Suspended deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan survives shooting in Johannesburg, days before testifying at a public inquiry into police criminality and alleged ties to politicians.
Joe Biden sharply criticized Donald Trump in a Saturday speech, labeling him "a loser" while attacking his Washington renovation projects, alleged corruption, handling of January 6 defendants and foreign policy record. The remarks came as Biden's family increases its public profile two years after Biden's debate with Trump and subsequent withdrawal from the 2024 race.
Iraqi authorities arrested several high-ranking officials, including 5 MPs, on corruption charges based on testimony from former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, with potential wide-ranging impacts on Iraq's political landscape.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announces resignation amid student-led anti-corruption protests following a deadly railway station collapse, paving way for early elections.
Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary denies wrongdoing in receiving a nearly Rs 1 crore subsidy from his own ministry for farming, citing transparency. Opposition leaders Ashok Gehlot and Pawan Khera accuse the BJP of corruption and conflict of interest.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces his biggest challenge in the upcoming October election, pressured by wars with Iran and Hezbollah, US tensions, and corruption charges that could end his nearly four-decade career.
China's National People's Congress removed six senior military officers and two political figures, including former Politburo member Ma Xingrui and ex-financial regulator Li Yunze, from their lawmaker positions. This action is seen as part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting the country's establishment.
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee removed 13 legislators, including military commanders and former financial regulator Xiao Jie and ex-Xinjiang party chief Chen Quanguo. General Xu Xueqiang missed a key meeting, while Lt. Gen. Wang Kangping was passed over for promotion.
Un hôtel particulier de 100 millions d'euros, appartenant au fils du président de Guinée équatoriale, sera vendu aux enchères par la justice française. L'argent sera reversé au peuple guinéen, malgré les risques de détournement.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar is rapidly implementing reforms to dismantle Viktor Orban's 'mafia system,' lifting EU blockades, initiating dialogue with Ukraine, and passing anti-corruption laws. Key measures include abolishing public interest asset management foundations (KEKVA), reforming public media, and establishing an office for national asset recovery, aiming to unlock frozen EU funds.
Malakoff Humanis, un acteur majeur de la prévoyance, fait l'objet d'une enquête préliminaire pour corruption privée. L'organisme est soupçonné d'avoir rémunéré des intermédiaires pour des prestations fictives, impliquant des rétrocommissions sur des investissements.
A Moroccan court has sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to prison terms of up to 12 years in a major drug trafficking and corruption trial. The verdicts conclude a two-year investigation into a network involved in smuggling cannabis and cocaine, and highlight a significant anti-corruption effort in the country.
EU leaders met in Poland for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, intended for rebuilding the country amid the conflict with Russia. However, the summit has been overshadowed by disputes concerning Nazi collaborators and corruption, eroding support for Kiev.
Iraq is experiencing an unusual wave of anti-corruption arrests targeting senior officials, leading to the seizure of approximately $86 million, 70 properties, and other assets. The new Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, has initiated probes and established a new council to combat systemic corruption.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged a "maha dacoity" at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, accusing the UP government of protecting "powerful demons" involved in the embezzlement of donations. UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Kejriwal's visit, linking him to corruption in Delhi.
Hong Kong's ICAC and police arrested 19 people, including footballers and coaches, for illegal bookmaking and match-fixing. A 24-year-old player faces charges for both offenses, with the syndicate fixing local matches and betting on local and overseas games, including the World Cup.
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee, already imprisoned for corruption, received an additional seven-year sentence for accepting "high-value precious metals" in exchange for favors in personnel appointments, with the court highlighting the rarity of such valuables.
The NSW ICAC heard a UOW governance manager was asked to amend timelines to obscure a potential conflict of interest involving former interim vice-chancellor John Dewar and a $3.7M KordaMentha contract. Separately, a governance staffer was hired with assistance from a chief governance officer, raising recruitment probity concerns.
Chinese leader Xi personally decided to launch a People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercise on April 8, delivering a speech emphasizing truth-telling and fighting wrongdoings among officers. State media showed hundreds of officers, including generals, participating in military drills and oaths to the Communist Party.
Ongoing corruption probes continue to affect former New York Mayor Eric Adams' administration, with his former chief of staff, Frank Carone, recently arrested on bribery charges. Adams himself faced bribery charges that were later dropped, while another close ally, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, is still fighting separate allegations.
Senior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang is under investigation for corruption by the CCDI, China's top anti-corruption watchdog. This marks the latest target in Beijing's sweeping crackdown on its military sector.
Une formation unique en France vise à sensibiliser les fonctionnaires corses aux "signaux faibles" de la corruption et du crime organisé. Le sous-préfet Arnaud Vieules encourage le signalement, même en contournant la hiérarchie, pour lutter contre l'infiltration des bandes criminelles dans l'économie locale.
Le Parlement hongrois a voté la suppression des "kekvas" (fondations de gestion d'actifs) pour récupérer 8,5 milliards d'euros de fonds européens gelés par la Commission. Ces structures, créées sous Orban, transféraient des actifs de l'État à des conseils dominés par le Fidesz.
La Guardia Civil ha detenido a seis personas en Soria por presuntos delitos de tráfico de influencias y blanqueo de capitales, implicando al exalcalde y actual líder del PSOE regional, Carlos Martínez Mínguez. La investigación se centra en contratos de la empresa Biosfera Soria S.L., vinculada a la concejala de Turismo, Yolanda Santos, también detenida.
