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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corruption investigation in the Kremlin reveals Putin's fear of a coup?
The Russian Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case against former Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Calikov, putting pressure on former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and hinting at possible signs of a coup against Putin.
Triple A Case: Hearing Suspended and Defense of the Accused Must Move to the Encuentro Prison
The specialized Criminal Guarantees Tribunal suspended the trial hearing of the Triple A case and ordered the defense attorneys to move to the Encuentro Prison in Santa Elena.
Businesswoman O. Sakalauskienė, sentenced to prison in the 'Vijūnėlės Manor' case, requests not to be sent to prison
O. Sakalauskienė has been sentenced to imprisonment for corruption-related crimes but is appealing the decision to the Lithuanian Court of Appeals.
Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Resumes This Weekend and Prosecution Calls 25 Witnesses
The trial hearing for the Triple A case in Ecuador resumes this weekend with the prosecution summoning 25 witnesses to testify against individuals accused of illegal hydrocarbon commercialization.
The passage of time, the best ally of corruption
The article discusses the inefficiency of the Argentine judicial system in combating corruption, highlighting a specific case that took 18 years to reach a verdict.
Prosecutor issues accusatory ruling and calls for trial against seven accused of illicit association in the Liga2 case
The Attorney General of Ecuador has made an accusatory ruling against seven individuals accused of illicit association related to the Liga2 case, requesting that they stand trial.
Delmastro Case, "The restaurant used for money laundering": Caroccia and daughter under investigation
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into Le 5 Forchette Srl, previously owned by government officials, regarding money laundering and mafia connections, implicating Miriam Caroccia and her father.
Advance testimony of former captain processed in the case involving Tannya Varela will be received on March 24
The anticipated testimony of former National Police captain Rodney Rengel Quinteros, involved in a case with former police commander Tannya Varela, is set for March 24, 2026.
Liga2 Case: Prosecutor identifies Andrés Arauz in the 'coordination and direction' of actions aimed at 'controlling' state institutions
Ecuador's prosecutor implicates Andrés Arauz in efforts to control state institutions as part of the Liga2 corruption case.
Bonaparte Case: Prosecutor Requested Imprisonment for Bašternák, Court Acquitted Him
The Bratislava City Court acquitted Ladislav Bašternák in a high-profile case related to the construction of the Bonaparte residential complex, despite a prosecutor's request for a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
The shareholder of 'Versiculus,' Evaldas Gudynas, allegedly bribed a representative of the defense system
A criminal case regarding the alleged bribery of a defense system employee by Evaldas Gudynas has been transferred to the Kaunas court in Lithuania.
Peinado unifies the two investigations into Begoña Gómez and prepares the case for trial by jury
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has unified two investigations into Begoña Gómez, moving towards a jury trial after being reprimanded for insufficient justification.
Angola: Court Convicts 21 Defendants and Acquits Six in AGT 2025 Case
A court in Luanda convicted 21 individuals for defrauding the Angolan state out of over 100 billion kwanzas in a major financial scandal, while six others were acquitted.
The bribery case of a Defense Ministry representative has been transferred to court, the accused is a shareholder of the company
A shareholder of a company in Vilnius has been accused of bribing an employee of the Defense Ministry with over 3,000 euros.
Illegal fuel commercialization network dismantled: Interior Minister points to connections with companies investigated in the Triple A case
Ecuador's National Police dismantled a suspected illegal fuel distribution network linked to major economic losses and other investigations.
VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on March 20, 2026
The article discusses various topics including the execution of a wrestler in Iran, issues with diabetes medication costs in Brazil, a recent transfer indicating cooperation in a corruption case, tax return preparation in Brazil, and highlights from the Lollapalooza festival.
It is reported that a bribe was possibly offered to a Ministry of National Defence employee: The Special Investigation Service has started an investigation
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.
French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption case
Vincent Bolloré, a French industrialist, is set to face trial for alleged corruption related to port deals in Africa.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies searching courts and Prosecutor General's Office representatives – UP
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office are searching various courts and the Prosecutor General's Office in connection to a case involving former MP Yurii Ivaniushchenko.
Supreme Court annulled the acquittal of Narva officials in corruption case
The Supreme Court has sent a criminal case involving Narva officials back to the circuit court for reconsideration regarding actions that violated operational restrictions.
Liopa, arrested in an IT procurement fraud case, suspended from his position at the DAP
Jorens Liopa has been suspended from his position at the State Environmental Department following his arrest in a criminal investigation into IT procurement fraud.
France: Vincent Bolloré will be tried in December in the 'African ports' case
Vincent Bolloré is set to stand trial in December for charges including corruption related to the presidential campaigns in Togo and Guinea in 2010.
Master Case: Daniel Vorcaro is transferred from prison to the Federal Police Superintendency
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, was recently transferred from a maximum-security prison to the Superintendency of the Federal Police in Brasília following a request from his lawyer.
Ana Millán, ten years questioned and a warning to the left after her case was filed: "I continue with more strength than ever"
Ana Millán expresses renewed determination following the dismissal of corruption allegations against her, while facing ongoing political scrutiny from the left.
Judicial setback for Deputy Pagano and her partner Bindi in the corruption audio case involving Andis
Deputy Marcela Pagano and her partner Franco Bindi faced a judicial setback as the Federal Criminal Cassation Court denied their extraordinary appeal to present themselves as defendants in a case concerning alleged corruption involving the National Disability Agency (Andis).
Sinohydro Case: The trial phase against former President Lenín Moreno will begin next May; Prosecutor's Office accuses him of having a 'decisive' intervention
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.
Notebook Case: Claudio Uberti reaffirmed his confession: "They call me a snitch but I am repentant, not a snitch"
Claudio Uberti reaffirms his role as a collaborating witness in the high-profile corruption trial involving former officials and businesspeople in Argentina.
Ex-Zelensky's party lawmaker sentenced to jail in bribery case
Lyudmila Marchenko, a former lawmaker of President Zelensky’s party, has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting a bribe of $11,300.
Cabral asked Bacellar for intervention to postpone judgment of impropriety with the return of R$ 64 million
Former Governor Sérgio Cabral sought help from Rodrigo Bacellar to delay a judgment on an administrative impropriety case involving a R$ 64 million restitution.
Liga2 Case: Prosecutor Starts Presenting Three Events Investigated Within an Association that Sought to 'Control State Institutions'
The prosecution in Ecuador's Liga2 case is presenting evidence against seven defendants accused of illicit association related to electoral justice and judicial appointments.
Notebooks of the Bribes: Driver Oscar Centeno is at Comodoro Py to be questioned in the trial
Oscar Centeno, a key witness in the Coimas case, is at Comodoro Py for questioning during the oral trial regarding his detailed notes that initiated the investigation.
These are the three events that the Prosecutor's Office is processing in the Liga2 case; the events occurring between November 2024 and January 2025 aimed to ‘control state institutions’
The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office is investigating three irregular events related to illegal conduct in electoral justice, the appointment of Judiciary Council members, and the leadership of the Superintendency of Banks linked to Liga2.
In Spain, 173 years in prison requested against the former head of BBVA in a spying case
Spanish prosecutors are seeking a 173-year prison sentence for former BBVA chairman Francisco González, accused of espionage involving high-profile individuals.
The PP of Ayuso applauds Ana Millán before the PSOE and Más Madrid, who do not accept the filing of her case: "Justice is not pursuing her, the left is pursuing her"
The Popular Party in Madrid celebrated Ana Millán after the filing of corruption allegations against her, while opposition parties continue to criticize her, alleging political motivations behind the attacks.
Inga Barišauskė appointed instead of Agnė Silickienė, who is suspected in a corruption case
Inga Barišauskė has been appointed to the Central Electoral Commission in place of Agnė Silickienė, who resigned amidst corruption allegations.
Stornelli responded to the accusation made by Cristina in the hearing regarding the notebook case: 'It is a distracting maneuver'
Prosecutor Carlos Stornelli dismisses accusations made by former President Cristina Kirchner as a ploy to distract from her own legal troubles.
Acciona tries to avoid prosecution in the 'Koldo case' with a report to Anti-Corruption: 'The modus operandi used was undetectable'
Acciona's internal report to Anti-Corruption aims to mitigate the potential prosecution over its involvement in the Koldo case, which has already implicated several former executives of the company.
The restaurant and the boss's daughter, Delmastro still in trouble: the case ends up in Antimafia
Undersecretary of Justice, Andrea Delmastro, is embroiled in a controversy linked to the Caroccia family, associated with the Senese clan in Rome, raising concerns and prompting investigations into potential mafia connections.