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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office requests the removal of vice-governor from PT and intensifies political crisis in Maranhão

The Maranhão Prosecutor's Office has requested the suspension of Vice-Governor Felipe Camarão over alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme and other financial irregularities.

Mar 22 • 17:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ensure transparency in NNPCL ₦200tn probe, SERAP tells Senate

SERAP has urged the Nigerian Senate to ensure full transparency in its investigation of alleged financial irregularities involving ₦200 trillion in missing funds.

Mar 22 • 10:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

MTV: Yle's expert suspected of serious crimes

A former ski jumping coach, Tommi Nikunen, is under suspicion for grave embezzlement related to financial irregularities within Lahden Golf.

Mar 20 • 11:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Parallel management, private expenses, aborted projects: In Madagascar, a report points out the excesses of the fallen regime

A new report from Madagascar’s Court of Auditors highlights significant financial mismanagement and irregularities during the regime of former President Andry Rajoelina.

Mar 20 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police sees Vorcaro's brother-in-law as a key piece in the investigation and analyzes payments linked to politicians

The Federal Police is investigating financial transactions revealed in messages between banker Daniel Vorcaro and his brother-in-law, Fabiano Zettel, concerning potential irregularities involving politicians.

Mar 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Shocking NIK Report. 270 Million Zlotys Evaporated from the Justice Fund

A report by Poland's Supreme Audit Office reveals severe mismanagement leading to the loss of 270 million zlotys from the Justice Fund.

Mar 18 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Macapá City Hall investigates irregularities in the pension fund after building invasion

The city government of Macapá is assessing financial irregularities in its pension fund following an invasion and theft at its headquarters.

Mar 18 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCMPA recommends rejection of the 2024 accounts of the City Hall of Mojuí dos Campos

The Pará Court of Accounts recommends that the City Council of Mojuí dos Campos reject the 2024 financial accounts of former mayor Marco Antonio Machado Lima due to several irregularities.

Mar 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mayor of Cuenca reported a raid at his home for alleged inconsistencies in financial movements

The Mayor of Cuenca, Cristian Zamora, reported that his home was raided by the police early Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into alleged inconsistencies in his personal and business financial transactions.

Mar 17 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Premier League punishes Chelsea with the largest fine in its history: 12.4 million euros and one year without signing due to financial irregularities

Chelsea has been fined a record 12.4 million euros by the Premier League and received a one-year transfer ban for financial irregularities during Roman Abramovich's ownership.

Mar 16 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Chelsea is found guilty of financial irregularities: these are the penalties that Moisés Caicedo's team will receive

Chelsea FC has been fined £10 million and banned from signing players for a year due to financial irregularities committed under former owner Roman Abramovich.

Mar 16 • 15:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Pavlek Resigned Due to the Affair in the Croatian Skiing Federation

Vedran Pavlek has resigned as director of the Croatian Skiing Federation due to allegations of financial irregularities.

Mar 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Lingė calls for responsible institutions to evaluate whether "Jozita" provides financial reports properly

Lithuanian MP M. Lingė has requested an evaluation of the company "Jozita" regarding its financial reporting practices following an investigative journalism report noting potential irregularities.

Mar 13 • 12:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

ED tightens grip on Anil Ambani Group, attaches 31 properties worth ₹581.65 crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily attached 31 real estate properties worth ₹581.65 crore linked to Reliance Home Finance Limited and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited due to financial irregularities and bank fraud investigations.

Mar 13 • 07:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli declares himself suspicious to analyze request for the installation of the CPI of Master in the Chamber

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has declared himself suspicious to oversee a request for the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into financial irregularities at Banco Master.

Mar 11 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB charges in court a debt of R$ 799 thousand from ex-president investigated in the Master case

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) has filed a lawsuit against its former president, Paulo Henrique Costa, to collect a debt of R$ 799,000 amid ongoing investigations for alleged irregularities involving the bank.

Mar 11 • 18:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia’s War with Ukraine. Day 1477

Ukrainian investigators have uncovered irregularities in bread procurement for the National Guard, leading to significant financial losses.

Mar 11 • 03:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Secret Handling of Irregularities by the 'Special Investigation Director': Nidec, Acting Under the Founder

A report reveals that Nidec, a leading motor manufacturer, appointed a 'Special Investigation Director' to handle internal accounting irregularities secretly, as part of a broader scandal regarding financial mismanagement.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police suspects financial crime and advances on resort linked to Toffoli with secrecy breaches

The Federal Police in Brazil suspects financial crimes related to funds linked to the Tayayá resort, associated with Minister Dias Toffoli's family, and plans to investigate further with breaches of privacy and scrutiny of potential irregularities.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Five activists of the Flotilla detained in Tunis: under scrutiny for fundraising and the use of donations

Tunisian authorities have detained five activists linked to the Global Sumud Flotilla over allegations of fundraising irregularities and financial mismanagement related to donations.

Mar 7 • 07:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heritage, real estate sales, federalization: know what risks BRB faces – and what the rescue plan is

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) faces significant risks following significant investments into the collapsed Banco Master, with suspicions of irregularities surrounding those investments.

Mar 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government assures that it maintains the decision to send inspectors to review the AFA's accounts

The Argentine government plans to send inspectors to review the financial accounts of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) amidst concerns over irregularities.

Mar 6 • 22:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probe disability commission over ₦97m PoS contract fraud

The Nigerian House of Representatives is investigating the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities over allegations of financial irregularities in a ₦97 million procurement contract.

Mar 5 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Court Refused to Accept the Complaint of Lazdijai District Mayor Ausma Miškinienė in the 'Chequebook' Case

The Lithuanian court has rejected a complaint by mayor Ausma Miškinienė regarding a previous ruling in a civil case related to financial irregularities.

Mar 3 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court of Accounts of the DF orders Santa Maria Hospital to return R$ 17 million due to irregularities

The Court of Accounts of the Federal District has ordered the Santa Maria Hospital to return almost R$ 17.6 million due to financial irregularities related to public fund management between 2008 and 2011.

Mar 2 • 23:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They will expand the complaint against the AFA after the revelation of videos and photos of 'La Rosadita' of soccer

Legislators from the Civic Coalition in Argentina are set to expand a legal complaint against the AFA following the emergence of incriminating videos and photos depicting financial irregularities within the organization.

Mar 1 • 23:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE-PB identifies irregularities in public accounts of foundation managing Metropolitan Hospital in Greater João Pessoa

The TCE-PB has uncovered multiple irregularities in the public accounts of the Foundation PB Saúde, which oversees the Metropolitan Hospital in Paraíba.

Feb 27 • 17:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Senate Summons Justice Minister Oswald Tweh for Filing Criminal Case Against Lawmakers

The Liberian Senate has summoned Justice Minister Oswald Tweh to explain procedural irregularities related to a withdrawn criminal subpoena against the Senate concerning financial discrepancies.

Feb 27 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar allows 45-day payment of retroactive amounts already scheduled in the Judiciary and Public Ministry

Minister Gilmar Mendes has authorized the payment of retroactive amounts, originally scheduled for the Judiciary and Public Ministry, for a period of 45 days while warning against any financial irregularities.

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

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vocento discovers nearly six million euros in fraud in its purchasing, printing, and distribution area

Vocento has uncovered a significant fraud amounting to 5.8 million euros in its purchasing, printing, and distribution divisions, leading to a restatement of its 2024 accounts.

Feb 26 • 18:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Irregularities", Epstein Case... The World Economic Forum Entangled in a Governance Crisis

Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, resigns amid revelations linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, compounding issues following the departure of the forum's founder, Klaus Schwab, due to financial irregularities.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA's Response to the IGJ, Which Detected 'Serious Irregularities' in the Entity's Balances

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) responded to the IGJ's investigation into alleged serious irregularities in its financial statements, claiming the oversight is illegitimate and politically motivated.

Feb 26 • 16:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The decision to dismiss and the sudden disappearance of the colonel. The background of the scandal in WOT

A colonel in the Polish Territorial Defense Force has gone missing amid serious allegations of misconduct, including assault and financial irregularities.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Kicillof government accepted a request from Tapia to halt an investigation into AFA funds

The Kicillof government in Argentina has agreed to allow the relocation of the AFA to the province of Buenos Aires, despite prior rejection from the General Inspection of Justice and an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Corruption uncovered in Ukraine's aircraft shelter project; two individuals arrested

Two individuals have been arrested in Ukraine for attempting to embezzle funds from a project related to aircraft defense structures, with significant financial irregularities revealed during inspections.

Feb 25 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Marija Simona Šimulynaitė: 'She invited that monster to my performances without my knowledge'

Marija Simona Šimulynaitė reveals shocking details in an exclusive interview about her connections with Jeffrey Epstein and financial irregularities within her ballet theater.

Feb 21 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judicial attorney of Granasa assures that the company's management is in the 'same hands'

Eduardo Carmigniani, the judicial attorney for Gráficos Nacionales (Granasa S.A.), confirmed that the company's management remains unchanged despite recent interventions aimed at correcting irregularities.

Feb 20 • 17:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Audit 'focuses' on Pemex, SICT, and the Navy: How much money do they need to clarify?

The audit reveals that Pemex and CFE could not account for over 1.8 billion pesos in 2024, with Pemex being primarily responsible for the discrepancies.

Feb 18 • 20:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pain treatment in hospitals. NFZ detects irregularities. Behind it are the money

The National Health Fund (NFZ) in Poland has uncovered financial irregularities in the billing of pain treatment services related to spinal procedures across several hospitals.

Feb 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pain treatment in hospitals. NFZ detects irregularities. Behind it are the finances

The National Health Fund (NFZ) has uncovered financial irregularities in pain treatment services in several hospitals, indicating unnecessary use of public funds.

Feb 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Cabin in Salvador is Closed by Police and Becomes a Drone Landing and Takeoff Point

A Carnival cabin in Salvador, Brazil, was closed by police and turned into a surveillance point for drone operations after financial irregularities linked to drug traffickers were discovered.

Feb 16 • 16:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Chairman endorsed misuse of support funds and secret daily allowances bypassing the chaos federation board

The financial officer of the Danish Taekwondo Federation discovered serious discrepancies in the accounting related to elite taekwondo funding, including questionable invoices and unauthorized payments.

Feb 14 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shareholders Want a Fresh Start: The Wooden House Builder Frick from Grebenau Files for Insolvency

The wooden house builder Frick from Grebenau has filed for insolvency due to financial difficulties stemming from expensive factory construction and alleged irregularities.

Feb 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand in 5 points why the Federal Police investigate the relationship between Toffoli and Banco Master

The Federal Police are investigating Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli's connection with Banco Master amid allegations of financial irregularities.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Report into Quebec Liberal scandals finds ex-leader Pablo Rodriguez was unaware

A report into the Quebec Liberal party scandals concluded that former leader Pablo Rodriguez likely had no knowledge of the alleged financial irregularities during his leadership campaign.

Feb 12 • 03:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than R$ 400,000 is thrown out the window in Federal Police operation investigating Rioprevidência's connection with Banco Master

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted an operation revealing a significant sum of money being thrown from a building linked to a broader investigation into financial irregularities involving Rioprevidência and Banco Master.

Feb 11 • 23:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Love trap and the game of two and a half crores... Who is DSP Kalpana Verma, against whom serious allegations have been made

Chhattisgarh DSP Kalpana Verma has been suspended due to serious allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of her official position.

Feb 7 • 07:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former official of 'Cuau' arrested for irregular sale of land near Lake Tequesquitengo

Dionicio Emanuel, the former head of the Tequesquitengo Lake Trust, was arrested for suspected corruption related to the mismanagement of public resources and financial irregularities during his tenure.

Feb 7 • 03:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Reps Summon FCT Area Councils' Officials Over Alleged N100bn Financial Irregularities

Nigerian lawmakers are summoning officials from the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils following an audit revealing over N100 billion in financial irregularities.

Feb 6 • 15:40 UTC

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