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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Big fish' with traffic in Nunes' management forged a false account in my name, says SP vice mayor

The vice mayor of São Paulo, Colonel Ricardo Mello Araújo, claims a fraudulent account was opened in his name while discussing his ties with various allies linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Court, Ričardas Malinauskas Made His Final Statement: Influential Businessmen and Officials Are Guilty

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.

Mar 23 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court orders an investigation into police maneuvers against Miguel Urbán as part of the dirty war against Podemos

The National Court of Spain has classified former Podemos eurodeputy Miguel Urbán as a victim in an investigation regarding police operations aimed at damaging the reputation of Podemos during its peak influence.

Mar 23 • 08:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Rights Group Asks Akpabio to Reveal Suspect Names in Alleged N210trn Missing Funds

A rights group in Nigeria is calling for transparency regarding alleged missing funds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

STT: Corruption Risks Observed in Flood Risk Assessment and Management Processes

An analysis by the STT reveals significant corruption risks in flood risk management in Lithuania due to legal regulation shortcomings and inconsistent decision-making procedures.

Mar 23 • 08:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prosecutors Temporarily Seized M. Navickas' Company Building Near Vilnius Airport

Prosecutors have temporarily seized an administrative building linked to M. Navickas in relation to an ongoing investigation into potential asset confiscation.

Mar 23 • 07:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss of lobbyist suspected in selling judicial decisions leads to investigation and goes to the Supreme Court

The significant weight loss of lobbyist Andreson Gonçalves de Oliveira, linked to a judicial decision-selling case, has prompted internal investigations within the Federal Penitentiary of Brasília and an intervention by the Supreme Court.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Are you a troublemaker, Yoon Seok-yeol? ... It’s true he has a strong appetite"

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol is reportedly being referred to as a 'troublemaker' by guards at the Seoul detention center for disregarding their authority and expressing strong appetites.

Mar 23 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: The special committee discusses the risks of political interference in conducting research

A special committee of the Estonian Parliament is set to discuss the risks of political interference in economic research during a public session.

Mar 23 • 05:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: K22bn Road Target Sparks Fear and Fury - Motorists Brace for 'Revenue Policing' As Fines, Roadblocks and Bribery Risks Surge

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.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Justice Minister Starts Process to Hire New ACB Director, 50 Candidates to Be Interviewed Before Final Choice By President

Malawi's Minister of Justice has initiated the recruitment process for a new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, with 50 candidates set to be interviewed for this critical role.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

During the trial of Ričardas Malinauskas and former judges for corruption, the accused will have the final word

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.

Mar 23 • 04:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Politicians were helped with the sewer and illegal construction. Why shouldn't I? says the former head of Czech Forests

The former head of Czech Forests discusses his involvement in aiding politicians in sewer-related and illegal construction projects.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The head of Czech Forests acted in favor of prominent figures. The company illegally covered his activities

The head of Czech Forests has been accused of acting in collusion with prominent individuals, with allegations that company activities were illegally concealed.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Seizure of suitcases containing two million dollars at Kinshasa airport

Security forces seized nearly two million dollars in cash hidden in two suitcases at Kinshasa's Ndjili International Airport, prompting an investigation into the origins of the money.

Mar 23 • 03:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Liar and Pitiful".. Trump Attacks Herzog for Netanyahu

Donald Trump criticizes Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not fulfilling promises to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu amid corruption charges.

Mar 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Paid, Passed': PF reveals how fraud schemes in public competitions operated

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

Mar 23 • 01:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The CNIO suspects Barbacid: his business shares headquarters with several from the former manager and with a firm involved in the alleged embezzlement of 25 million

The CNIO is under suspicion regarding potential corruption involving Mariano Barbacid and former manager Juan Arroyo, linked to a 25 million euro embezzlement case.

Mar 23 • 01:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There is no security without combating police corruption

The article discusses the deep-rooted issue of police corruption in Brazil and its connection to organized crime, emphasizing the need for serious public security policies.

Mar 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Will Resume on May 30

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been postponed to May 30, 2026, after connectivity issues and defense complaints.

Mar 22 • 23:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Novelli and Grandio: The Friends from the Past of Milei Who Have Now Become a Nightmare

The article discusses how former friends of President Javier Milei, including Marcelo Grandio and Manuel Adorni, are now implicated in corruption cases affecting the Argentine government.

Mar 22 • 21:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They call for the former leadership of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service to be brought to trial for a corruption and extortion scheme

The prosecution has called for the trial of former high-ranking officials of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service accused of forming a criminal organization involved in corruption and extortion.

Mar 22 • 20:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Yategate: the appraisal of the assets of Martín Insaurralde, Jésica Cirio, and Sofía Clerici has begun

Federal justice has commenced the appraisal of assets belonging to former Lomas de Zamora mayor Martín Insaurralde, his ex-wife Jésica Cirio, and model Sofía Clerici as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.

Mar 22 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Victory Predicted for Right-Wing Populist in Slovenian Parliamentary Elections

In Slovenia's parliamentary elections, a win is forecast for right-wing populist Janez Janša, a former prime minister convicted of corruption.

Mar 22 • 19:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

For the first time, a state official is arrested in the EPPO case regarding EU funds in Latvia: a wide network of possible IT procurement schemes is revealed

Latvian authorities have arrested state officials and business leaders in connection with potential fraud in IT procurement linked to EU funds.

Mar 22 • 18:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Slovenian Elections: Polls Show a Slight Advantage for Liberals

Poll results following the closure of polling stations indicate a slim lead for the liberal Freedom Movement over the conservative Slovenian Democratic Party in Slovenia's elections.

Mar 22 • 18:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two months of phone calls monitored during the examination of Kariņš's flight case

The flight case involving Krišjānis Kariņš has led to two months of monitored phone calls of a former top state official as investigations proceed.

Mar 22 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zema resigns in MG with attacks on Lula's government

The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, resigned while criticizing President Lula's administration and vowing to end corruption.

Mar 22 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court orders transfer of Aquiles Alvarez to La Libertad judicial unit to continue trial hearing

The court has ordered the transfer of Aquiles Alvarez and César Bravo to continue their trial hearing in La Libertad due to technical issues during the previous session.

Mar 22 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to auction 10 luxury cars and motorcycles seized in investigation about INSS; see list

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to auction luxury vehicles seized in a federal investigation into illegal pension deductions.

Mar 22 • 16:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

That ugly mess in Trani: the absurd story of miscarried justice (double)

The article discusses the eight-year saga of corruption allegations against Trani's mayor, Luigi Nicola Riserbato, which began with his arrest in December 2014 due to a widespread investigation into corrupt practices in the local government.

Mar 22 • 15:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Reinstated with Defenders of the Accused in the Encuentro Prison

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been reinstated, with lawyers for the accused traveling to prison to meet their clients in preparation for the legal proceedings.

Mar 22 • 13:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutors Intensify Investigation into Kwon Jong-geun and Yoon Han-hong

South Korea's special prosecution team is intensifying investigations into Kwon Jong-geun, former commander of the Special Warfare Command, and Yoon Han-hong, a member of the National Assembly, amid ongoing probes into major scandals.

Mar 22 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The reasons for the Yes explained by the leaders of the No

The article discusses how prominent figures advocating for judicial reforms previously opposed such changes, highlighting contradictions in their positions.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] ‘Investigation into Manipulated Prosecutions’ Passed…We Must Approach the Truth Rigorously Without Prejudgment

The National Assembly of South Korea has adopted a plan for a national investigation into allegations of manipulated prosecutions under President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration, focusing on several corruption cases.

Mar 22 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn coalition fills business council positions with members of its parties

The Tallinn coalition is appointing its party members, including a previously convicted individual, to the councils of municipal companies.

Mar 22 • 10:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least 40 judges punished with retirement should have lost their positions, according to Dino's thesis

A report reveals that at least 40 judges in Brazil have been forced into retirement instead of facing dismissal, a situation criticized by Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino.

Mar 22 • 10:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Today the parliamentary elections are being held in Slovenia: The campaign marked by a leftist corruption scandal

Parliamentary elections are taking place in Slovenia amid a significant corruption scandal affecting the left-wing party.

Mar 22 • 10:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Asma al-Assad Transformed Relief into a Parallel Authority?

The article discusses how Asma al-Assad established a charity organization that functioned as a parallel authority in Syria, leveraging relief efforts to consolidate power over the past two decades.

Mar 22 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Slovenia: Heavy shadow of scandal concerning Israeli company's involvement in the elections

A scandal involving the Israeli company Black Cube threatens to overshadow Slovenia's parliamentary elections as leaked recordings suggest attempts to influence government decision-makers.

Mar 22 • 08:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Madagascar's president calls for urgent investigations into $850 million embezzlement case

Madagascar's President, Mikhaël Randrianarivelo, has ordered comprehensive investigations into embezzlement of approximately $850 million following a report from the Court of Accounts revealing significant financial mismanagement.

Mar 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Election in Slovenia

Slovenia has begun parliamentary elections, with Janez Jansa, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party, likely to win despite a past corruption conviction.

Mar 22 • 07:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Intense Competition in Slovenia Elections: Similar Results for Two Leading Parties in Pre-Election Polls

Slovenia's upcoming elections see a close race between the ruling Freedom Movement and the opposition Slovenia Democratic Party amid a recent spying scandal.

Mar 22 • 05:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A drug traffickers' chat and a map of the alleged largest corruption network of the Diputación de Almería

An investigation into a corruption network in the Diputación de Almería reveals illicit activities including fraudulent contracts and bribes linked to a drug trafficking case.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A president besieged by wars

The article discusses Javier Milei's presidency in Argentina, highlighting his ambitious cultural change proposals amid declining public approval and allegations of corruption.

Mar 22 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro Wants to Set the Agenda for the Cooperation Agreement

Daniel Vorcaro signals his intent to negotiate a cooperation agreement while maintaining a strategic stance towards the Brazilian judiciary and political connections.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders the arrest of accountant suspected of violating fiscal confidentiality of relatives of authorities

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.

Mar 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Case $LIBRA: messages and records from Novelli exposing alleged payments of US$2,000 per month to Milei

The article reveals that lobbyist Mauricio Novelli allegedly paid Javier Milei US$2,000 monthly for promotional services while he was a national deputy, as evidenced by recovered messages and financial records.

Mar 21 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

And the governors most caught up in the Master case?

The article discusses Brazilian governors entangled in the Master case, linking financial transactions involving a consultancy connected to a prominent Supreme Court member's son.

Mar 21 • 22:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A fixed term deposit of 2 million dollars, invoices for the AFA, and land among 12 other suspicious transactions linked to Pablo Toviggino

Judicial authorities uncovered suspicious financial activities involving Pablo Toviggino, including a fixed-term deposit of $2 million and questionable transactions linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 21 • 21:19 UTC

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