All news on the topic: Corruption

While French prosecutors investigated him for money laundering, Lebanese banker Marwan Kheireddine quietly transferred ownership of his $200 million UK real estate empire to his brother, raising suspicions of asset shielding amid a broader corruption probe into former central bank governor Riad Salame.

Mr Gill is alleged to have been asked to make specific statements about Russia in return for money.

For over twenty years, former Chinese lawmaker Liu Handong accepted over $33 million in bribes in exchange for transferring land-use rights.

On October 30, the Commercial Court of Kyiv city with a decision by Judge Roman Boyko prohibited the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine from making changes to the State Register of Special Permits for Subsoil Use concerning the owner of the special permit issued in the name of JSC “Korosten Quarry” (case No. 910/11526/24).

Authorities arrest 15 individuals, including a former power company CEO, in connection with a $1 million scandal, as protests over government negligence continue to escalate.

The White House claimed that the law has been a drag on U.S. business competitiveness and drained resources from both businesses and law enforcement.

As expected, the first two episodes of the shocking exchanges between Pin-UP’s "puppet" Ihor Zotko and Russians have left society in utter shock.

The Filipino House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of conspiracy to assassinate President Marcos Jr., corruption, and extrajudicial killings, setting the stage for a Senate trial that could remove her from office.

OCCRP reported in 2023 on allegations that Shibli Rubayat ul Islam was involved in a scheme that defrauded a Hong Kong company out of $13 million.

Attorney General confirms a criminal probe into Sara Netanyahu over allegations of witness intimidation and obstruction of justice.

Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee won a court decision clearing him of charges of fraud and stock-rigging, allowing the head of Korea’s most influential firm to focus on turning around a struggling electronics business.

Tens of thousands rally against government and in memory of railway station roof collapse that killed 15

Donald Trump, who promised during his election campaign to make the United States the global crypto capital, launched his own cryptocurrency just days before his inauguration.

Historic conviction makes Menendez the first U.S. senator found guilty of acting as a foreign agent, as court hands down lengthy prison sentences in bribery and corruption case linked to Egypt.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is being investigated over her country’s surprise release of a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court.

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic announced his resignation on Tuesday following months of mass demonstrations triggered by the fatal collapse of a train station roof in November, which critics have blamed on rampant government corruption.

U.S. sanctions Kyrgyz bank with history of corruption, money laundering, and political intrigue.

Two former German lawmakers are accused of taking bribes to act in the interest of Azerbaijan.

Turkey’s opposition leaders accuse President Erdoğan of using corruption and terrorism charges to undermine rivals, remove elected mayors, and consolidate power through appointed trustees.

Chinese prosecutors reveal significant year-on-year increases in fraud, corruption, and cultural relic crimes, highlighting expanded crackdowns across key sectors in 2024.

Moldova arrests former Kyrgyz presidential advisor who had requested political asylum after accusing his president of corruption and election rigging.

Newly uncovered documents show infighting, intrigue, and payouts as Steward Health Care took over a controversial Malta hospital deal.

Ukraine investigates fugitive Defense Ministry official over the purchase of faulty body armor and bad quality uniforms for soldiers.