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1MDB scandal: Switzerland's top prosecutor criticises Malaysia for not cooperating
Attorney General Michael Lauber hails progress in 1MDB, Petrobas and Fifa investigations.
Rachel Middleton Apr 06, 2017
Spanish police seize over 500 properties worth £593m belonging to Assad family
The property raids are linked to a corruption and money laundering probe against Assad's uncle, Rifaat al-Assad.
Ananya Roy Apr 05, 2017
The Serious Fraud Office hopes the Tesco fine restores its battered reputation
The SFO has taken on some of the UK's biggest corporate names, but has suffered too many defeats.
Roger Baird Mar 28, 2017
In the Field Podcast: What do the Russia protests mean for Vladimir Putin?
Putin presents a strong image abroad but at home Russians are sick of corruption and economic turmoil.
Orlando Crowcroft Mar 28, 2017
British-Iranian aid worker wins appeal against death by negligence
Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after the disappearance of Asim Jilakara.
Jen Offord Mar 26, 2017
Cambodian activist Kem Ley's murderer gets life imprisonment
Ley was shot dead in 2016 in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
Divya Kishore Mar 23, 2017
Is the UK Bribery Act damaging corporate Britain?
The UKBA, aimed at preventing corruption, is well worth the price for a more ethical corporate world.
Martin Kenney Mar 21, 2017
Scenes of deadly protests after South Korea's President Park Geun-hye was impeached
A 72-year-old man died from head wounds after falling from a police bus during violent protests. The circumstances of a second death are being investigated.
David Sim Mar 10, 2017
Glencore paid $75m mining royalties destined to DRC's state company to Israeli billionaire instead
Following a Global Witness investigation, Glencore admitted to having paid Dan Gertler's subsidiary.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 03, 2017
Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang jailed for 20 months over corruption
He served as chief executive of the city between 2005 and 2012.
Brendan Cole Feb 22, 2017
Isis cannot be defeated unless corruption in governments ends, Transparency International UK warns
NGO accuses western governments of ignoring corruption and allowing Islamic State to thrive across the world.
Ananya Roy Feb 21, 2017
Philippine senator accuses President Rodrigo Duterte of stashing £40m in hidden bank accounts
Senator Antonio Trillanes claims he possesses proof of the hidden assets.
William Watkinson Feb 17, 2017
Violent brawl breaks out at Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address in South Africa
Punches were thrown in South Africa's parliament as MPs clashed during Zuma's address.
William Watkinson Feb 09, 2017
Who is Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and why is he backing huge anti-government protests?
Iohannis has criticised Sorin Grindeanu over the state's attempt to dodge corruption charges for officials.
Orlando Crowcroft Feb 08, 2017
Romanians protest against decree that could set dozens of jailed corrupt politicians free
Demonstrators held placards reading '89' referring the 1989 Romanian Revolution that toppled late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
Alex Wheeler Feb 02, 2017
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon renounces South Korea presidential ambition, state media reports
Ban made the announcement at an impromptu press conference following a meeting with his country's conservative party leaders.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 01, 2017
Panama's former strongman allowed house arrest for brain surgery
Manuel Noriega served for six years as military dictator of Panama until a US invasion ousted him in 1989.
Divya Kishore Jan 24, 2017
Duterte to Catholic churches: 'When we were making confessions to you, we were being molested'
The Philippines President hurled abuses at Catholic churches and priests over their criticism of his drug war.
Ananya Roy Jan 21, 2017
Rolls-Royce settles bribery charges for £671m
The FTSE 100 engine manufacturer agrees deal with the Serious Fraud Office and US Department of Justice
Roger Baird Jan 16, 2017
Thai officials convicted of graft might face death penalty under new proposal
Analysts say such a stern punishment for graft is another way for the ruling junta to control its opponents.
Divya Kishore Jan 09, 2017
London is the hub of 'bribery in its purest form' in African mining deals
New report accuses City firm of corrupt practices across Africa.
Elsa Buchanan Jan 09, 2017
Former Chinese drug regulatory official jailed for accepting bribes from vaccine companies – report
Yin Hongzhang was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 500,000 yuan.
Divya Kishore Jan 04, 2017
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'quizzed by police under caution' over corruption claims
Netanyahu denies accepting 'favours' from businessmen at home and abroad.
Brendan Cole Jan 02, 2017
Park Guen-hye stripped of political power after overwhelming impeachment vote
Residents of South Korea welcomed the leader's swift fall from grace amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.
Alex Wheeler Dec 09, 2016
Which are the most corrupt countries in the world?
No area is free of corruption, but some countries are worse than others.
Dec 09, 2016
Brazilian President Michel Temer accused of corruption
Former culture minister Marcelo Calero alleged that Temer coerced him to allow illegal construction work.
Divya Kishore Nov 25, 2016
Malaysia painted red and yellow as pro and anti-government supporters rally in the capital
The anti-government Bersih group and pro-Najib Red Shirts group rallied in Kuala Lumpur.
Ananya Roy Nov 19, 2016
Indian government steps up measures to end cash crunch and panic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes stock of the situation at a high-level meeting.
Ananya Roy Nov 14, 2016
India to withdraw Rs500 and Rs1000 banknotes overnight in fight against black money
The surprise move aims at reducing corruption and counterfeit currency.
Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 08, 2016
Fast cars, space tickets and luxury mansions: The not-so-secret lives of Ukraine's political elite
Over 50,000 Ukrainian officials have been forced to upload their assets and holdings to a database.
Christian Borys Oct 31, 2016
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