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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Why did the police knock on Skvernelis's door? Sinkevičius provided a version

The article discusses the recent raid on former Prime Minister Skvernelis's home by police in connection with a corruption investigation in Lithuania.

Mar 3 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The defenses in the 'Plus Ultra case' seek to annul the investigation

The defenses in the 'Plus Ultra case' are working to annul the ongoing investigation as they await the lifting of the judicial secrecy surrounding the case.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Board of Audit and Inspection restructured from ‘Political Audit’ controversy to Anti-Corruption Investigation Bureau

The Board of Audit and Inspection of South Korea is restructuring its special investigation division to focus on anti-corruption efforts rather than politically motivated audits under the previous administration.

Mar 3 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ suspends judge from TJ-MT suspected of selling decisions, and PF carries out action at the court headquarters

A judge in Brazil has been suspended for allegedly selling judicial decisions in exchange for benefits, prompting an investigation by the Federal Police.

Mar 2 • 16:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: LACC Clears Emma Metieh Glassco of Corruption Allegations

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared Emma Metieh Glassco of corruption accusations related to the use of World Bank funds after a thorough investigation showed no evidence of criminal intent.

Mar 2 • 10:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Revealed - Brian Molefe's Alleged State Capture Era 'Slush Fund'

Brian Molefe is linked to a slush fund that financed luxury expenses and overseas trips during the State Capture years in South Africa, as revealed by a Daily Maverick investigation.

Mar 2 • 07:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fraud with EU Funds: EU Investigators Warn of Europe's 'Criminal Industry'

EU investigators are sounding the alarm over a rising trend of fraud involving EU funds, highlighting recent searches of Commission offices amid allegations of misconduct during property sales.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Zapatero Appears in the Senate to Explain His Business with the 'Fixer' of Plus Ultra

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero will appear in the Senate to explain his business dealings with Julio Martínez Martínez amid a corruption investigation.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who is Juan Pablo Beacon, the former right-hand man of Pablo Toviggino who is under scrutiny due to the dollar video?

Juan Pablo Beacon is under investigation for his involvement in a cash handling operation linked to the Argentine Football Association following the release of incriminating videos and photos.

Mar 1 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

WATCH ⟩ KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has initiated an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements worth 8.8 million euros, funded by the European recovery fund, amid concerns over favoritism towards two Latvia-based companies.

Mar 1 • 18:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Suppliers 'helped': KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus purchases

The Latvian anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into several municipalities for potentially improper practices in the procurement of electric buses from the supplier 'Electrify'.

Mar 1 • 16:32 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chairman of China’s second-largest liquor producer under corruption probe

Zeng Congqin, the chairman of Wuliangye Yibin, is under investigation for corruption amid intensified scrutiny in China’s liquor industry.

Mar 1 • 06:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Promises, ghost commission and working nucleus: what is known about the investigation that points to embezzlement in social projects in TO

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against Governor Renato Casagrande citing 'exchange of favors' with federal judge

The Federal Police of Brazil has requested an investigation into Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande for allegedly exchanging favors with a federal judge.

Feb 28 • 02:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Probe ghost workers row, Osun lawmakers urge EFCC

Osun State lawmakers have called for an investigation into alleged ghost workers in the state's payroll following a controversial audit report.

Feb 28 • 01:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJMG condemns those investigated in Operation Joy Train in Guapé; ex-mayor receives a sentence of 17 years

The former mayor of Guapé, Nelson Alves Lara, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison as part of a corruption investigation involving public resource misappropriation in the municipality.

Feb 27 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Transwolff and PCC Case: Police Officer Arrested with R$ 1.2 Million in Suitcase Claims Money Belongs to Businessman in SP

A retired police officer arrested with R$ 1.2 million claims the money is from a businessman for security services, not connected to an investigation involving money laundering and organized crime.

Feb 27 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against governor of Espírito Santo for messages exchanged with Macário Neto, arrested for selling rulings

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation against Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande over WhatsApp messages exchanged with a judge currently imprisoned for selling judicial rulings.

Feb 27 • 16:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The police are investigating a villa in France. Kažimír's partner threatens lawsuit

Slovak police are investigating a villa in France linked to the partner of Slovakia's central bank governor over alleged corruption related to public IT contracts.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Seven People Arrested for Match-Fixing

Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with match-fixing allegations in Norwegian football as the police launch an investigation into serious corruption and fraud related to gambling on football matches.

Feb 27 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Suspended Peel officers now being investigated by provincial watchdog

Three suspended Peel Regional Police officers in Ontario are under investigation by the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency for alleged corruption ties.

Feb 27 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police are targets of operation for suspected smuggling of cell phones to inmates in prison in MT

At least six people, including two prison officers, are being investigated for allegedly smuggling cell phones into a prison in Várzea Grande, Brazil, leading to a police operation.

Feb 27 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bacellar had a list of names to compose the secretariat in a possible government; deputy was seen as successor to Claudio Castro

Rodrigo Bacellar, a state deputy in Rio de Janeiro, allegedly had a pre-structured list of names for a potential government following Governor Claudio Castro's departure, which aligns with a federal investigation against him.

Feb 27 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The investigation into Plus Ultra returns to the National Court

The investigation regarding the airline Plus Ultra has been redirected to Spain's National Court for further examination.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP summons Deputy Prime Minister Montero to the Senate investigation committee of SEPI

The People's Party in Spain has summoned Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero to testify before a Senate committee investigating alleged corruption related to the State Industrial Participation Society (SEPI).

Feb 27 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Scheme revealed: 50 million hryvnias earmarked for the repair of shell-bombed Ukrainian power plants ended up in the pockets of fraudsters

An investigation has unveiled a corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of nearly 50 million hryvnias intended for the repair of a bomb-damaged power station in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 10:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Mandelson is also being investigated in Brussels

Peter Mandelson's contacts with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein are under investigation in the EU context as well.

Feb 27 • 09:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Disappointed head of the Anti-Corruption Commission: In the Enefit Green investigation, a broader risk may be underestimated!

The head of the Estonian Anti-Corruption Commission expresses concern that not all issues related to the Enefit Green inquiry are being addressed due to limitations on accessing information about involved parties.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

FIFA fires Secretary General Valcke

FIFA has terminated Secretary General Jerome Valcke amid an ongoing corruption investigation related to World Cup ticket sales.

Feb 27 • 03:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a tumultuous session, the CPI of INSS approves the breaking of confidentiality of President Lula's son

The Brazilian Congressional Investigation Commission (CPI) approved the breach of confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva during a heated session.

Feb 27 • 01:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police Re-summon Assemblyman Kim Byeong-ki After 14-hour Interrogation the Day Before

Independent assemblyman Kim Byeong-ki, facing multiple allegations including illegal political funding, was questioned for over 14 hours by police and is set to continue his testimony.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The expensive friends of Master

The article discusses the unknown financial consequences of the Master conglomerate's default, highlighting significant losses and political interference in the investigation.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Showdown for Cinturrino: investigated officers transferred. Targets are those who did not report

Investigated police officers in Milano are being transferred amid scrutiny over their failure to report misconduct.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA paid at least $300 million to the company that is listed as the owner of the Pilar mansion

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been linked to a payment of at least $300 million to a company owning a mansion in Pilar, a situation revealed during a judicial investigation.

Feb 26 • 23:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Manaus Moved Over R$ 1.3 Million to Phantom Company

Anabela Cardoso Freitas, the former chief of staff of Manaus' mayor, has been implicated in moving over R$ 1.3 million in cash to a phantom travel agency as part of a police investigation into illicit financial activities.

Feb 26 • 23:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After allegations, Nunes dismisses Deputy Secretary of Tourism; president of SPTuris leaves office

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed Deputy Secretary of Tourism Rodolfo Marinho da Silva following allegations of his links to a controversial advertising agency with municipal contracts.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 of Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article discusses various political incidents in Brazil, including an investigation into Lulinha, a CPI session characterized by violence, and several other political updates.

Feb 26 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company targeted by accusations continues contracts with the city hall until the end of the investigation, says Nunes

São Paulo's Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced that an investigated company will retain its city contracts during ongoing inquiries into its connections with a dismissed tourism secretary.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of the INSS wants to focus investigations on Lulinha's breach of confidentiality; see what stage the committee is in

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of the INSS is focusing on investigations involving breaches of financial confidentiality concerning Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The judge Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud and is suspended, continues to work in the justice sector

Judge Siliņeviča, currently under investigation for fraud, continues to serve in a different capacity within the justice system despite her suspension.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Former Head of the Plant Protection Service J. Kornijenko Questioned by STT on Thursday

Former Head of the Plant Protection Service J. Kornijenko was questioned by the Special Investigation Service (STT) amidst a corruption scandal linked to the agency, while another suspect, Marijanas Taraškevičius, also faced interrogation.

Feb 26 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorized the breaking of the 'Lulinha' secrecy before the CPMI of INSS

Minister André Mendonça authorized the breach of financial, fiscal, and telematics secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as 'Lulinha', before the approval by the CPMI related to the INSS.

Feb 26 • 17:54 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
🇱🇹 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 • 14:55 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO claims that Koldo García "took advantage" of former Adif chief Pardo de Vera to rig contracts

The UCO has released a report alleging that Koldo García exploited the influence of former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to manipulate public contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC

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