'Curlee' Discaya plus three former DPWH engineers with malversation through falsification. Payments went to St. Timothy Construction despite missing documentation.
en.antaranews.comworld43 days ago
Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister in corruption case
The deputy minister for immigration affairs was detained after roughly ten hours of questioning by the country's anticorruption agency. The arrest follows a separate detention of the former head of the National Nutrition Agency one day earlier.
en.antaranews.comworld44 days ago
Indonesia Fires and Arrests Ex-Nutrition Chief Over Alleged Corruption in School Meals Programme
Dadan Hindayana and two other former officials were arrested on June 3 2026 on charges of causing state losses. The arrests followed his dismissal by President Prabowo Subianto one day earlier.
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politics44 days ago
Indonesia Fires and Arrests Heads of Free School Meals Program on Corruption Allegations
Dadan Hindayana and two deputies were detained after being sacked from the National Nutrition Agency. The arrests followed a raid on agency headquarters in Jakarta.
thehindu.compolitics44 days ago
Mexico Extortion Cases Rise as Police and Gangs Target Residents and Businesses
Reported extortion incidents nearly doubled between 2016 and 2025. In the first four months of 2026, authorities recorded nearly 3,600 cases nationwide.
manilatimes.networld45 days ago
Sandiganbayan Upholds Hold Departure Order on Romualdez, Rejects Medical Travel Request to Singapore
The Sandiganbayan 7th Division rejected former House speaker Martin Romualdez’s motion on June 3, 2026. The court upheld the April 22 travel restriction tied to pending Ombudsman complaints.
manilatimes.netpolitics45 days ago
Court Denies Motions to Dismiss Graft Case Against Former Lawmaker and Officials
The Sandiganbayan 6th Division rejected bids by nine former DPWH Mimaropa officials to end their malversation and graft trial. The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to proceed and set the defense stage to begin on the existing schedule.
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manilatimes.networld46 days ago
Philippine Police Arrest Lawmaker Amid Ongoing Multi-Billion-Dollar Graft Investigation
Authorities detained a sitting lawmaker in connection with a graft case that triggered nationwide protests. The arrest marks the highest-ranking government official taken into custody in the investigation.
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manilatimes.networld46 days ago
A Philippine anti-graft court issues plunder arrest warrant for Sen. Estrada over alleged P570-M kickbacks
A Philippine senator said he will surrender after an anti-graft court ordered his arrest on a non-bailable plunder charge tied to flood-control project kickbacks. He had previously posted bail on a related graft charge.
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manilatimes.networld47 days ago
Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to police over plunder and graft charges
Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group personnel at the Senate on June 1 after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest in flood-control corruption cases. The Office of the Ombudsman filed the charges on May 28.