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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Commission decides to archive complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi (PT) in Natal City Hall

The special committee of the Natal City Hall has decided to archive a complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi concerning alleged misuse of public funds for a political event.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Culture warns young people who fraudulently use the Cultural Voucher spending it in nightclubs that they must return the money to the Administration

The Spanish Ministry of Culture has warned that young people who misuse the Cultural Voucher in nightclubs will have to repay the funds.

Feb 25 • 12:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Newspaper: Andrew used taxpayer money for massages – Strict criteria for female masseurs

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under investigation for misuse of official position, accused of using taxpayer funds for private massages.

Feb 24 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time - received a new one from Kyyjärvi

The city council of Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time amid allegations of poor management and misuse of city funds.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The appellate court has begun to examine the case of Marijampolė mayor Povilas Isoda's "checks"

The appellate court in Lithuania has commenced proceedings regarding the case involving Marijampolė mayor Povilas Isoda and the alleged misuse of funds.

Feb 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

To Vima Today: What Justice is Investigating for Panagopoulos, the Next Steps

Greek Justice is investigating GSEE President Giannis Panagopoulos for potential misuse of state and European funds.

Feb 18 • 03:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Pirkanmaa Executive Burned 1.4 Million of Company’s Funds – Money Flowed to These Entities

A Finnish CEO was sentenced to conditional imprisonment for misusing company funds amounting to nearly €1.4 million over four years, including unauthorized sponsorship of his child's sports activities.

Feb 15 • 17:05 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Kim Byeong-ki Cancels Defamation Lawsuit... "It Can Be Settled This Way" Remarks Reveal Circumstances

Kim Byeong-ki, an independent lawmaker, has canceled a defamation lawsuit to potentially suppress investigations into his wife's alleged misuse of corporate cards and illegal political funds following the 2024 general election.

Feb 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen: what are the requisitions in the case of parliamentary assistants of the FN?

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for party assistants will conclude with a verdict on July 7.

Feb 11 • 17:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

SOS Mediterranean, Beehives in Togo... The Right Attacks Paris City Hall Subsidies to 'Clientelist Associations'

Rachida Dati criticizes the Paris mayor's office for allocating nearly 300 million euros annually to over 2800 associations, arguing these funds are a misuse during a time of budget constraints.

Feb 9 • 06:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Coalition Against the Prosecutor's Office / Šutaj Eštok Promises Different Results in MOM Investigations Than in the Case of the MiGs

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok claims that the investigation into the misuse of funds related to MOM (mobile testing sites) is progressing well, contrasting it with past investigations into military equipment donations.

Feb 8 • 13:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

bardella reiterates his support for le pen: 'I am preparing only to be head of government'

Jordan Bardella reaffirms his support for Marine Le Pen amid her ongoing appeal regarding misuse of EU funds.

Feb 7 • 12:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Will the French judiciary thwart Marine Le Pen's ambitions for the 2027 elections?

Marine Le Pen's political future hangs in the balance as she faces potential disqualification from the 2027 presidential elections due to legal challenges regarding misuse of EU funds.

Feb 7 • 04:28 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

UAM does not monitor the assets of its officials despite a shortfall of more than 120 million pesos

The Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) has recorded alleged misuse of public funds amounting to 125.8 million pesos due to irregular payments for public works, yet its internal oversight does not monitor if the assets of its officials increase irregularly.

Feb 4 • 07:09 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests to maintain 5 years of disqualification against Le Pen without immediate execution

The Parisians Prosecutor's Office has requested a five-year disqualification for Marine Le Pen for misuse of European funds, identical to the previous ruling but without immediate execution.

Feb 4 • 03:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Le Pen Trial, Paris Prosecutor Formalizes Request for 5-Year Ineligibility Penalty

Marine Le Pen faces severe consequences as Paris prosecutors request a five-year ban from public office amid an appeal regarding the misuse of European Parliament funds.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Impeachment petition against Philippine Vice President as '1-year rule' deadline arrives

A citizens' group in the Philippines has filed a renewed impeachment petition against Vice President Sara Duterte, alleging misuse of public funds following a previous unconstitutional ruling by the Supreme Court.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The hairdresser, the butcher, the car to meet Arianna: the accusations against the Privacy Guarantor

The article discusses various accusations against the Privacy Guarantor in Italy, including misuse of funds and preferential treatments involving high-profile meetings and gifts.

Jan 15 • 12:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Minnesota fraud probe fuels IRS crackdown calls on nonprofit accused of Hamas links

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is under investigation for potential misuse of taxpayer funds and violations of federal law, prompting calls for IRS action regarding its tax-exempt status.

Jan 13 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: AOK and substitute funds also demand an end to the nursing budget

AOK and substitute health insurance funds criticize hospitals for the misuse of care budgets, stating that while costs and staffing are rising, patient care is not improving, ultimately disadvantaging contributors.

Jan 12 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Carlos Arenas: "It's time to end the resilience of the elites and for the people to take action"

Carlos Arenas advocates for the end of elite resilience and urges public action in response to political corruption and misuse of public funds.

Jan 2 • 20:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Crime & Justice

"Party" for insiders with EU funds

The article discusses the misuse of EU funds for the benefit of insiders in a party-like atmosphere.

Dec 29 • 14:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Choose the buffoon of the year. Three convincingly ahead of all, the battle is tense

The article discusses the selection of this year's 'UFH' (buffoon) of the year, highlighting intense competition and the increasing number of public officials in Croatia notorious for misuse of public funds.

Dec 27 • 13:51 UTC

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