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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Belgium's judiciary breaks the silence and demands prosecution of former diplomat in the Lumumba assassination case

A Belgian court has ordered the trial of a former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, for his involvement in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 18 • 09:22 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South African state prosecutors reinstate bribery charges against former minister

South African state prosecutors have reinstated bribery charges against former minister Zizi Kodwa, previously omitted due to low chances of success in prosecution.

Mar 17 • 13:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

It does not reflect reality, prosecutors said about Deník N articles. Then events in the bitcoin case were confirmed.

Czech prosecutors, including the Chief Public Prosecutor, denied any external interference in the ongoing bitcoin case, while simultaneously confirming details about potential charges against former minister Pavel Blažek and his deputy, which were reported by Deník N.

Mar 16 • 11:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Seong-ho: 'I will correct the erroneous prosecution suspension by the prosecutor's office'... Promoting recovery of victims' honor

Korean Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho declares intentions to rectify past erroneous prosecution suspensions and restore the honor of victims of unjust legal decisions.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Email Scandal. There Is an Indictment Against Dworczyk

The former head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland, Michał Dworczyk, faces charges of dereliction of duty linked to the email scandal.

Mar 11 • 18:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Aftermath of the 'Prosecution Dismissal Deal' from News Factory... Jeong Seong-ho says, 'There was no deal'

A controversy erupts following allegations of a deal to dismiss prosecution against President Lee Jae-myung, as prominent figures in the Democratic Party express outrage and the Justice Minister denies any wrongdoing.

Mar 11 • 12:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Namibia: Hengari's Case Postponed Again As Prosecutor General Decision Still Pending

The case against former agriculture minister Mac Hengari and his co-accused has been postponed again due to the prosecutor general's indecision.

Mar 10 • 12:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Babiš No Longer Needs to Be Nice. It's Unpleasant Mainly for Macinka

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš maintains legal immunity from prosecution amid ongoing scrutiny over the Čapí Hnízdo subsidy fraud case and political tensions within his coalition government.

Mar 6 • 17:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

President Pavel Experienced 'Retribution' for His Approach. And Babiš Received Protection Against the Lynching of Justice

The article discusses the political climate in Czechia, focusing on Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's controversial role in legislative proceedings involving immunity from prosecution.

Mar 6 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Immunity has given Babiš strength. Sparks may start to fly in the government

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is experiencing renewed political vigor due to his immunity from prosecution, potentially affecting government dynamics.

Mar 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Na Kyung-won 'Allegation of Soliciting Dismissal of Prosecutor Han Dong-hoon' Not Proven... 'No Punishment Regulations for Solicitation Without Compensation'

The police have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support allegations that South Korean lawmaker Na Kyung-won solicited the dismissal of prosecution against her from former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon.

Mar 6 • 02:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Americans reproach the government over the budget. And Babiš and Okamura got what they wanted

The Czech Parliament voted to prevent prosecution for Prime Minister Babiš and Speaker Okamura in their respective cases, raising concerns about judicial independence.

Mar 5 • 19:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: What Čapí hnízdo Looks Like, Due to Which Babiš Wants to be Prosecuted

The article discusses the circumstances surrounding the Čapí hnízdo project and the potential legal implications for former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Mar 5 • 09:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Babiš will get peace to work. And he will not pay attention to trolls in his government, says political scientist

Political scientist Otto Eibl suggests that the Czech Parliament is unlikely to allow the prosecution of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, potentially enabling him to strengthen his coalition government.

Mar 5 • 08:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They rejected an appeal from D'Onofrio and confirmed his prosecution for money laundering

The Argentine Federal Appeals Chamber confirmed the prosecution of former Transportation Minister Jorge D'Onofrio for alleged money laundering.

Mar 3 • 16:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ábalos, at the Supreme Court before being sent to prison: "I still maintain my innocence. I know it’s not credible"

Former Minister José Luis Ábalos asserts his innocence while facing prosecution over alleged corruption related to pandemic mask contracts.

Feb 24 • 18:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Rahul Gandhi should be prosecuted', says Giriraj Singh

Indian Minister Giriraj Singh has stated that Rahul Gandhi should face prosecution for spreading misinformation before a trade agreement is finalized.

Feb 24 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

"I'm not against checking": The prosecution published additional sections from protocols of discussions in Mandelblit's office

The Israeli prosecution has released additional excerpts from discussions held in former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's office regarding the investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara.

Feb 23 • 05:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marcin Romanowski will indeed be prosecuted ENA. There is a court decision

A Warsaw court has ruled that Marcin Romanowski, a member of the PiS party and former Deputy Minister of Justice, will face prosecution related to alleged misconduct involving the Justice Fund.

Feb 18 • 13:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I do not trust the courts, Válková defends her Prime Minister. Babiš and Okamura are a step away from immunity

The mandate committee discussed the immunity of politicians Babiš and Okamura behind closed doors, ultimately recommending their protection from prosecution.

Feb 17 • 15:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Prosecution: No Expectation for Bringing Einhorn to Israel

The Israeli prosecution stated that there is no expectation for bringing Israel Einhorn, who is currently in Serbia and is associated with the Prime Minister, back to Israel despite earlier announcements about efforts to do so.

Feb 16 • 06:42 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Liberia: Supreme Court rules ex-minister Tweah not immune to prosecution

Liberia's Supreme Court has determined that former finance minister Samuel Tweah and several ex-officials are not immune to prosecution, moving forward with a significant corruption trial.

Feb 13 • 19:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: No Immunity for Tweah, Others

The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled that former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and others are not immune from prosecution regarding corruption allegations, allowing a significant trial to proceed.

Feb 13 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Accident of Beata Szydło. Will BOR Officers Face Charges?

The prosecution in Poland is set to question members of the State Protection Service regarding their involvement in a 2017 accident involving former Prime Minister Beata Szydło.

Feb 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increasing Hate Crimes: How Waldemar Żurek Wants to Combat This Phenomenon

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek announced new measures to combat the rising number of hate crimes in Poland during a press conference.

Feb 12 • 13:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Økokrim conducts a search of a former prime minister's home

Økokrim, Norway’s national authority for investigation and prosecution of economic and environmental crime, has conducted a search at the home of a former prime minister.

Feb 12 • 12:21 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Varden: Økokrim raids Jagland's cabin

Økokrim, Norway's National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime, has raided the cabin of former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland as part of a corruption investigation.

Feb 12 • 12:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Økokrim raids Jagland's residences in Oslo and Risør

Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland is under investigation for serious corruption, prompting a raid on his residences by Økokrim, Norway's national authority for investigation and prosecution of economic and environmental crime.

Feb 12 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Loses Immunity in Epstein Case

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland has lost his immunity from prosecution in relation to the Epstein case, allowing for potential investigations into allegations of corruption against him.

Feb 11 • 10:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Catastrophic battle against corruption." A war has begun between Fico and the head of the prosecution

A significant conflict has erupted in Czechia between Prime Minister Robert Fico and the head of the prosecution office, highlighting issues of corruption.

Feb 10 • 07:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Former Deputy Minister of Justice to Lose Parliamentary Immunity Again? There is a Motion

A motion has been filed to revoke the parliamentary immunity of former Deputy Minister of Justice Michał Woś due to alleged misconduct.

Feb 9 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Read in Vima of Sunday: How ministers will be referred to

The article discusses proposed amendments to the Greek Constitution concerning the prosecution of ministers, including the abolition of investigative committees and efforts to diversify the election of leaders of Independent Authorities.

Feb 7 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Investigating former Norwegian Prime Minister Jagland for his ties to Epstein

Norway's National Authority for the Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crimes has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland over alleged aggravated corruption linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Kim Min-seok: 'Supplementary investigative authority does not need to be included in the current legislative proposal'

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated that the issue of supplementary investigative authority should be addressed separately from the current discussions on legislative reform concerning prosecution, emphasizing the importance of reflecting the party's opinions in the discussions.

Feb 6 • 07:37 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Amit Hadad Reveals Prohibited Information During the Defense Witness Inquiry in Netanyahu's Trial

Attorney Amit Hadad revealed prohibited information while questioning a defense witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, leading to objections from the prosecution regarding the breach of a publication ban.

Feb 1 • 19:34 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor to Netanyahu: Even Yinon Magal Complained About Your Interference in Coverage at Walla

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in court, denying claims of receiving favorable treatment by the Walla news site amidst accusations presented by the prosecution.

Jan 14 • 20:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is a new deputy head of KSSiP

On January 7, 2026, Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek appointed Judge Michał Kwiatkowski as the Deputy Director of the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution responsible for organizational matters.

Jan 9 • 19:27 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Attorney General is expected to announce that Netanyahu's pardon request does not meet legal requirements

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to declare that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a pardon does not comply with legal standards, with the prosecution opposing the pardon as well.

Jan 7 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"Monstrous files, of immense complexity": the challenges of the new prosecution office against organized crime and drug trafficking

The newly launched national anti-organized crime prosecution office faces immense complexity and numerous cases requiring careful management, with major implications for justice in 2026 according to Minister Gérald Darmanin.

Jan 5 • 08:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The police transferred the Qatar case to the prosecution and requested that Orich be banned from the Prime Minister's office for another 60 days

Israeli police have submitted the Qatar case to the prosecution, seeking an additional 60-day ban on Jonathan Orich from the Prime Minister's office as investigations continue.

Jan 4 • 06:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The mediator in the fireworks shooting case towards Netanyahu's house recommends that the prosecution withdraw the terrorism charge

A judge recommended that the prosecution consider withdrawing the terrorism charge against four defendants involved in a shooting incident at the Prime Minister's residence in Caesarea.

Jan 1 • 17:17 UTC

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