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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russia and Ukraine exchanged corpses - one thing raises wonder

Russia and Ukraine completed a controversial exchange of deceased soldiers' remains, with Ukraine receiving 1,000 bodies and Russia only 35, raising suspicions and accusations from both sides about the irregularities of the exchange.

Feb 27 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice blocks assets of mayor, secretaries, and companies for suspected irregularities in Ourinhos' Fapi

A Brazilian court has blocked assets of the mayor, certain secretaries, and companies over alleged fraud and illicit enrichment linked to the Fapi event in Ourinhos.

Feb 27 • 18:17 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
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Strange developments in the Bitcoin case: 'The suspicions are serious,' says the Minister of Justice

Czech Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc has expressed serious concerns regarding irregularities in the investigation of the Bitcoin case as reported by Deník N, while the ODS party appears indifferent to the findings.

Feb 27 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Therapeutic community is closed and two responsible individuals are arrested, in Paraíba

A therapeutic community in Paraíba was shut down and two of its operators were arrested following a public prosecutor's inspection that revealed serious irregularities.

Feb 27 • 14:25 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The Liberian Senate has summoned Justice Minister Oswald Tweh to explain procedural irregularities related to a withdrawn criminal subpoena against the Senate concerning financial discrepancies.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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court reduces the prison sentence imposed on Marjaliza by three years for the 'Púnica case'

The National Court of Spain has reduced the prison sentence of businessman David Marjaliza from eight years and two months to five years and one month in connection with the Púnica case involving public contract irregularities.

Feb 27 • 09:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026

The Ugandan Supreme Court confirmed President Museveni's re-election after a former candidate withdrew his petition alleging electoral irregularities.

Feb 27 • 06:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the second time, Court of Accounts suspends R$ 1.1 million show by Bruno and Marrone in Axixá

The Court of Accounts of Brazil has suspended a R$ 1.1 million show by artists Bruno and Marrone set for March 2026 in Axixá for the second time due to identified irregularities in the contract.

Feb 26 • 21:02 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Former 'number two' of the Andalusian PSOE and a former advisor prosecuted for training courses

The former deputy general secretary of the Andalusian PSOE, Rafael Velasco, and former employment advisor Antonio Fernández have been prosecuted for irregularities in public training aid.

Feb 26 • 17:04 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA will go to court to avoid the appointment of observers and claimed that the measure is "a whim" of the Government

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced plans to challenge in court the request from the General Inspection of Justice (IGJ) for the appointment of observers due to alleged irregularities, labeling the government's actions as a whim.

Feb 26 • 15:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government land worth ₹770 million registered in the name of Waqf, schools and police stations affected

A recent report by India's CAG reveals irregularities in the registration of government land as Waqf property in Madhya Pradesh.

Feb 26 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Former Deputy Secretary of PSOE in Andalusia and an ex-counselor prosecuted in training courses case

A court in Seville has processed former PSOE Andalusia deputy secretary Rafael Velasco and former Employment counselor Antonio Fernández, along with eight others, in relation to irregularities in training courses.

Feb 26 • 11:17 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

Anmat prohibits a series of cosmetics and personal care products from an unauthorized laboratory

The National Administration of Medicines, Foods and Medical Technology (Anmat) in Argentina has banned various cosmetics and personal care products due to irregularities identified in their labeling and lack of proper registration.

Feb 26 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders new halt on landfill construction in AM due to signs of irregularity

The Amazonas Court of Justice has ordered a new halt on the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to suspected irregularities in the environmental licensing process.

Feb 25 • 21:39 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are sentenced to 6 months in prison and a fine of $706 for trying to recover their rented property

An elderly couple in Ecuador was sentenced to prison and fined for attempting to evict a tenant from their property, leading to public outcry over the case's irregularities.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

José Julio Neira asserts that Sercop detected irregularities in Segura EP contracts

José Julio Neira reported that audits of contracts by the municipal company Segura EP revealed several irregularities leading to the suspension of a security contract in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The General Inspection of Justice requested that monitors be appointed at the AFA "due to the seriousness of the irregularities detected"

The General Inspection of Justice in Argentina has requested the appointment of monitors in the Argentine Football Association to ensure compliance with the law amid serious irregularities and a refusal to provide requested documentation.

Feb 25 • 17:11 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Data Tampering at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, Records for Standard Seismic Motion Missing - Regulatory Commission Inspection

The Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan announced findings of irregularities regarding seismic data at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, with records related to the establishment of standard seismic motion yet to be found.

Feb 25 • 05:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former secretary and former head of Dersa acquitted in action regarding frauds on Rodoanel

A Brazilian federal court acquitted four defendants linked to contract irregularities in the construction of the northern section of Rodoanel, citing insufficient evidence and the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Feb 25 • 01:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos City Hall revokes points of street vendors due to irregularities; learn more

The city government of Santos has revoked street vendors' licenses for legal violations following inspections.

Feb 25 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company linked to daughter of undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from Education; works are under investigation

A company linked to the son of a state undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from the Educational Department in Brazil, and the contracts are now under investigation for irregularities.

Feb 24 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rural school transport company in Uberaba suspended due to signs of fraud in bidding

The rural school transport company Gathi Gestão, Transportes e Serviços Ltda has been suspended following a court ruling due to alleged irregularities in the bidding process, though classes and transportation are set to continue without disruption.

Feb 24 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders correction of irregularities in 7 prisons in MT with fines of up to R$ 100,000 per day

A Brazilian court has ordered the state government to take immediate action to address serious structural issues and allegations of mistreatment in seven prisons, threatening daily fines for non-compliance.

Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Nisman Case: Former Prosecutor Viviana Fein Declares and Says She Will 'Never' Admit Fault for Irregularities in the Investigation

Former prosecutor Viviana Fein described the investigation into Alberto Nisman’s death as a 'failure' and asserted she will not take responsibility for alleged irregularities.

Feb 24 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

About 18 thousand users may lose the Intermunicipal Single Ticket due to income declaration irregularities

The government of Rio de Janeiro is investigating around 18,000 users of the Intermunicipal Single Ticket for potential illegitimacy of their benefits due to suspicious income declarations.

Feb 24 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Baby's death months after CRM identifies irregularities in hospital is investigated in Araucária

An investigation has been launched into the death of a newborn baby in Araucária, Brazil, after a medical council reported irregularities in the hospital where she was born.

Feb 24 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Badajoz Court requests the address of Pedro Sánchez's brother for trying to disguise it as that of his lawyer

The Badajoz Court is demanding Pedro Sánchez's brother to provide his actual address for a trial concerning alleged irregularities in a public contract.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Five family members, unverified registrations, full mailboxes: the devastating police report on protected housing in Alicante

A police report unveils serious irregularities in the allocation of protected housing in Alicante, with multiple homes connected to a single family and numerous unverified registrations.

Feb 24 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car that went viral for passing a PRF post with loud music and open door is seized in Anápolis

A vehicle that became famous for passing a Federal Highway Police (PRF) post with loud music and an open door was seized in Anápolis, Brazil, due to multiple irregularities.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense says firearms of former secretary arrested on suspicion of rape in Petrópolis are legal; police points to storage irregularities

The defense of former secretary Guilherme Moreira asserts that the firearms seized during his arrest for suspected rape are legally owned and properly registered.

Feb 23 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maserati in debt and Porsche with a driver without a license are seized in Balneário Camboriú; VIDEO

Two luxury cars were seized in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, due to irregularities; a Maserati was found with significant debts, and a Porsche was driven by a person without a valid license.

Feb 23 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça holds new meeting with the Federal Police this Monday to discuss next steps

Minister André Mendonça is set to meet with the Federal Police to discuss the ongoing investigations into the Master case involving alleged irregularities at Daniel Vorcaro's bank.

Feb 23 • 11:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning Recap: APC leads in FCT, Rivers, as Kano polls marred by disputes, Arukwe-Bam Bam dating rumours

The All Progressives Congress has made significant gains in recent Nigerian elections, although concerns about voter participation and alleged electoral irregularities persist.

Feb 22 • 06:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

By-election: Opposition protests in Kano, APC wins Rivers assembly seats

Opposition parties in Kano State boycotted the by-election over alleged irregularities, while the APC won two assembly seats in Rivers State.

Feb 22 • 01:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Mendonça summons the Federal Police for a new meeting on Monday

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Court convenes a meeting with the Federal Police to discuss developments in the investigation of alleged irregularities at Master bank.

Feb 21 • 23:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities

A civil society organization criticized the recent Federal Capital Territory elections for low voter turnout and irregularities, despite the election being largely peaceful.

Feb 21 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peru cancels million-dollar purchase of riot control vehicles and tanks

The Peruvian government has annulled a $30.7 million contract for the purchase of riot-control vehicles and tanks due to irregularities in the procurement process.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Train was seized for irregularities in Ribeirão Preto, SP

A small tourist train was seized by the Metropolitan Civil Guard in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, due to safety and legal irregularities during a routine inspection.

Feb 21 • 17:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Formula 1: Toto Wolff's unfortunate joke about Jefrey Epstein regarding criticism of Mercedes

Toto Wolff humorously addressed criticism of Mercedes by referencing Jefrey Epstein, defending the team against allegations regarding engine and fuel irregularities.

Feb 21 • 16:02 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

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