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South Korean Prosecutors Raid Kunsan Air Base, Search Local Employee’s Home in Fraud Probe
The Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office searched Kunsan Air Base and a worker's home on June 11. The employee is accused of inflating material purchases from 2021 to 2023 and pocketing roughly 240 million won.
Rapplerpolitics13 days ago
Sworn affidavits accusing Sen. Legarda of kickbacks in flood-control scam remain with Ombudsman
Two of 18 men who previously accused a senator of receiving cash in a flood control case withdrew that claim at a Monday press conference. They kept their allegation against a second senator while saying they never saw either official receive money.
rnz.co.nzworld14 days ago
Unnamed Officials Questioned by Police in Fraud Probe, No Names or Charges Released
Israel Police said the director general of an undisclosed government ministry and two senior officials arrived at the National Crime Unit on June 7, 2026, for questioning in a case involving fraud, breach of trust, abuse of office, and threats.
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koreaherald.comworld41 days ago
Police Clear Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee but Refer Two Ex-Security Chiefs for Prosecution Over 2023 Naval Party
South Korean police announced on May 11, 2026, they will not pursue charges against Kim Keon Hee due to lack of evidence in a case involving alleged misuse of military assets. A special investigation team closed the case while referring two former Presidential Security Service of…
indianexpress.comworld45 days ago
South Africa Appoints Acting Police Commissioner After Suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the national police commissioner on 23 April and appointed the chief financial officer as acting commissioner. The move follows an investigation into a procurement scandal involving fraud and corruption charges.
Al Jazeerapolitics43 days ago
Péter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary’s New Prime Minister After Tisza Party’s Election Victory
Péter Magyar took office on May 9 2026 after his Tisza party secured a two-thirds majority in April elections, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's leadership. The new government immediately raised the EU flag on parliament and outlined plans to restore democratic checks, investigat…
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koreaboo.comworld46 days ago
Special Counsel Investigates Handling of Kim Keon-hee Luxury Bag Case With Raids on Prosecutors Office and Justice Ministry
Kwon Chang-young's team searched the offices Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into allegations that prosecution leadership pressured investigators to drop bribery charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee related to a Dior handbag. The case stems from a 2022 hid…
manilatimes.netpolitics51 days ago
Senate Blue Ribbon Chair to Deliver Flood Control Report Through Privilege Speech
The chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee plans to present findings on alleged corruption in flood control projects via a privilege speech due to insufficient signatures on the report. The partial report has six signatures, needing nine for formal filing. This follows hearing…
manilatimes.networld58 days ago
Romualdez Lawyers Seek Ombudsman Recusal in Flood Control Probe
Lawyers for Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez asked Ombudsman Boying Remulla to recuse his office from investigating their client, citing statements indicating bias. The request follows public remarks by Remulla and Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano on potential p…