Uttar Pradesh government forms a three-member SIT to investigate alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, following a request from the temple trust and allegations by a former SP MLA. The SIT will submit a preliminary report in seven days.
Japan's Financial Services Agency has ordered a one-month business suspension for the Woori Credit Union, a credit union for ethnic Koreans in Japan, after former executives embezzled billions of yen using fictitious accounts. The union allegedly concealed the fraud for years and destroyed evidence during inspections.
Former Tokyo Women's Medical University president, Kinuko Iwamoto (79), pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges at her first trial at the Tokyo District Court. She is accused of causing over 200 million yen in damages by making the university pay unnecessary fees to a construction company president for new building construction projects.
Prosecutors raided a US Air Force base in Gunsan and the residence of a local employee suspected of embezzling hundreds of millions of won by inflating the prices of electrical materials. The employee allegedly received kickbacks from a supplier between 2021 and 2023.
Prosecutors are investigating a USFK employee for allegedly inflating prices of materials supplied to a US Air Force base in Gunsan, South Korea, and embezzling the difference. The base and the employee's residence were searched.
SCMP highlights recent science reporting, including a Chinese archaeologist pleading guilty to corruption over a 5,000-year-old city discovery and doubts surrounding Elon Musk's Starship project.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, embezzled over £400,000 using the party's accounting system. He faces a hefty prison sentence and legal action to recover the funds, with HMP Dumfries or Castle Huntly potential locations for his incarceration.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling party funds to finance personal purchases. His ex-wife, Nicola Sturgeon, denies knowledge of the crimes, but the scandal impacts her reputation.
A Seoul court sentenced Park Sang-hoon, CEO of Korea Pharma, to three years in prison for embezzling over 4.1 billion won and providing illegal rebates to hospitals and doctors. The company was fined 10 million won.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell embezzled over £400,000 from the party's funds between 2010 and 2022. Court documents detail 1,066 purchases, including a £124,550 motorhome, luxury goods, and everyday items.
Two union leaders from the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille have been sentenced to one year in prison suspended and fined for embezzling €264,833 from employee funds between 2014 and 2018. The court found they misused funds for personal and union expenses, leading to a three-year ban from holding office. Their lawyer has announced an appeal.
Shi Yongxin, former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, sentenced to 24 years for embezzling over 282m yuan and bribery, transforming the temple into a global brand before his downfall.
Shi, former abbot of Shaolin Temple, sentenced for embezzling over 131 million yuan and taking 11.63 million yuan in bribes between 2003-2025.
Peter Murrell, husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has admitted embezzling over £400,000 of SNP funds. The investigation, Operation Branchform, revealed extensive misuse of party cash for personal gain over 12 years, leading to Murrell's guilty plea and an inevitable prison sentence.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, pleads guilty to embezzlement, ending a 5-year investigation. The case has damaged SNP's trust and popularity. Questions linger about Nicola Sturgeon's knowledge and assurances on party finances.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is expected to appear in court accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over 12 years. He allegedly used the funds for luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars, and a motorhome.
Lawyer Huang Di-ying alleges former Ma Ying-jeou Foundation CEO Hsiao Hsu-tsen committed public embezzlement and breach of trust, drawing parallels to Ko Wen-je's legal issues. The foundation claims Hsiao received donations without proper accounting.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has launched a forced investigation into the chairman of Korea Land Trust, A, on charges of embezzling tens of billions of won from affiliate companies for personal use, including gambling funds. The investigation began after the Financial Supervisory Service reported illegal activities.
Osaka Prefectural Police arrested former executive Tetsuo Asaura (76) and another man for allegedly embezzling approximately 39 million yen from "Flyfish," the operator of "Super Tamade." The funds were allegedly inflated dispatch fees paid to a staffing company.
Former director Tetsuo Asaura (76) and another individual were arrested for allegedly causing approximately 39 million yen in damages to "Flyfish," the operator of the discount supermarket chain "Tamade." They are suspected of inflating dispatch fees for store staff.
Former French PM and current mayor of Le Havre, Édouard Philippe, is facing accusations of embezzlement and other financial misconduct. A civil lawsuit filed in June 2025 alleges psychological harassment, favoritism, and bribery. The National Financial Prosecutor's Office has requested a judicial investigation.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into 2027 presidential candidate Edouard Philippe over allegations of embezzlement, favoritism, and illegal conflict of interest related to a €2 million contract awarded to an ally's non-profit organization.
A French investigating judge will look into allegations of embezzlement, favoritism, illegal interest, and corruption against Édouard Philippe, the mayor of Le Havre. The probe stems from a whistleblower's complaint regarding a public service contract for the Cité numérique.
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