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Why does T.N. Minister K. Ponmudy face disqualification as a legislator after his conviction? | Explained

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) registered a First Information Report (FIR) against TN Minister K. Ponmudy on September 26, 2011. The charge was that he and his wife P. Visalakshi had amassed ₹1.7 crore disproportionate to their known sources of income.

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Madigan asks judge to put his criminal case on hold while Supreme Court considers Indiana corruption case

Lawyers argued that the Supreme Court’s decision in the Indiana case could come down “right at the end” of Madigan’s trial, “rendering any result … moot.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Prof: Thomas corruption likely unlawful

But there are few tools available to hold the justice accountable, says Pace University Law Prof. Bennett Gershman

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BJP demands CBI probe into Kaleshwaram project

BJP leader demands CBI probe into alleged "biggest scam" since Independence in Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

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Guatemala's anti-corruption leader-to-be could be prevented from taking office, deepening migration concerns for US

Guatemala is in the midst of a democratic crisis so severe that it may prevent the new president from taking office, as planned, on Jan. 14, 2024.

The Conversation

Senator Johnson Unveils Dismaying Biden White House Corruption Allegations

Senator Ron Johnson discusses alleged corruption involving the Biden family, pointing out allegations of money trails, potential influence peddling, and th...

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Sentencing delayed for ComEd bribery defendants; request to hold up Madigan corruption case also expected

A judge declined to put the ComEd bribery case fully on hold Monday despite a Supreme Court review of a key corruption law. But a similar request is expected to be made of Madigan’s judge.

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Vatican Cardinal Found Guilty In High-Profile Corruption Case

Cardinal Becciu sentenced to nearly six years in prison for embezzlement and abuse of office.

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Portugal's Socialist Party Picks New Leader Ahead Of March Vote

Portugal's ruling Socialist Party picked former infrastructure minister Pedro Nuno Santos as its leader on Saturday, ahead of a snap election called after his predecessor Antonio Costa resigned as prime minister and party head amid a corruption investigation.

International Business Times

Mahila Morcha activists barge into SPC’s official residence, arrested

BJP Mahila Morcha activists arrested for protesting police corruption in rape & murder of 6-year-old in Idukki.

The Hindu

Zuma Deals New Blow To ANC Hopes In S. Africa Election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma on Saturday drove a new split in the ruling African National Congress, calling for a boycott of the party in a landmark 2024 election.

International Business Times

In eastern DRC, decades of conflict weigh heavy on upcoming election

As voters in Democratic Republic of Congo prepare to cast their ballots in next week's general election, they're weighing up issues from mining to corruption. But for many in the east of the country, it is President Felix Tshisekedi's failure to ease decades of violence that looms largest.

Radio France Internationale

Feds close corruption case against Ed Burke by telling jurors his words on secret recordings are ‘absolutely devastating’

“What’s the best evidence of defendant Burke’s intent?” asked Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker. “The words that came out of his mouth.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Prosecutors ‘didn’t have the decency’ to call their key witness in Ed Burke’s corruption trial, defense says in closing arguments

“They ran an undercover investigation on Mr. Burke for 30 months — with the star witness being Danny Solis — and they didn’t have the decency to bring him to you,” said attorney Joseph Duffy.

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Former China Cinda Executive Under Graft Investigation

Retired vice president of bad debt management company suspected of ‘serious disciplinary and legal violations’ as crackdown on corruption in China’s finance industry intensifies

The Guardian - AU

Criminals tipped off after law enforcement staff shared photo of intercepted shipping container on WhatsApp

The 2020 blunder, whereby more than 400 Australian public servants received the photo, revealed in annual report of former corruption watchdog

The Independent UK

Albanian opposition disrupts parliament as migration deal with Italy taken off the agenda

Albanian opposition lawmakers have disrupted the opening of a new session of Parliament, demanding an investigation into the government for alleged corruption

International Business Times

US House Launches Republican Impeachment Inquiry Against Biden

Republicans have yet to provide evidence of corruption by the president, and the Democratic-led Senate would be unlikely to convict the US leader even if the inquiry did lead to an actual impeachment trial.

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Three Japanese Ministers Resign Over Kickbacks Scandal: Reports

Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party, media reports said.

The Hindu

Chief Minister sending goons to attack Governor: Chennithala

UDF leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged CM sending goons to attack Governor, questioned lack of security for common man. He expressed confidence in Congress revival, citing UDF victory in panchayat by-elections. K.N.A. Khader read out 'chargesheet' against LDF govt's extravagance & corruption. Vicharana Sadas held in Kunnamangalam & Elathur to mock…

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House Oversight Committee plans deposition for President's son

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer discusses a transparent investigation into public corruption at the highest levels, addressing the allegatio...

The Hindu

Eight Bills passed, including ones on BBMP and recruitment exam

Karnataka Assembly passes 8 Bills incl. anti-corruption, BBMP & EV tax. Bill to prevent malpractices in recruitment, BBMP Bill to protect State from returning ₹1,712 crore, EV tax provision withdrawn.

The Hindu

Congress govt. has failed in fulfilling assurances given to farmers on welfare, says Vijayendra

BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra urged farmers to teach Congress a lesson in the Lok Sabha polls by electing BJP nominees in all 28 seats. He criticized the Congress for failing to fulfill its promises to farmers and accused the party of being more interested in minority welfare than…

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Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings

A Sydney mayor had been dismissed and banned from holding public office on the back of findings by the state's corruption watchdog.

Chicago Sun-Times

So long, Solis? Defense rests in Burke trial after briefly questioning ‘hostile’ witness, FBI mole Danny Solis

Burke’s defense attorneys made good on their promise to call Solis to testify, forcing him out into the open nearly five years after the Chicago Sun-Times revealed his cooperation with the feds in January 2019.

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