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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Poland will ban social media for children under 15

Jon Stephensen, a Danish politician, refused a bribe to resign from his mandate while facing personal controversies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

US-based ex-NNPC official jailed 87 months for bribery

A former Nigerian oil official has been sentenced to 87 months in prison in the United States for accepting a $2.1 million bribe from a Swiss oil company.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested for trafficking offers monthly bribe of R$ 7,500 to avoid prison, says police

A drug trafficking suspect in Brazil attempted to bribe a police commander to avoid imprisonment.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police find drugs inside a car, and a man tries to bribe officers with R$ 10,000 to avoid arrest

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, for attempting to bribe police officers with R$ 10,000 during a drug-related stop.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Raid at Mining Officer's Home, Cash Found in Wardrobe and Trolley Bag

A deputy director of mines in Odisha was arrested for accepting a bribe of 30,000 rupees, leading to a raid where approximately 4 crores in cash was discovered.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Mount of Notes at Officer's House, 4 Crore Cash Found Upon Opening Trolley Bag

An Odisha vigilance officer was caught red-handed taking a bribe and was found with over 4 crores in cash, marking one of the largest cash recoveries in the state's history.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Gangsuwon, accused of receiving 100 million won in nomination bribes, approval for arrest request passed

The National Assembly approved an arrest request for independent lawmaker Gang Sun-woo, who is accused of receiving a 100 million won bribe for a political nomination.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] Breaking News! 'Unification Church Bribe' Geun Jin Beopsa... Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

Geun Jin Beopsa was sentenced to six years in prison concerning bribery allegations linked to the Unification Church.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Amy Hamm: Carneyโ€™s grocery bribe a cynical ploy to buy voter support

The article critiques Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit' as a manipulative tactic to garner voter support ahead of potential elections.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gorakhpur: Clerk Demanded Bribe for Salary Release, Distressed Teacher Committed Suicide

A teacher in Gorakhpur committed suicide after alleging that a clerk demanded a bribe for releasing his salary, as detailed in a suicide note and video he left behind.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Lokayukta caught BJP MLA in a trap for taking a bribe of millions

In Karnataka, a BJP MLA was arrested during a sting operation for allegedly accepting a bribe.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: To intimidate and bribe the rest, or the atomic version of the muzzle law

The article discusses the Polish president's veto of a law regarding the National Council of the Judiciary, suggesting that it reflects the ruling party's intention to maintain control over judicial independence.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Action by ACB in Hyderabad, Two Officials Arrested for Accepting Bribe of 70,000

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad has arrested two state government officials for accepting a bribe of 70,000 rupees from a complainant.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Mayor Arrested on Suspicion of Receiving 5 Million Yen Bribe in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture

Former Hanno City Mayor Katsuyoshi Okubo has been arrested on suspicion of accepting a 5 million yen bribe related to land development permits.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'You come to grab land after taking a bribe, will you shoot us?', villagers drove away the sub-inspector

In Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, villagers confronted a police sub-inspector over a land dispute, accusing him of corruption while he attempted to investigate a complaint.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

SL official suspected of taking millions in bribes

An SL official is suspected of receiving over eight million kronor in bribes, alongside several others implicated in a broader corruption case.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg police HQ inquiry hears from former top city official

The inquiry into Winnipeg's police headquarters redevelopment is examining the involvement of former city official Phil Sheegl, who allegedly accepted a bribe related to the project.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Acquaintance of Andrzej Duda took a bribe for a pardon. The case details are known

Three individuals have been charged in Poland for bribery connected to a presidential pardon, with one of the accused being an acquaintance of former President Andrzej Duda.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In ล akiai district, an intoxicated driver attempted to evade punishment by offering a bribe

A man in Lithuania offered a bribe to police after being caught driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of 0.86.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

A drunk driver in the ล akiai district attempted to bribe officials

A drunk driver in Lithuania tried to bribe police officers after being stopped for violating traffic rules, resulting in both administrative and criminal liabilities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Is this normal?: Australian writer recounts frequent bribe requests in Nigeria

An Australian writer, Mark Pollard, shared his experiences of being solicited for bribes by various Nigerian security officials during his visit, raising concerns about corruption within the country's security apparatus.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Employee at the Traffic Authority detained suspected of bribery

An employee of the Stockholm Regional Traffic Authority has been detained on suspicion of receiving a bribe, alongside other individuals involved in related bribery cases.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I will buy the entire police station for 100,000', arrested for 'auctioning' on REEL

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Mathura for posting a controversial video on social media, claiming he could bribe police officials and auction the entire police station.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A former kirchnerista official is accused of offering bribes to prevent the start of classes in Chubut

A union leader in Trelew reported that a former provincial official and local businessmen attempted to bribe him to disrupt the academic year in Chubut.

Feb 13 โ€ข 01:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

โ€˜1 Billionโ€™ Elected Official Kang Seon-woo: โ€œCreate a Position Onceโ€...Police Cite Arrest Warrant

Police investigating the bribery allegations against independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo confirm he was aware of the 1 billion won bribe during a meeting with former council member Kim Kyung.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Tell the changed name of 'Bribe-giving Pundit', then it will be released,' SC's strict instruction

The Supreme Court of India has demanded an explanation from filmmaker Neeraj Pandey regarding the title of the film "Bribe-giving Pundit," expressing concerns over its potential to defame a specific community.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Pharmacy director who offered a bribe avoids criminal responsibility

The pharmacy director received a one-year probation period and was ordered to pay a fine to a crime victims fund after attempting to bribe an official.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

A 400 Euro Bribe Entrapped the Pharmacy Director in Klaipฤ—da

A pharmacy director in Klaipฤ—da has been let off from criminal charges after offering a bribe of 400 euros to avoid penalties during an inspection.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Bribe for presidential pardon. Charges against three people

Three individuals in Poland have been charged with attempted influence peddling involving a presidential pardon.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

The court imposed a million-dollar penalty on businessman Rลฏลพiฤka for attempting to bribe a postal manager

Vรกclav Rลฏลพiฤka has been fined for attempting to bribe a Czech Post manager in a bid to secure a lucrative contract for his security firm.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

For attempting to bribe a manager of Czech Post, an entrepreneur received a million fine

An entrepreneur received a hefty fine for trying to bribe a manager at Czech Post.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Ponga Pandit' Became 'Bribe-taker...': What Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Said About the Film

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak addressed the controversy surrounding the film 'Ghushkhor Pandit,' which he believes uses derogatory language against the Brahmin community.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

โ‚น20 Bribe, 30 Years of Legal Battle... Death of Constable Just a Day After Acquittal

In Ahmedabad, a police constable was acquitted by the Gujarat High Court after a 30-year legal battle over a โ‚น20 bribery case, but tragically died the day after receiving justice.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Two officers of Military Engineering Services caught red-handed taking bribes

The CBI has arrested two officers from the Military Engineering Services in Pune for accepting a bribe of โ‚น2 lakh while under investigation for an alleged illegal demand of โ‚น6 lakh from a contractor.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Conviction for a Bribe to a Cardiologist at Hippocrates: 'They call me Saint Panteleimon. I should have let him die'

A cardiologist at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison (suspended) for accepting a bribe to operate on a patient, while defending his actions by claiming the patient's wife was making false accusations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Hippocratic: Prison and โ‚ฌ30,000 fine for the doctor who was caught with a bribe of โ‚ฌ3,000

A former head of the Cardiology Clinic at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison and fined โ‚ฌ30,000 for bribery after being caught with โ‚ฌ3,000 in marked banknotes.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Chief Physician of National Cancer Center Acquitted: 'No Intent to Bribe' - Tokyo District Court

A former chief physician of the National Cancer Center was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court, which stated there was no intent to commit bribery related to receiving payments from a medical device manufacturer.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

'Bribe-taking Pandit' Controversy, Title Held Without Registration? NHRC Has Also Issued Notice

The upcoming Netflix film 'Bribe-taking Pandit' by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has landed in legal trouble over its title, with claims that the filmmakers did not obtain necessary approvals, prompting a notice from the NHRC.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard points to an alleged bribe of 4 million from Forestalia to a former counselor with the PSOE in Aragon

The Civil Guard is investigating an alleged bribe of approximately four million euros from Forestalia to a former environmental advisor during the PSOE governments in Aragon.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The film 'Bribe-taking Pandit' caught in legal troubles, a lawyer sent a legal notice to the makers

Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming film 'Bribe-taking Pandit' is facing legal troubles before its release due to its controversial title, which a lawyer from Mumbai claims is disrespectful to the community.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Crime & Justice

Former Underworld Member Vida: I Delivered a Bribe to Jankovskรก in a Dior Handbag

Former mob member Michal Vida, recently released from prison after serving over six years for economic crimes, reveals he bribed an official using a designer handbag while trying to adjust to life outside prison.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The film 'Bribe-taking Priest' angers UP Congress President Ajay Rai, who says the government is anti-Brahmin

Ajay Rai, the Uttar Pradesh Congress President, criticizes the BJP government for allegedly insulting Brahmins and politicizing based on caste.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking News] '100 Million Won Political Donation' Kang Seon-woo Undergoes Second Police Investigation

Kang Seon-woo, an independent lawmaker, was summoned for a second police investigation for allegedly receiving a 100 million won bribe from former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Bribery exposed in Hathras CMO office, female clerk arrested while accepting 5 thousand

A female clerk at the Hathras Chief Medical Officer's office was arrested for accepting a bribe of 5,000 rupees for hospital allocation for internships.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government

A former Ukrainian prime minister is accused of attempting to bribe politicians with U.S. dollars to undermine President Zelenskyy's government, according to claims made by a former political adviser and confirmed by Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Jan 15 โ€ข 23:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Yulia Tymoshenko reportedly accused of scheming to bribe Ukrainian MPs

Yulia Tymoshenko, a notable Ukrainian opposition leader, has been accused by anti-corruption investigators of orchestrating a bribery scheme involving MPs, potentially including members of President Volodymyr Zelenskyyโ€™s party.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Investigation into "vote buying" in Ukraine โ€“ Yulia Tymoshenko at the center

Ukrainian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko for allegedly attempting to bribe lawmakers to undermine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The Fight for Greenland: Donald Trump May Attempt to Bribe Innuick Politicians

The article discusses Trump's administration's potential plans to develop a Compact of Free Association with Greenland, similar to agreements with small Pacific nations, offering the U.S. military freedom in exchange for trade and financial aid.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

โ€œDo you consider this a bribe?โ€: Donald Trump mocks journalists during his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky

During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, Donald Trump humorously taunted journalists present, referencing bribery.

Dec 29 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Life & Tech

The alcohol industry can bribe everyone

In a podcast episode, Dr. Jacek Moskalewicz discusses the alarming rise in alcohol-related deaths among Polish men and the effectiveness of nighttime sales restrictions.

Dec 26 โ€ข 08:19 UTC

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