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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] Police secure testimony confirming Kim Byung-ki's spouse admitted to receiving illegal political funds three years ago

The police have obtained evidence that the spouse of independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki admitted to receiving illegal political funds three years ago, despite her strong denial of the allegations.

Mar 10 • 09:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Illegal high school arrangement may cost Turku dearly – the ministry considers reclaiming state grants

The Finnish Ministry of Education has deemed Turku's arrangements for an international IB high school as illegal, potentially leading to financial repercussions for the city.

Mar 6 • 11:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD Staff Affair: Only a Pretense in the Constituency Office

The AfD faces allegations of using public funds to pay a staff member who was purportedly working for the party, a practice that would be illegal if proven systematic.

Mar 4 • 15:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The 'Nemuno Aušros' Fund: Puchovičius' Environment Supported the Party with Cash, Including Minister Žuromskas

An investigation revealed systematic cash donations to the 'Nemuno Aušros' fund despite claims from its leadership denying any illegal funding.

Mar 4 • 04:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg - Where Water Runs in the Streets, but Not in the Taps

In Johannesburg, nearly half of the city's water is lost to leaks, bursts, and illegal connections, prompting urgent infrastructure funding needs.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

NGOs ask STF to block works funded by amendments causing deforestation and invasion of indigenous lands

Environmental defense entities request the Brazilian Supreme Court to halt funding for road construction that leads to illegal deforestation and invasion of indigenous territories.

Feb 27 • 19:33 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi states, "It is my name, but the order was from the branch" regarding gift distribution; no return is requested

Prime Minister Sanae Takagi defended her office's decision to distribute catalog gifts to party-affiliated lawmakers, asserting it is not illegal and no returns will be requested.

Feb 26 • 06:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking News] Kim Byung-ki's First Appearance Before the Police... 13 Allegations Including Campaign Bribery

Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki, embroiled in 13 various allegations including illegal political funding, appeared before the police for the first time as a suspect on the 26th of the month.

Feb 26 • 00:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘1 billion won nomination fund suspicion’ Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung to undergo arrest examination on the 3rd of next month

Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung are set to face arrest examinations on the 3rd of next month regarding allegations of exchanging 100 million won as illegal political donations.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump: "The primary duty of the Government is to protect American citizens, not illegal immigrants"

During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump emphasized the government's duty to protect American citizens over illegal immigrants, calling for funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid opposition from Democrats.

Feb 25 • 04:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California allocating $35M to support illegal immigrants amid Trump's mass deportation agenda

California is allocating $35 million in state funding to assist illegal immigrants in light of the Trump administration's mass deportation policies.

Feb 24 • 04:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police to summon Kim Byeong-gi for the first time on the 26th regarding ‘13 types of allegations’ including illegal political funds and preferential treatment

Police in Seoul are set to summon independent lawmaker Kim Byeong-gi on the 26th and 27th for questioning about various allegations, including illegal political funding and abuse of power.

Feb 22 • 11:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The chairwoman of the election commission revealed why an investigation was initiated regarding the funding of 'Nemunas Aušra'

An investigation has been initiated into the potential illegal funding of the political party 'Nemunas Aušra,' allegedly involving over €130,000 in undisclosed donations.

Feb 19 • 17:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

130 Thousand 'Black Money' to Party Account? Potential 'Nemuno Aušra' Funding Scheme Revealed

Concerns have been raised regarding potentially illegal funding for the political party 'Nemuno Aušra', implicating significant sums of 'black money'.

Feb 19 • 08:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally

Illinois faces a potential loss of federal funding due to the illegal issuance of commercial licenses to noncitizens, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issuing a 30-day ultimatum to state officials to rectify the situation.

Feb 18 • 18:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmakers Link Chinese Illegal Mining to Terrorism Funding in Nigeria

U.S. lawmakers are linking illegal Chinese mining operations in Nigeria to terrorism funding, advocating for measures to counteract foreign exploitation.

Feb 13 • 05:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Song Young-gil Acquitted in Appeal Trial for Illegal Political Funds and Money Bag Scandal

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party, has been acquitted of all charges related to alleged illegal political funding and distributing money envelopes during the party's leadership election.

Feb 13 • 04:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who is Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, whose premises were raided by ED?

The Enforcement Directorate raided the premises of Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in Uttar Pradesh, uncovering allegations of fraudulent activities related to his hidden foreign citizenship and financial dealings.

Feb 12 • 08:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Notify Assemblyman Kim Byung-gi of First Summons... 'Investigation Prepared'

Police in Seoul have notified independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi of a summons for questioning over allegations of illegal political funding and favoritism, nearly six weeks after the initial accusations were made.

Feb 9 • 03:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Reform Party promised to pay back the election debt with interest after the ERJK remark

The head of the Political Party Funding Supervision Committee, Liisa Oviir, contacted the Reform Party regarding an unpaid invoice to the software company ADM Interactive, highlighting that the delay in payment could constitute an illegal donation.

Feb 3 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Corruption Suspicions in Cyprus: Video Overshadows Cyprus's EU Presidency

A controversial video alleging corruption, illegal campaign funding, and cronyism puts pressure on Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis during his country's EU presidency.

Jan 16 • 15:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Duffy says ‘time’s up’ for Newsom as feds withhold $160M over illegal trucking licenses

The Trump administration is withholding approximately $160 million in federal transportation funding from California due to the state's failure to revoke over 17,000 illegal commercial drivers' licenses before the agreed deadline.

Jan 7 • 22:58 UTC

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