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Ričardas Malinauskas, the mayor of Druskininkai, delivered his final statement in court, claiming the involvement of powerful businessmen and officials in a corruption case linked to bribery.

Malawi's Treasury has set a K22 billion target for the police to collect from traffic fines, raising concerns among motorists about aggressive enforcement and corruption.

The trial of Ričardas Malinauskas, accused of bribery alongside several others, is set to conclude with final statements from the defendants following a controversial verdict from the Kaunas Regional Court.

A Federal Police investigation has uncovered a fraud scheme in public competitions in Brazil, involving bribery and collusion from police officers.

The leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Jeong Cheong-rae, has ordered an ethics investigation into Yeonggwang County Mayor Jang Se-il following recent bribery allegations.

A prosecutor in Lithuania reported possible bribery involving a representative from the defense system connected to a building repair contract.

A former prosecutor in Hanover, Yashar G., has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for bribery and breach of official secrets.

A criminal case regarding the alleged bribery of a defense system employee by Evaldas Gudynas has been transferred to the Kaunas court in Lithuania.

Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, has been formally indicted for multiple charges including bribery and embezzlement after his arrest in July amid financial and sexual scandals.

A Lithuanian company is under investigation for allegedly bribing a public servant in connection with a million-euro construction contract.

A shareholder of a company in Vilnius has been accused of bribing an employee of the Defense Ministry with over 3,000 euros.

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence is investigating a possible bribery case involving one of its employees, which reflects ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the defense sector.

An employee within Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence reported an alleged bribe offer, prompting an anti-corruption investigation.

Jeon Jae-soo, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, was interrogated for 18 hours over allegations of receiving significant bribes from the Unification Church, claiming he explained everything clearly during the investigation.

The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.

The defense of Roberta Luchsinger claims that a Police Federal report alleging suspicious payments connected to her and Lulinha contains errors.

The trial against former President Lenín Moreno, involved in the Sinohydro case, is set to start on May 4, 2024, with accusations of bribery against him and other prominent figures.

Lyudmila Marchenko, a former lawmaker of President Zelensky’s party, has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting a bribe of $11,300.

A 67-year-old Danish man has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for bribery related to a power plant project in Mauritius.

The Corruption Investigation Agency has requested an arrest warrant for a sitting chief judge suspected of receiving bribes from a regional lawyer.

Arūnas Kinderevičius has been fined 20,000 euros for bribery involving Vilnius municipality officials, with additional penalties including the confiscation of illicit funds and firearms.

Authorities conducted raids at the District Office in Miltenberg due to corruption allegations involving 15 individuals, including two employees suspected of receiving bribes.

Estonian prosecutors revealed in their annual report that the medical sector is prone to corruption due to low competition and significant funding.

Prosecutors are set to summon independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo for questioning regarding allegations of receiving a bribe of 100 million won from former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung, ahead of the 2022 local elections.

Opposition calls for an external review of regional leaders following bribery allegations against officials in Stockholm, but the ruling party denies the request.

Former President Cristina Kirchner testified today in the Comodoro Py courts regarding allegations of leading a bribery scheme involving public works contracts.

Cristina Kirchner defended herself in her bribery trial by attacking prosecutor Carlos Stornelli and the judicial system.

Cristina Kirchner defended herself against political persecution allegations during her declaration in the bribery notebooks case, denouncing mafia-like practices within the judiciary.

South African state prosecutors have reinstated bribery charges against former minister Zizi Kodwa, previously omitted due to low chances of success in prosecution.

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner testifies in a major corruption trial, facing accusations of leading a network of bribery involving politicians and businessmen during her administration.

Cristina Kirchner testifies today in the Cuadernos corruption case while an orange alert for storms and strong winds has been issued along the Atlantic coast of Argentina.

Former President Cristina Kirchner is testifying today in the trial concerning the Cuadernos bribery scandal, while supporters gather outside her residence ahead of her court appearance.

Former President Cristina Kirchner will offer a statement lasting one hour without taking questions regarding her corruption charges.

Cristina Kirchner is testifying today in the Cuadernos bribery case amid heightened security and notable public interest.

Two officials from the Seoul Gangseo District Council are under police investigation for allegedly accepting bribes and manipulating hiring for a secure public position.

A former environmental director in Odawara City was given a suspended sentence for bribery involving sewer construction projects.

Kim Young-hwan, the governor of Chungbuk province, faces legal challenges after being excluded from the candidate nominations by the People Power Party and is also under investigation by the police for receiving bribes.

The chairperson of the People Power Party's Gwanak District is under investigation for allegedly offering money in connection with the nomination of a local mayoral candidate in the 2022 local elections.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan, who is accused of accepting bribes totaling 31 million won from a businessman associated with the Chungbuk sports sector.

The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) has reported three of its investigators to the police for bribery related to irregularities in a forensic equipment bidding process.

The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice has converted the preventive detention of businessman Celso Eder Gonzaga de Araújo to house arrest amid a significant corruption investigation.

Eight customs officers in Riga were involved in a bribery scheme, allowing expedited processing and avoidance of inspections for a price.

The UCO has reported that Javier Aureliano García Molina, the former president of the Diputación de Almería, is accused of using bribery funds to pay his mortgage.

Daniel Kindberg and his associates have received prison sentences for serious bribery offenses related to their time at a municipal housing company in Sweden.

A former prison officer in Vilnius has been convicted for bribery for smuggling prohibited items to an inmate.

A serving police officer has been indicted for allegedly accepting 140 million won in bribes in exchange for burying a fraud case.

A former prison officer in Vilnius has been convicted of bribery and fined €7,500 for illicit activities involving a prisoner.

A current Seoul City councilman and a former district office executive have been charged with accepting bribes from market developers in exchange for preferential treatment.

A video of a police constable in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, taking a bribe has gone viral on social media, clearly showing him accepting money while in uniform and guaranteeing work completion after receiving the bribe.

A police constable in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was caught on video accepting a bribe, leading to demands for action, resulting in his suspension and departmental inquiry.