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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJMG condemns those investigated in Operation Joy Train in Guapé; ex-mayor receives a sentence of 17 years

The former mayor of Guapé, Nelson Alves Lara, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison as part of a corruption investigation involving public resource misappropriation in the municipality.

Feb 27 • 17:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Scheme revealed: 50 million hryvnias earmarked for the repair of shell-bombed Ukrainian power plants ended up in the pockets of fraudsters

An investigation has unveiled a corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of nearly 50 million hryvnias intended for the repair of a bomb-damaged power station in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

With a Maneuver, Toviggino Managed to Postpone His Indictment for a Week and Requested to Testify by Videoconference

Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, has successfully postponed his indictment for a week while requesting to testify via videoconference amid allegations of misappropriation of funds.

Feb 26 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Fined Council Member S. Berletaitė Receives Reduced Penalty but Loses Mandate

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals has upheld a three-year ban on politician S. Berletaitė from working in public service due to misconduct involving the misappropriation of municipal funds, though her fine was reduced.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Political Fund Misappropriation by Saitama Prefecture LDP: Prefectural Chapter Sues Former Secretary General for Damages

The Saitama Prefectural Chapter of the LDP is suing its former secretary general for approximately 30.62 million yen over allegations of misappropriating political funds.

Feb 20 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor has intensified charges against Alytus District Council member G. Jociunskaite, who continues to deny guilt

Alytus District Council member G. Jociunskaite faces intensified charges of organizing crimes related to document forgery and misappropriation of municipal property, which she denies.

Feb 20 • 10:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Contract between the Monaco football club and the DRC: the Sports Minister defends 'transparent procedures'

The Congolese Sports Minister Didier Budimbu defends the integrity of his partnership with the Monaco football club amid allegations of corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Feb 20 • 10:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Conduct Additional Searches at Saekdongwon Amid Allegations of Subsidy Misappropriation

Police in Incheon are investigating the facility Saekdongwon for alleged misappropriation of government subsidies intended for disabled residents.

Feb 20 • 04:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are not surprised": how the summons for investigation for Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino was received at the AFA

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), and Pablo Toviggino have been summoned for an investigation related to alleged tax misappropriation, a situation that the AFA leadership has expressed little surprise about.

Feb 19 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Etec Employees Dismissed After Investigation into Misappropriation of Cell Phones Donated by the Federal Revenue

Etec officials in Brazil were suspended following an investigation into the misappropriation of federal cell phone donations.

Feb 19 • 19:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Indictment Filed Against Joško Jeličić for Giving False Testimony

The Croatian public prosecutor's office has filed an indictment against former footballer Joško Jeličić for providing false testimony in a trial related to financial misappropriation at NK Dinamo.

Feb 19 • 14:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Court rejects protection for former security secretary of Michoacán; was detained for misappropriation

A federal court in Mexico has denied an amparo for former Michoacán security secretary José Antonio Bernal Bustamante, who is imprisoned over allegations of financial misconduct.

Feb 18 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police targets PL deputy in operation against resource diversion in Amapá

The Federal Police in Brazil launched an operation to investigate public funds misappropriation, targeting Deputy Vinícius Gurgel amid corruption allegations related to infrastructure projects.

Feb 14 • 01:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates alleged misappropriation of public funds in BR-156 works in Amapá

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating a suspected criminal organization involved in diverting public funds intended for road construction in Amapá during an operation dubbed 'Pedágio 2'.

Feb 13 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Josh Hawley stands by accusations after fiery Senate hearing clash with Minnesota AG Ellison

Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of failing to address allegations of fraud related to a scandal involving misappropriation of federal funds meant for child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 13 • 20:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Panagopoulos: I will not resign as president of GSEE - I have become a prey to tele-judgments

Giannis Panagopoulos refuses to resign from his position as President of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) amid allegations of misappropriation of community funds.

Feb 12 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CCB quizzes OSOPADEC leadership over alleged N463m misappropriation

The leadership of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission is being questioned by the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding an alleged N463 million misappropriation of funds.

Feb 12 • 04:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CCB quizzes OSOPADEC leadership over N400m fraud

The leadership of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) is being questioned by the Code of Conduct Bureau over alleged misappropriation of N400 million.

Feb 11 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Panagopoulos: Press conference on Thursday amid explosive revelations

Giannis Panagopoulos, president of GSEE, will hold a press conference to address allegations of public funds misappropriation amid a growing scandal.

Feb 11 • 09:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

All this could be funded with money swindled from Finns: "Salaries of ministers and assistants, activities of the Security Police, the Parliament's office..."

Finns lost a total of 72.5 million euros to scams in 2025, with fund misappropriation amounting to 9.2 million euros more than in the previous year.

Feb 9 • 19:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The Panagopoulos Case: Also Under Scrutiny are Relatives of the Involved Parties

The investigation into the misappropriation of over 73 million euros in funds has extended to relatives of those involved, as authorities continue to examine the roles of various individuals and companies in the case.

Feb 9 • 18:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Panagopoulos Dossier, a Resignation Pending and the €230 Million Voucher

A detailed report on money laundering and misappropriation allegations against Greek labor union leader Giannis Panagopoulos is being forwarded to the economic prosecutor, signaling the seriousness of the investigation.

Feb 9 • 04:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

ELTA Briefly: The Deputy Chancellor of the Government – Suspicions in the "Check" Case, Pre-trial Investigation Completed on Human Trafficking and Drugs

The Deputy Chancellor of the Government, Justas Pankauskas, faces suspicions of asset misappropriation and document forgery in the "check" case, while a major pre-trial investigation into slavery and drug trafficking has concluded.

Feb 5 • 16:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Trial for fraud – a new confession exposing Vanagas: 'It was bought by a person who represents'

B.Vanagas is on trial for credit fraud involving the misappropriation of European Union funds, alongside G.Mankutė and the National Automobile Club.

Feb 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

FGR reactivates investigations against the García Luna clan

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has resumed its investigation into individuals allegedly involved in the misappropriation of over 5,112 million pesos from federal prisons during the tenure of former Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna, with three suspects already detained.

Feb 4 • 09:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

N117bn misappropriation uncovered under Tambuwal – Sokoto panel

A Sokoto State commission has revealed financial irregularities exceeding N117 billion during the administration of former governor Aminu Tambuwal.

Feb 4 • 00:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

French prosecutors requested to maintain the 5-year ban on Le Pen's voting and election eligibility

French prosecutors have asked the court to uphold a five-year ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen due to a scandal involving misappropriation of EU funds and fake parliamentary jobs, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential elections.

Feb 3 • 18:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The PSOE will expand the harassment complaint against the mayor of Algeciras, who celebrates the case being archived

The PSOE plans to submit additional evidence to their harassment complaint against Algeciras mayor José Ignacio Landaluce, who welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to archive the case against him for alleged public fund misappropriation and abuse.

Jan 15 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office of the Supreme Court archives the complaint from the PSOE against the mayor of Algeciras for 'misappropriation and harassment'

The Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office has decided to archive the complaint filed by PSOE leaders against the mayor of Algeciras for alleged misappropriation and harassment.

Jan 15 • 19:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

France: Le Pen's appeal process begins

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her conviction for misappropriation of funds and a temporary ban from elections, as her trial commenced amid significant media attention in Paris.

Jan 13 • 15:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

1418 Days of Unsuccessful Attempts at the Reincarnation of the Russian Empire

The article discusses the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine, which has lasted 1418 days and compares it to the Second World War, highlighting the misappropriation of historical narratives.

Jan 13 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Marine Le Pen bets her political future in the trial for misappropriation of European funds of the National Front

Marine Le Pen's political future hangs in the balance as her appeal trial for the misappropriation of European funds related to the National Front has opened this week.

Jan 13 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Marine Le Pen appears before the Court of Appeals in Paris in a trial that will determine her political future

Marine Le Pen confronts a pivotal trial at the Paris Court of Appeals that could impact her candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections after a previous conviction for misappropriation of EU funds.

Jan 13 • 09:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Somalia: US halts assistance to federal government

The US has stopped all assistance to Somalia's federal government due to allegations of misappropriation of aid funds.

Jan 8 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The State Department announced the suspension of aid programs in Somalia

The U.S. State Department has suspended aid programs in Somalia following allegations of misappropriation of food assistance by Somali authorities.

Jan 8 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court acquits a consultant accused of keeping the money from clients who wanted to set up a company

The Supreme Court acquitted a consultant accused of misappropriating client funds intended for establishing a business, ruling that it was unclear whether the money was an advance for fees or management expenses.

Jan 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

US cuts off Minnesota’s child care funding amid massive fraud probe

The US has halted all child care funding to Minnesota amid allegations of extensive fraud involving the misappropriation of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent daycares.

Dec 30 • 23:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A Democratic Congresswoman Charged with Misappropriation of Funds Intended for the Fight Against Covid-19

American Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been charged with misappropriating Covid-19 relief funds, allegedly using part of the diverted money to finance her election campaign while facing a potential sentence of up to 53 years in prison.

Dec 30 • 19:38 UTC

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