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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Promises, ghost commission and working nucleus: what is known about the investigation that points to embezzlement in social projects in TO

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Apartments on Avenida Atlântica and mansion in the mountains: Federal Police sees signs of incompatibility between Bacellar's wealth and income

The Federal Police in Brazil has indicated that there are significant discrepancies between the wealth of state deputy Rodrigo Bacellar and his declared income as a public servant and businessman.

Feb 28 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The hour and the time of the Judiciary

The article discusses the public's distrust and dissatisfaction with the Brazilian judiciary system, highlighting perceptions of its elitism, corruption, and inefficiency.

Feb 27 • 23:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Protect your integrity, sanctity of judiciary, Ogun CJ urges judges

The Chief Judge of Ogun State urges judges to uphold the integrity of the judiciary and resist corruption during a public lecture commemorating the 50th anniversary of the state’s judiciary system.

Feb 27 • 21:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Survey: disapproval of Milei grows and corruption consolidates as the main problem for Argentines

A recent survey indicates that disapproval of President Javier Milei has risen to 57% as corruption becomes the leading concern among Argentines.

Feb 27 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The police are investigating a villa in France. Kažimír's partner threatens lawsuit

Slovak police are investigating a villa in France linked to the partner of Slovakia's central bank governor over alleged corruption related to public IT contracts.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Learn who is the president of the City Council arrested on suspicion of fraud in Bahia

The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, also known as "Cachoeira do Bolo," was arrested amidst an operation investigating public contract fraud in Bahia.

Feb 27 • 12:46 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Social project to combat drugs had 100% of funds diverted on the same day of transfer, says police

A Brazilian police report reveals that a social project aimed at combating drug abuse in Palmas misappropriated all public funds intended for its operation shortly after the funds were transferred.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am not corrupt...', said Kejriwal while crying

'I am not corrupt...' claimed Arvind Kejriwal, expressing his emotions during a public address.

Feb 27 • 07:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prisoners Were Forced to Vote for Candidates Chosen by Criminal Organization in ES; Five People are Charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office

In Espírito Santo, Brazil, five individuals have been charged with coercing prisoners to vote for specific candidates during the 2022 elections, allegedly under threat of retaliation.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Late Fees', 'Temporary Additions', 'Other': Generic Terms Camouflage Extras in Magistrate Salaries

The article discusses how Brazilian magistrates receive additional payments above the constitutional ceiling, described with vague terms, including amounts paid even after mandatory retirement due to penalties for serious offenses.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice condemns André Ceciliano and imposes a fine; former president of Alerj remains eligible

André Ceciliano, former president of the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly, was fined for administrative misconduct but will not face disqualification from public office.

Feb 26 • 23:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano anti-graft agency recovers vehicles from Kwankwaso’s son, four others

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully recovered government-owned vehicles from former officials, including the son of a notable politician.

Feb 26 • 23:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina falls again in the Corruption Perception Index: an institutional warning sign

Argentina has again dropped in the Corruption Perception Index, reflecting a worrying decline in the integrity of its public sector.

Feb 26 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company targeted by accusations continues contracts with the city hall until the end of the investigation, says Nunes

São Paulo's Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced that an investigated company will retain its city contracts during ongoing inquiries into its connections with a dismissed tourism secretary.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL1 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A CPI session in Brazil escalated into a physical confrontation while discussing sensitive political issues, including the financial conduct of public figures and various interventions by politicians.

Feb 26 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Power of Attorney Points to Possible 'Hidden Partnership' Between Businesswoman and Former Deputy Secretary in SPTuris Contracts

The dismissal of São Paulo's Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Rodolfo Marinho, is linked to allegations of a hidden partnership with a businesswoman in lucrative contracts with city tourism.

Feb 26 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Promises, ghost commission and operational nuclei: understand the embezzlement of R$ 650 thousand from social projects

A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor Palovič acquitted in the case of 100,000 euros bribery to cover up the investigation of Carlton

A specialized court in Banská Bystrica has acquitted prosecutor Bystrík Palovič of charges related to bribery and abuse of public office.

Feb 26 • 17:38 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Comptroller issued 206 reports with indications of criminal responsibility to decentralized autonomous governments since 2024

The Ecuadorian Comptroller's Office has issued 206 reports indicating possible criminal responsibility in public administration over the past two years.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO claims that Koldo García "took advantage" of former Adif chief Pardo de Vera to rig contracts

The UCO has released a report alleging that Koldo García exploited the influence of former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to manipulate public contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP executes warrant against investigated individual who moved funds even during preventive detention

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is conducting Operation Camouflage to investigate money laundering linked to a criminal organization.

Feb 26 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marcelo Caumo, former mayor of Lajeado, is arrested by the Federal Police

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested as part of a Federal Police operation investigating the embezzlement of public funds.

Feb 26 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Those who wear the uniform must be above suspicion

The article discusses recent incidents involving law enforcement officers in Italy that threaten public trust in the police.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo on the GAD Expenditure Law: 'The people's money should go to the people, not to political pockets'

Minister Natalia Morillo emphasized that the newly approved expenditure law for autonomous decentralized governments aims to ensure that public funds benefit the citizens directly.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

President of Częstochowa Suspected of Corruption Crimes. What's Happen to the Charges

The President of Częstochowa, Krzysztof Matyjaszczyk, has been detained due to allegations of corruption related to public procurement.

Feb 25 • 19:13 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Acting IG Disu declares zero tolerance for corruption, end to impunity

Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has pledged to eliminate corruption and impunity within the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing a focus on human rights and public cooperation.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Councilman arrested on suspicion of participating in fraud schemes in BA

The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, and six others were arrested for suspected involvement in public contract fraud during Operation Kit Dispensa.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public server is removed and luxury cars are seized in PF operation against corruption, in PA

The Federal Police conducted a major operation in Pará targeting corruption involving a federal public servant, resulting in the seizure of luxury cars and cash.

Feb 25 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tragic health system in Ecuador

Ecuador's health system is in disarray, plagued by corruption, inadequate resources, and unmet constitutional obligations.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Father and Son for Suspected Embezzlement from Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Former Director of Ventspils County to be tried for exceeding official authority for selfish purposes

A former executive director in Latvia faces legal proceedings for allegedly misusing his authority to reassign employees before being suspended from his position.

Feb 25 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Italy: The European Public Prosecutor's Office requested the arrest of 16 researchers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers and professionals involved in technology who allegedly misused EU funds for personal benefits.

Feb 25 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former councilman arrested in Ceará for promoting child prostitution

A former politician from Ceará, known as Duca de Pacatuba, was arrested for promoting child prostitution following a conviction.

Feb 25 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation to combat bidding fraud, corruption, and money laundering

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Vassalos to tackle a criminal organization accused of fraud in public bidding, corruption, and money laundering involving public officials.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

TV, iPad, and PCs with EU funds. The scandal of Italian teachers

A European investigation has uncovered a corruption scandal involving university professors, researchers, and educators in Italy, leading to a request for arrests by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 25 • 06:06 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

SL on the bribery scandal: 'We need to look at whether our routines have failed'

The Stockholm Public Transport Authority (SL) is investigating potential failures in their procedures amid ongoing investigations into a bribery scandal involving multiple suspects.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Former drivers of Ušakov are sentenced to prison for fictitious "employment" at "Rīgas satiksme"

Two former drivers of Ušakov have been sentenced to prison for extensive fraud involving the public enterprise "Rīgas satiksme".

Feb 25 • 04:21 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

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

MPRJ reopens investigation against Carlos Bolsonaro for suspected corruption

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation against former city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro and 25 others for alleged public money embezzlement through the use of ghost employees.

Feb 24 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE asks police to investigate former aide of Raquel Lyra for post with complaint against Recife secretaries

The Pernambuco Public Prosecutor's Office has requested an investigation into journalist Manoel Medeiros for allegedly making false accusations against public officials.

Feb 24 • 20:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"With the little treasure they bought iPhones, TVs, and PCs": the EU prosecutor requests the arrest of 16 Italian professors and researchers

The European Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian educators and IT company employees for corruption and manipulating public contracts.

Feb 24 • 16:46 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Bags, lingerie, and perfumes stolen. But the thieves are police officers and carabinieri

An investigation reveals that police officers and carabinieri in Rome stole goods from a store instead of maintaining public order.

Feb 24 • 13:13 UTC

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