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.
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.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over potentially inflated government contracts totaling €3.5 billion in missing EU funds. The allegations center on communications companies awarded €10 billion in contracts over four years, with the HIA suspecting a third of that amount may be due to overpricing and a risk of corruption. The watchdog is particularly interested in the Lounge group tied to Gyula Balasy, whose companies saw a dramatic rise in state contracts during Orban's tenure. The new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has pledged to tackle corruption and reacquire stolen state assets.
Three officials from Poland's Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) have been charged in connection with the illegal use of Pegasus spyware. The charges include abuse of power and falsifying documents related to the surveillance of a lawyer and a PR professional.
The United Firefighters Union and its secretary, Peter Marshall, failed in their court bid to remain anonymous while challenging the release of IBAC's Operation Richmond report, which investigates alleged corruption during labor negotiations under the Andrews government.
New Taipei City, Taipei City, and Keelung City are establishing the "Keelung MRT Project Procurement Agency Procurement Integrity Platform" to ensure transparency and prevent corruption in the NT$69.689 billion project. The platform involves multiple government agencies and civil society organizations.
Following a deadly mining accident that killed 82 miners in Qinyuan county, China has launched a month-long nationwide workplace safety inspection. An official from the provincial emergency management department is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law."
The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has decided to take no further action on a complaint of criminal intimidation against Azam, citing insufficient evidence under Section 506 of the Penal Code. The complaint was filed by Tei Jiann Cheing, who alleged threats after linking Azam to a Sabah mining scandal.
Thousands of Albanians are protesting a €1.4 billion luxury resort planned by Jared Kushner's firm on Sazan Island and the Zvernec coastline. Environmentalists and locals fear the development will destroy a protected wetland habitat.
Bruce Lehrmann's seized diary must be declassified by the federal government before it can be returned to him, a court heard. Lehrmann is suing for legal funding to fight corruption allegations related to misappropriating secret documents about French submarines.
An official in China's Shanxi province is under investigation for corruption following a deadly coal mine blast. The explosion at Liushenyu Coal Mine on May 22 killed multiple miners and exposed severe safety fraud and mismanagement.
Zhao Yongjin, party secretary of Qinyuan county in Changzhi, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. An anti-corruption watchdog revealed preliminary findings of severe safety problems and systemic failures at a mine site, with past issues including poor management and illegal activities.
A 73-year-old veteran, known for anti-corruption work and senior roles at China's securities regulator, faces downfall nine years after retirement. His fall highlights Beijing's ongoing crackdown on corruption within senior disciplinary enforcers and the financial sector.
The Romanian Anti-Corruption Body is investigating a general, who refused to comment accompanied by his lawyer. The General Staff is cooperating with authorities, while the Defense Minister resigned last year over a CV scandal.
A 62-year-old CAS academician, identified as Zhou, was reportedly taken away by disciplinary inspectors in late April. His details have since been removed from the official CAS website. His research areas include spatial data mining and hydrology.
A 62-year-old CAS academician, Zhou, has reportedly been taken away by disciplinary inspectors in late April. His details have since been removed from the official CAS website. Zhou's research areas include spatial data mining and hydrology.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will launch a public inquiry into allegations against University of Wollongong (UoW) executive staff, including Chancellor Michael Still and Chief Governance Officer Alyssa White. The probe will focus on recruitment processes, consultancy firm Aspirall Consulting International, and conflict of interest regarding KordaMentha.
South Korea's Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission has recommended linking language proficiency test registration systems used by public institutions to improve efficiency and reduce redundant registrations for test-takers.
Ukraine's anti-corruption court ordered the detention of Yermak, accused of money laundering, with bail set at $3.1 million. The scandal adds political pressure on Zelensky amidst ongoing corruption allegations and battlefield challenges.
Philippine Senator Estrada, 63, was arrested on a non-bailable plunder charge for allegedly pocketing over 570 million pesos ($9.3 million) in kickbacks from a flood-control project. He denies the allegations and stated he would surrender to authorities.
Philippine Senator Estrada, 63, was arrested on a non-bailable plunder charge for allegedly pocketing over 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks from a flood-control project. He denies the allegations and stated he would surrender to authorities.
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced new 'follow-the-money' powers for the IBAC, allowing it to trace taxpayer funds through subcontracting and labour-hire firms. The reforms, supported in principle by the government, aim to strengthen the anti-corruption watchdog's capabilities, with calls for them to be retrospective.
Australia's Nacc faces a crisis of public trust after controversies, including bungled robodebt referrals and Commissioner Paul Brereton's handling of conflicts of interest, prompting calls for a 'reset' ahead of his early departure.
