Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38, has been arrested on charges of aiding and abetting recruitment without minimum qualifications and misusing state funds for overseas training. He is already an accused in two money-laundering cases and was previously out on bail.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces weakening grip on power amid corruption charges, security criticisms post-Hamas attack, and complications from the U.S.-Iran deal, despite his political resilience.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims a major political realignment and internal split are imminent within the Samajwadi Party, citing corruption allegations and a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is appearing before a judge as a formal suspect in a corruption case involving a public bailout of airline 'Plus Ultra' and the discovery of luxury jewelry valued at 1.3 million euros.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is appearing before Judge Calama as a suspect in a corruption case. The investigation concerns a €53 million public bailout of 'Plus Ultra' airline and the unexplained origin of luxury jewelry valued at €1.3 million found in his office. His daughters' company, What The Fav, also received €2 million for consultancy work.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is testifying as a suspect in a corruption case, the first ex-PM to do so since Spain's democratic transition. The investigation concerns a €53 million public bailout of airline 'Plus Ultra' and luxury jewelry found in his office, valued at €1.3 million.
Pour la première fois, un ancien président du gouvernement espagnol, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, est entendu par un juge pour trafic d'influence, fraude fiscale et blanchiment de capitaux. Son statut d'accusé lui permet de garder le silence, mais l'opinion publique attend des réponses.
The US Department of Justice approved the $111 billion Skydance-Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, despite reports that career staff investigators favored challenging the deal for anticompetitive reasons. Senior DOJ leaders reportedly closed the investigation before staff could formally object, leading to accusations of political favoritism and corruption.
The FBI has arrested multiple suspects in connection with a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. The plan involved using drones to create panic and a sniper team to target attendees, followed by an assault on the White House gate. One suspect, Tycen Proper, was identified through online communications expressing anti-government sentiments.
L'ancien ministre ghanéen des Finances, Ken Ofori-Atta, a obtenu la résidence permanente aux États-Unis, mettant fin à une affaire d'immigration. Il était accusé de corruption au Ghana, mais les autorités américaines ont jugé les accusations non crédibles.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2026 vs. last year, following public concern after the Wang Fuk Court fire. The ICAC doubled investigators to 100.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2024 vs. last year, following public concern over bid-rigging after a fatal fire. The ICAC has doubled investigators to 100.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has refused to provide a figure for the cost of CFMEU corruption to taxpayers, despite an investigation suggesting it could be $15 billion. The scandal and leadership speculation come as a state election approaches.
Indonesia's $15 billion nutrition initiative for 83 million children and mothers faces controversy over weak oversight, budget transparency, and food safety. Three former nutrition agency leaders were arrested for alleged corruption related to operational kitchens, which have surged in number beyond initial plans.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Lau Mun-cheung, former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, with fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have provided services to patients to obtain fees from the university.
KPMG has been hit with a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts in Australia due to a whistleblower scandal. The Greens have referred the company to the anti-corruption watchdog over allegations of misusing confidential client information.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine's Energoatom for two years under a £210 million deal to support the country's power grid and energy security. The agreement was made despite ongoing corruption scandals in Ukraine's energy sector and amid Moscow's warnings over nuclear safety.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to run in the upcoming elections, facing domestic criticism over his wartime leadership and a corruption trial. He stated his intent to win, following a controversial US-Iran deal to end the war.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur over alleged NEET paper leaks and unemployment. Police arrested five individuals, and CJP supporters accused BJP of orchestrating the attack. Dipke vowed to continue peaceful protests.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a critical week as his wife, Begoña Gómez, and former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero are investigated for alleged influence peddling and corruption. Gómez faces charges including embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, while Zapatero is probed over a state airline bailout and potential tax fraud.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is navigating a critical week as his wife, Begoña Gómez, faces charges of embezzlement and influence peddling, while former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is investigated for alleged corruption related to an airline bailout. Sánchez's brother is also on trial, and other former aides face kickback accusations.
Un documento hallado por la Guardia Civil en el ordenador del exnúmero 2 del PSOE, Santos Cerdán, revela un plan de Leire Díez para exculpar a Pedro Sánchez y su familia de presuntas corruptelas, buscando la colaboración del excomisario Villarejo y presionando a la Fiscalía.
Dozens protested UFC fights on the White House lawn, calling it corrupt and a commercialization of federal land. The event, coinciding with Trump's birthday, sparked counter-programming focused on peace and democracy.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over allegations of missing EU funds totaling €3.5 billion. The HIA believes that inflated pricing on government contracts awarded to communications companies may be the source of the missing money, potentially damaging Orban's legacy.
