All articles tagged with #corruption
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Mississippi Today
Former Mississippi welfare director John Davis testified about his close relationship with wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., revealing he authorized welfare fund spending influenced by personal relationships and love, amidst ongoing corruption charges related to the diversion of federal welfare dollars and conspiracy.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC News
A former Tennessee lawmaker, Robin Smith, received a reduced sentence to probation after cooperating in a corruption case involving ex-House speaker Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren, whose prison sentences were pardoned by Trump. Smith's cooperation helped secure convictions, and her sentence was shortened from eight months to one year of probation, with her attorneys seeking a presidential pardon.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by BBC
Cilia Flores, Venezuela's First Lady and a key political figure, was captured by US forces during a raid in Caracas and faces drug trafficking and weapons charges in New York, amid longstanding allegations of corruption and her involvement in Venezuela's political and criminal landscape.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by bbc.com
Ukrainian President Zelensky has appointed spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff to focus on security and defense issues, following the resignation of his previous aide amid a corruption scandal that has impacted Ukraine's political stability and negotiations with Russia.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
The Israeli president's office denied Donald Trump's claim that Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, would soon receive a pardon, emphasizing that any pardon request must follow established procedures and that no such decision has been made. Trump had claimed Herzog told him a pardon was 'on its way,' but Herzog's office clarified there had been no recent conversations about this, and Netanyahu's formal pardon request is under review amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Economist
Mass protests in Bulgaria, driven by anti-corruption sentiments, led to the resignation of the government, coinciding with Bulgaria adopting the euro, signaling a significant political and economic shift.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ProPublica
ProPublica published 25 in-depth investigations over the past year covering topics such as delayed justice in Alaska, federal health agency cuts, drug pricing, online extremism, and public health crises, highlighting systemic issues and accountability.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by MPR News
Federal prosecutors allege that Gandi Abdi Kediye used a company to launder nearly $1 million in federal child nutrition funds and owns properties that operate as taxpayer-funded group homes in the Twin Cities, with his family involved in managing some of these homes. Despite his indictment for involvement in a large-scale food fraud scheme, the group homes continue to operate and receive millions in state funding, raising concerns about oversight and potential connections to the fraud scheme.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and a prominent political figure, passed away at 80. She rose from a low-profile housewife to lead the BNP after her husband's assassination, serving two terms as prime minister, and was known for her uncompromising stance against military rule and her advocacy for women's issues. Her later years were marred by corruption convictions and health issues, but she remained a significant opposition figure until her death in 2023. She is survived by her son Tarique Rahman, a potential future leader.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Al Jazeera
South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon-hee is accused of accepting over $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervening in state affairs, with prosecutors seeking a 15-year prison sentence amid ongoing trials and investigations into her and former President Yoon Suk-yeol's involvement in scandals and abuse of power.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Guardian
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies raided Kyiv parliament offices amid allegations of bribery involving MPs, while Ukraine's president Zelenskyy prepares for diplomatic talks with Western leaders and Trump, amidst ongoing conflict with Russia which has captured towns and caused power outages in Kyiv.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Kyiv Post
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency attempted to raid parliament amid investigations implicating lawmakers in a graft scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme, but security services prevented the operation; the scandal has heightened public anger amid ongoing Russian attacks and diplomatic efforts.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by politico.eu
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency was blocked during an investigation into a bribery scheme involving MPs, highlighting ongoing challenges in tackling corruption within the country.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by politico.eu
Kosovo is heading to the polls to resolve a political deadlock amid rising tensions, including protests and corruption issues, following the indictment of its deputy prime minister and recent violence targeting government offices.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by DW
Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined for abuse of power and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal, a major corruption case involving billions stolen from a state investment fund, with potential political repercussions in Malaysia.