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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CBI will challenge the court's decision in the Kejriwal case

The CBI is preparing to challenge a revenue court's decision related to a case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi High Court.

Feb 27 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court reduces the prison sentence imposed on Marjaliza by three years for the 'Púnica case'

The National Court of Spain has reduced the prison sentence of businessman David Marjaliza from eight years and two months to five years and one month in connection with the Púnica case involving public contract irregularities.

Feb 27 • 09:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Indian court acquits Modi’s opponent Kejriwal in graft case

An Indian court has acquitted Arvind Kejriwal, former chief minister of Delhi, in a corruption case he alleges was part of a political conspiracy by the ruling party.

Feb 27 • 08:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Prosecutor Repa on the Mýtnik Case: I Was Nervous Before the Verdict. I Lived With It for Five Years

Prosecutor Ondrej Repa reflects on the challenges and emotions he faced during the Mýtnik case against oligarch Jozef Brhel and others.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: 'Kept in jail for 6 months', Kejriwal broke down after being acquitted in the liquor scam

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his colleague Manish Sisodia were acquitted in the Delhi liquor scam case, leading to an emotional response from Kejriwal during a media interaction.

Feb 27 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge will decide whether to bring Judge Nubia Vera to trial for the Mueble Fino case

The Ecuadorian judge will determine if Judge Nubia Vera should face trial for charges of concussion in the Mueble Fino case following recent proceedings.

Feb 27 • 03:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolás Maduro calls for dismissal of the case in the U.S. over defense license blockage

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is requesting the dismissal of narcotrafficking and corruption charges in the U.S. due to the denial of a license to use Venezuelan government funds for his legal defense.

Feb 26 • 23:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

New file for the case investigating possible rigging in the exams for inspectors and commissioners of the Municipal Police of Madrid

A Madrid court has closed a case investigating alleged rigging in the exams for Municipal Police inspectors and commissioners for the third time, citing lack of sufficient evidence.

Feb 26 • 23:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Created artificial smoke to steal confiscated goods. Behind the scenes of the VID "excise case"

Inspections by Latvia's State Revenue Service (VID) reveal that some officials are manipulating the destruction of confiscated excise goods to embezzle them instead.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Maduro's lawyer says he has no money to pay for his defense in New York

Maduro's lawyer reported that U.S. sanctions have prevented the Venezuelan government from financing his legal defense in a New York drug trafficking and corruption case.

Feb 26 • 18:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Cuaderno Case: Prosecutor Fabiana León rejected Cristina Kirchner's request to annul the trial

Prosecutor Fabiana León opposed Cristina Kirchner's request to annul the trial related to the Cuaderno Case, asserting that the trial is the appropriate venue for discussing culpability.

Feb 26 • 18:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Prosecutors, police, SBU suspected of illegal surveillance to obstruct Ukraine's biggest graft case

Authorities in Ukraine, including prosecutors and SBU agents, are alleged to have engaged in illegal surveillance to undermine a significant anti-corruption investigation known as the Midas operation.

Feb 26 • 17:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Corruption Case of the Plant Protection Service: STT Questioned Former Head J. Kornijenko

Former head of the Plant Protection Service, J. Kornijenko, was questioned by STT in connection to a corruption investigation involving multiple officials from the agency.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor Palovič acquitted in the case of 100,000 euros bribery to cover up the investigation of Carlton

A specialized court in Banská Bystrica has acquitted prosecutor Bystrík Palovič of charges related to bribery and abuse of public office.

Feb 26 • 17:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik received over a quarter of a million from a fraudster in the case of lost iPhones, claims Huliak. Criminal complaints are being filed by both him and Kováčik

Minister Rudolf Huliak alleges that Ján Kováčik received €260,000 from convicted fraudster Ján Šípoš, connected to a loan agreement for the Slovak Football Association.

Feb 26 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Charges against three municipal council members in the 'Chekiukai' case

Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Charges Filed Against Three Council Members in the 'Chekiai' Case

Charges of abuse of power, fraud, and document forgery have been filed against Palanga municipal council member S. Simė and two others.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The defense of Pujol corners the head of the investigation: "I don’t know if Artur Mas was present, the dates are confusing me"

In a tense court case, Jordi Pujol's defense challenges the lead investigator's claims about the origins of the family's hidden fortune in Andorra, revealing a lack of substantive evidence for allegations of corruption.

Feb 26 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ANDIS Case: Diego Spagnuolo appealed his prosecution for corruption in the disabled assistance organization

Diego Spagnuolo, accused of leading an illicit association in the ANDIS case, appeals his prosecution, claiming lack of involvement in corruption activities.

Feb 26 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Andrius Bagdonas, recognized in the cold 'chekiukai' case, requests the court to acquit him

Andrius Bagdonas has filed an appeal to the Klaipėda District Court seeking to overturn his conviction in the 'chekiukai' case.

Feb 26 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eugenijus Gentvilas calls Eligijus Masiulis' claims about valuable 'papers' a lie

Eugenijus Gentvilas has denied allegations made by Eligijus Masiulis regarding the transfer of money in an old corruption case, calling it a lie.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The case of MP E. Sabutis's 'checks' transferred to the court

The Kaunas District Prosecutor's Office has transferred the case against MP E. Sabutis, involving allegations of abuse of power and document forgery, to the court.

Feb 26 • 11:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The Criminal Case of Eugenijus Sabutis Transferred to Court

The criminal case against Eugenijus Sabutis, a council member in Jonava, has been forwarded to court over accusations of fraud involving falsified expense reports.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

On the media, Jagland and what no one wrote

The article discusses the media's treatment of Thorbjørn Jagland following serious health claims and an ongoing investigation into his connections.

Feb 26 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Former Deputy Secretary of PSOE in Andalusia and an ex-counselor prosecuted in training courses case

A court in Seville has processed former PSOE Andalusia deputy secretary Rafael Velasco and former Employment counselor Antonio Fernández, along with eight others, in relation to irregularities in training courses.

Feb 26 • 11:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Convictions of Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo in Gabon: Lawyers Demand Withdrawal of Prosecutor's Degree

Lawyers for Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo challenge the legitimacy of the prosecutor following their conviction for embezzlement.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CJI became strict regarding the controversy of 32 NCERT books, know...

The Supreme Court in India is hearing a case regarding a chapter on 'Judiciary Corruption' in 32 NCERT books, with the Chief Justice rejecting the government's apology.

Feb 26 • 08:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Prosecutors wanted to charge Blažek in the bitcoin case. And then "unprecedented" things began to happen

Prosecutors in Czechia are investigating a controversial political case involving a bitcoin donation linked to illegal activities, with calls to charge former Minister Blažek and his deputy.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dismissal of anti-corruption judge Gabriela Lara leaves the Judgment Tribunal for the Triple A case incomplete

Anti-corruption judge Gabriela Lara has been dismissed, leaving the Judgment Tribunal for the Triple A case incomplete just days before a major hearing involving the Mayor of Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General Approved Summoning Netanyahu to Testify in the Night Meeting Case

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has authorized the summoning of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to testify regarding allegations related to a clandestine meeting concerning a leaked document investigation.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: This group allegedly caused a $100 million loss to the state, according to the Prosecutor's Office

The Goleada case involves allegations of a criminal organization led by Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, resulting in significant financial losses to the Ecuadorian state.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1875: Moraes and Zanin vote to convict the Brazão brothers in the Marielle case; Federal Police conducts operation against the diversion of parliamentary amendments; Ocean warming causes fish population decline, says study

Moraes and Zanin voted to convict the Brazão brothers for their role in the assassination of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes, while other news includes a Federal Police operation against corruption and findings on ocean warming's effect on fish populations.

Feb 25 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: STF acquits ex-delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of murder charges

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court acquitted former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of planning and ordering the murder of ex-councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes but convicted him of corruption and obstruction of justice.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Epstein Case as an Anatomy of Unofficial Power. Why It Works So Well

The Jeffrey Epstein case is depicted as a scandal of sexual deviance and political corruption, revealing the workings of unofficial power in modern democracies, particularly relevant to the Czech Republic.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court summons Danilo Carrera and Antonio Icaza for April 9 to justify their appeal against the Sentence of the Encuentro case

A court in Ecuador has summoned Danilo Carrera and Antonio Icaza to present their appeal against their sentences in the Encuentro case on April 9.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The head of the investigation into the Pujol family admits he feels "personal animosity" towards them

The lead investigator in the case against the Pujol family has testified in court about his personal feelings of animosity towards them, which stem from being previously accused by the family.

Feb 25 • 10:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rulings Against Judges and Officials in Burkina Faso on Corruption Charges

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

4 Crore Cash Found at Official's Home in Odisha

A senior official from the Mining Department in Odisha has been arrested for bribery, with over 4 crore INR in cash seized from his flat, marking a significant case in the state's history.

Feb 25 • 08:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'V0 Bribery' Sentenced to 6 Years in First Trial

The first trial of a bribery case involving former President Yoon's administration results in a six-year prison sentence for the accused.

Feb 25 • 00:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary dismisses two anti-corruption judges who allegedly favored defendants in the Fachada case

Two anti-corruption judges in Ecuador have been dismissed for allegedly trying to benefit defendants involved in an organized crime case.

Feb 25 • 00:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Notebook Case: The Tribunal Has Not Yet Provided a Schedule to Know How the Trial Will Continue

The trial regarding corruption linked to the 'Cuadernos de las Coimas' case, involving Cristina Kirchner, has resumed amid demands for a clear schedule from the prosecution.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Accepted the removal of Mahiques from the tribunal that must decide on the case of the fifth awarded to AFA

Carlos Mahiques' recusal from the tribunal overseeing the investigation of a luxury property linked to AFA officials has been accepted by his peers, but there is no consensus on his replacement.

Feb 24 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Petroamazonas requests anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano to excuse himself from the trial tribunal in the Triple A case; request seeks to avoid delays and annulments

Petroamazonas has requested that anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano recuse himself from the Triple A trial tribunal in order to prevent potential legal delays and invalidation issues.

Feb 24 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Insurance Scandal: the Casation Chamber confirmed most of the prosecutions and reviews the situation of Alberto Fernández

The Federal Chamber of Cassation confirmed the prosecutions of several involved in an insurance corruption case while reviewing the situation of former President Alberto Fernández after the prosecution did not support the previous accusations against him.

Feb 24 • 18:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The National Alliance will have to repay unlawfully spent state budget funds

The Supreme Court has decided that the National Alliance must repay €210,673 in unlawfully spent state budget funds following a ruling in a case with the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau.

Feb 24 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Metastasis Case: Judge Orders Seizure of 50% of Two Houses Owned by Daniel Salcedo and Attorney General Reports Non-Payment by Leandro Norero's Right-Hand Man

A judge in Ecuador has ordered the seizure of 50% of two houses belonging to Daniel Salcedo due to his failure to comply with financial penalties imposed in the 'Metastasis' corruption case.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I am innocent, says former mayor of Pardubice about the parking contract case

The former mayor of Pardubice claims his innocence amid allegations concerning a parking contract.

Feb 24 • 14:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Shadows over Norway regarding the Epstein case – Jåglund's suicide attempt

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland is under investigation for suspected corruption linked to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decision on the Master's case remaining in the STF should occur in 60 days, after analysis of material seized by the PF

The Supreme Federal Court in Brazil will decide in 60 days whether the Master case will remain with the court or be sent to lower judiciary, following a thorough examination of seized materials.

Feb 24 • 01:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fine Furniture Case: Prosecutor requests trial for judge Nubia Vera for the crime of concussion

The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador is seeking to bring Judge Nubia Vera to trial for concussions in the Fine Furniture corruption case.

Feb 23 • 22:20 UTC

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