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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Social project to combat drugs had 100% of funds diverted on the same day of transfer, says police

A Brazilian police report reveals that a social project aimed at combating drug abuse in Palmas misappropriated all public funds intended for its operation shortly after the funds were transferred.

Feb 27 • 08:00 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB responds to Šlesers that it does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the upcoming Dailes Theatre performance

The Corruption Prevention and Combatation Bureau (KNAB) has stated that it sees no evidence of hidden pre-election campaigning in a forthcoming Dailes Theatre production concerning former President Valdis Zatlers' 2011 decree, despite requests from politician Ainars Šlesers to halt the show.

Feb 24 • 07:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Suspicions of possible illegal acceptance of construction objects for use in Daugavpils

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau is investigating potential misuse of office by officials in the Daugavpils municipal planning and construction department.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB will become the contact point for whistleblower systems

Latvian lawmakers have approved amendments to the Whistleblowing Law, designating the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) as the official contact point for whistleblowers in the country.

Feb 12 • 08:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Transfer of whistleblower contact point functions to KNAB

The Latvian parliament voted to transfer the functions of the whistleblower contact point to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), resulting in enhanced responsibilities for the agency.

Feb 12 • 05:28 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK Starts Investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis' Car Rental

The Lithuanian State Commission on Corruption Prevention has launched an investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis for potential violations of public and private interest laws regarding a car rental agreement.

Feb 10 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB: No violations found in the actions of Ķirša and employees

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reported that no violations were found regarding the actions of Guntars Ķiršs and other employees from VSIA 'Latvijas koncerti' following an evaluation at the request of the Ministry of Culture.

Feb 9 • 12:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

KNAB does not detect any violations by the former head of 'Latvian Concerts' Kiršs and employees

The KNAB concluded that there were no grounds to charge former 'Latvian Concerts' director Kiršs and other staff members with violations after an inspection.

Feb 9 • 07:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Members of Parliament to Visit Women's Prison

The Defense, Interior and Corruption Prevention Commission of the Saeima will visit the Iļģuciema women's prison on February 10 to discuss prison management issues.

Feb 8 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

After the court's decision – V. Matijošaitis' statement: several said to me that you will be kicked out*****

V. Matijošaitis faces scrutiny from the Supreme Commission for the Prevention of Corruption after a court decision revealed conflicts of interest in his role as chairman of a municipal commission.

Feb 6 • 14:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

KNAB accuses two people of bribery at the Riga Central Market

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has handed a criminal case to the prosecutor's office, revealing evidence that two employees of AS "Rīgas Centrāltirgus" accepted bribes from individuals to secure trading spots in the renovated Root Pavilion at the Riga Central Market.

Feb 6 • 12:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Prohibition on riverside ice in Riga

The Riga City Council's Security, Order, and Corruption Prevention Committee has decided to impose a prohibition on residents moving on the ice of the Daugava River for safety reasons.

Feb 6 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council to Evaluate Safety on the Ice of the Daugava

The Riga City Council's Security, Order, and Corruption Prevention Committee is meeting to discuss public safety risks on the Daugava River ice after concerns were raised in the media.

Feb 5 • 15:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Corruption in Liepāja and Ogre hospitals: what is known so far?

Investigators suspect that officials at the Ogre district hospital and Liepāja regional hospital may have overpaid more than 300,000 euros due to potentially criminal activities involving contracts with medical supply providers, according to the announcement from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).

Feb 5 • 09:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP of Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The article discusses various current issues in Brazil, including a suspected femicide case, political corruption, a rise in measles, and challenges in cancer prevention and diagnosis.

Feb 4 • 19:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

KNAB has interrogated more than 60 people in the "Rail Baltica" criminal case

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has interrogated over 60 individuals in connection with the criminal investigation of the "Rail Baltica" railway project implementation.

Feb 4 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Minister of Justice initiates a revision of the anti-corruption law due to the Danske fine

Estonian Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta has initiated a comprehensive review of the anti-corruption law in response to the Danske Bank money laundering scandal, highlighting the need for better prevention of corruption in financial institutions.

Feb 3 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

KNAB conducts searches in Liepaja and Ogre hospitals

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) conducted searches at the 'Ogre District Hospital' and the Liepaja Regional Hospital as part of an investigation in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).

Feb 3 • 08:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pakosta initiates revision of the anti-corruption law for Danske's fine

Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta has initiated a revision of the anti-corruption law following the Danske Bank money laundering scandal, highlighting the need for better corruption prevention in financial institutions.

Feb 3 • 02:49 UTC

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