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During a major religious procession in Manila, Filipino Catholics expressed outrage over a corruption scandal involving legislators, with thousands participating in the event and chanting for justice, amidst heightened security and a backdrop of public frustration with government corruption.
Ukrainian President Zelensky faces a critical period with a corruption scandal involving his inner circle, increased U.S. pressure to negotiate peace, and ongoing Russian attacks, threatening his leadership during the war.
Top Ukrainian ministers resigned amid a major corruption scandal involving embezzlement and kickbacks linked to the energy sector, just as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, raising concerns about internal stability and external support during the ongoing war.
Top Ukrainian ministers resigned amid a major corruption scandal involving embezzlement and kickbacks linked to the state nuclear company, complicating Ukraine's efforts to manage energy shortages during the ongoing war with Russia. The scandal has raised concerns about internal stability and external support, with investigations revealing extensive illegal activities and implicating high-level officials, including close associates of President Zelenskyy.
Thousands of protesters in Manila demonstrated against a major corruption scandal involving flood-control projects, demanding accountability from officials and businesspeople implicated in kickbacks and substandard work, amid ongoing investigations and political fallout.
Argentina's President Javier Milei suffered a significant electoral defeat in Buenos Aires province amid corruption scandals and economic struggles, signaling a challenging period ahead for his government as public dissatisfaction grows and midterm elections approach.
Argentina's President Javier Milei faces increasing pressure due to a bribery scandal and public dissatisfaction amid upcoming legislative elections, with concerns over political stability and economic reforms impacting market confidence.
Argentina's President Javier Milei and his sister are embroiled in a corruption scandal involving alleged embezzlement and kickbacks related to medicine purchases, with ongoing investigations and political repercussions amid upcoming elections.
Argentina's President Javier Milei is embroiled in a major corruption scandal involving his sister Karina, who is accused of receiving kickbacks from government contracts related to disability medicine, with investigations and political repercussions intensifying ahead of upcoming elections.
Argentina's President Javier Milei faces a new corruption scandal involving a top government official linked to his sister, which could impact his approval ratings and upcoming electoral prospects amid ongoing economic and political challenges.
Singapore billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to involvement in a major corruption scandal involving gifts to former transport minister S Iswaran, including a private jet flight, amid ongoing legal proceedings and health considerations, marking a significant case in Singapore's history of governance integrity.
Spain's ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, is facing a crisis due to a corruption scandal involving bribery and payments to escorts, prompting a ban on members hiring sex workers and a leadership shakeup amid public outrage and internal scandals.
Mayor Eric Adams launched his re-election campaign amid controversy, including FBI raids on aides and past corruption allegations, while emphasizing his record on crime and economic recovery, facing criticism from opponents about affordability and political alliances.
Ten NYCHA superintendents are accused of taking over $1 million in bribes in a corruption scandal involving the issuance of no-bid contracts for building repairs at various NYCHA projects across New York City. The alleged bribes range from $314,300 to $48,000, with corresponding no-bid contracts worth millions of dollars. The scandal involves a total of 70 superintendents and over $2 million in bribes, with the top offender accused of soliciting and accepting bribes totaling $314,300.
Over 70 people, including 55 current NYCHA employees, were arrested in connection with alleged corruption and kickback schemes involving construction and maintenance contracts at New York City Housing Authority facilities. The schemes, which occurred between 2013 and 2023, involved demanding over $2 million in bribes from contractors in exchange for more than $13 million worth of work. The arrests were part of one of the largest public corruption roundups in Justice Department history, with investigations spanning over a year and arrests made in six states and all five boroughs. The scandal has prompted calls for significant reforms to NYCHA's contracting process and raised concerns about the impact on residents and the misuse of public funds.