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Romanian lawmakers undo change that would have decriminalised some graft offences

Romania's lower house of parliament on Wednesday struck down a legal amendment that would have decriminalised some abuse of power cases, a move that six years ago triggered huge street protests against corruption.

Reuters

Grenfell by Steve McQueen review – an unflinching film that makes the horror palpable

The Oscar-winning director’s silent survey of the burnt tower makes this disaster of incompetence and corruption painful to witness – but impossible to ignore

The Guardian - UK

Queensland police may be forced to reinstate 26 officers after disciplinary bungle

Katarina Carroll says domestic violence matters are among ‘significant’ number of affected cases

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Lawsuit against Favre should be dismissed, attorneys argue

Attorneys for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre say the civil lawsuit against him that seeks to recover misspent welfare money in Mississippi’s largest-ever public corruption case should be dismissed

The Independent UK

Death of former top aide to Maryland governor ends manhunt

The three-week manhunt for a former top aide to Maryland’s governor has ended in his death after he skipped a court appearance on public corruption charges

The Independent UK

Politician gets house arrest in Dominican corruption case

A judge in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered an ex-presidential candidate held under house arrest and two former high-ranking officials jailed while awaiting trial in a record $347 million embezzlement case

The Independent UK

Before Trump, which other world leaders were charged or jailed?

It is a US first, but Donald Trump joins a list of other world leaders in facing criminal charges.

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Fugitive former aide to ex-Maryland governor dies in confrontation with FBI

Roy McGrath was wanted on corruption charges and manhunt had been launched after he failed to appear for trial

The Guardian - US

Roy McGrath: Fugitive ex-chief of staff to governor dies following stand-off with FBI

Roy McGrath was once a top aid to a former Maryland governor but was wanted on corruption charges and the FBI confirmed he died from a gunshot wound after a stand-off

Daily Mirror

Beny Steinmetz to appeal Swiss court's corruption ruling - statement

Mining magnate Beny Steinmetz said he would appeal against a guilty verdict for corruption upheld by a Swiss appeals court on Tuesday, saying the decision was "unfair and politically motivated".

Reuters

An ex-aide to Maryland's former governor is dead after a manhunt, lawyer says

A former Maryland political aide wanted on corruption charges died Monday after he was wounded while being confronted by law enforcement agents, his lawyer said, following a manhunt.

WEKU

To reconstruct Turkey, rebuild its democracy

The devastating earthquakes that killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey (and at least 7,000 in northern Syria) in February have exposed deep-rooted problems in the run-up to potentially epochal presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14. Turkey, it is now clear, needs more than a change of government; it…

Bangkok Post

Indonesia graft agency arrests tax official at centre of wealth scandal

Indonesia's anti-graft agency on Monday arrested a senior tax officer on corruption charges, in a case that has sown distrust among the public against tax officials and triggered calls to boycott paying taxes.

Reuters

Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

Other democracies, from Europe to South America to the Middle East, have prosecuted their current or former leaders. Why did the U.S. wait so long to take that step? A political scientist weighs in.

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Reuters

Venezuela arrests nine CVG officials over corruption probe

Venezuelan authorities have taken nine officials from state-owned metals conglomerate Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana (CVG) - including from steel-maker subsidiary Sidor - into custody during corruption investigations, attorney general Tarek Saab said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

NACC regulations against corruption and bribery in line with UNCAC and OECD

Educational institutes should play an important role in instilling and teaching people about honesty, says Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, secretary general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

France 24

Amid Trump indictment, a look back at France’s history of prosecuting ex-leaders

The United States waded into new territory on Thursday with the indictment of former president Donald Trump, a move that was unprecedented in US history. But other liberal democracies have extensive experience charging former – and sometimes current – leaders. While a serving French leader is generally safe from prosecution,…

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CBI is 60 years old, but it’s still waiting for all-India jurisdiction

On April 1, the Central Bureau of Investigation completes 60 years of existence, celebrating its diamond jubilee. It’s seen myriad highs and lows since then and has been the subject of multiple debates and discussions too.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Rebuilding is part of our resistance’: how Ukraine is bringing Bucha back to life

The town infamous for a massacre at hands of Russia has become a symbol of Ukraine’s reconstruction effort, but experts say the influx of money from the west will bring challenges in such a corrupt country

Reuters

Venezuela investigates possible corruption at state metals conglomerate

Venezuela's attorney general said on Friday he was investigating alleged acts of corruption in state-owned metals conglomerate Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana (CVG).

Liverpool Echo

Lib Dem boss calls on Liverpool council parties to unite to 'root out corruption'

Richard Kemp has written to party leaders ahead of May's Liverpool Council elections

Evening Standard

OPINION - If we keep turning a blind eye to fraud it will corrode public trust

Buried in a lengthy new audit on public-sector fraud by the National Audit Office is a remarkable detail. It notes that at the time the Department for Business, Energy and Industry Strategy was charged with handling the Bounce Back Loan scheme, it only had two full-time staff working in its…

Louder

Jon Anderson on 1000 Hands: "The only way forward is to get rid of corruption, greed and suffering"

Jon Anderson discusses the genesis of his 2019 solo album, 1000 Hands: Chapter One, which was nearly 30 years in the making

Bangkok Post

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court on Friday dismissed a bid by jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, ending Najib's judicial efforts to challenge the guilty verdict.

Al Jazeera

Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Najib bid to review corruption case

Judge dismissed Najib Razak’s case review saying ex-PM was ‘the author of his own misfortunes’.

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