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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

STT: Corruption Risks Observed in Flood Risk Assessment and Management Processes

An analysis by the STT reveals significant corruption risks in flood risk management in Lithuania due to legal regulation shortcomings and inconsistent decision-making procedures.

Mar 23 • 08:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: The special committee discusses the risks of political interference in conducting research

A special committee of the Estonian Parliament is set to discuss the risks of political interference in economic research during a public session.

Mar 23 • 05:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Justice Minister Starts Process to Hire New ACB Director, 50 Candidates to Be Interviewed Before Final Choice By President

Malawi's Minister of Justice has initiated the recruitment process for a new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, with 50 candidates set to be interviewed for this critical role.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The head of Czech Forests acted in favor of prominent figures. The company illegally covered his activities

The head of Czech Forests has been accused of acting in collusion with prominent individuals, with allegations that company activities were illegally concealed.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Paid, Passed': PF reveals how fraud schemes in public competitions operated

A Federal Police investigation has uncovered a fraud scheme in public competitions in Brazil, involving bribery and collusion from police officers.

Mar 23 • 01:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

There is no security without combating police corruption

The article discusses the deep-rooted issue of police corruption in Brazil and its connection to organized crime, emphasizing the need for serious public security policies.

Mar 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A president besieged by wars

The article discusses Javier Milei's presidency in Argentina, highlighting his ambitious cultural change proposals amid declining public approval and allegations of corruption.

Mar 22 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who are the investigated in the PF operation against fraud in public competitions

A Federal Police operation in Brazil is investigating fraud schemes in public competitions, leading to multiple arrests and search warrants across several states.

Mar 21 • 19:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Zelensky's man, swept away by a corruption scandal, appears in public alongside a famous actor

Andriy Yermak, a former powerful figure in Ukraine, made a rare public appearance accompanying American actor Sean Penn following a corruption scandal that sidelined him.

Mar 21 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police analyzes material and details new irregularities in works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating new irregularities related to a corruption scheme involving construction works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns retired judge and others involved in scheme with precatórios in Campo Grande

A retired judge and several others were sentenced for participating in a scheme that defrauded the public budget of Campo Grande, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor probe update as police 'consider corruption laws'

Police are considering using anti-corruption laws to investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his recent arrest for misconduct in public office.

Mar 20 • 13:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Bribery in Multimillion-Dollar Construction Project: What's Next?

A Lithuanian company is under investigation for allegedly bribing a public servant in connection with a million-euro construction contract.

Mar 20 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

P. Psomiadis: 10-Year Imprisonment for the '45s'

P. Psomiadis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption related to public works in Thessaloniki.

Mar 20 • 11:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The penalties will be severe! Ruks comments on the unacceptable actions of the Jelgava law enforcers

Latvia's State Police chief has initiated a renewed internal review following unethical behavior by police officials as revealed in a recent TV show.

Mar 20 • 10:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Condemnation of Psomiadis for the '45,000 euro' projects: 10 years imprisonment for works and employee contracts

Former Thessaloniki prefect Panagiotis Psomiadis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for mismanagement and false certification regarding public contracts, with the possibility of house arrest during the appeals process.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Corruption news filter: Fico tries to convince students that wealth beyond his income is acceptable

Robert Fico attempts to rationalize his luxurious lifestyle to students, claiming it is appropriate given his role as a public figure.

Mar 20 • 05:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Secret videos revealing discussions of corruption released in Slovenia before elections; Prime Minister requests investigation by the European Commission

Secret recordings discussing corruption among high-ranking officials in Slovenia have been made public ahead of crucial elections, prompting Prime Minister Golob to call for an investigation by the European Commission.

Mar 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Economy, scandals, and social bad mood

Argentina's government under Javier Milei faces significant turmoil due to economic challenges, corruption scandals, political conflicts, and a shift in public sentiment.

Mar 20 • 00:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former mayor of Americana and current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra sentenced to return R$ 276,000 from daycare construction

Diego De Nadai, the former mayor of Americana, and Luciano Corrêa, the current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra, have been ordered to repay R$ 276,600 to public coffers due to irregular payments made for daycare construction in 2011.

Mar 19 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests Gaeco to investigate allegations of supposed criminal organization in Saae of Sorocaba

The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.

Mar 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates suspicion of conflict of interest of deputy who celebrated hospital bidding in MT

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has opened an investigation into potential conflict of interest involving state deputy Valmir Moretto, who celebrated a hospital bidding process shortly after its signing.

Mar 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The French businessman Vincent Bolloré will be prosecuted for 'corruption of a foreign public official'

Vincent Bolloré, a prominent French businessman, is set to face prosecution for alleged corruption involving foreign public officials in Africa.

Mar 19 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges federal deputy for money laundering in Adriano da Nóbrega scheme

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has charged federal deputy Rogério Teixeira Júnior in connection with a money laundering scheme linked to the notorious militiaman Adriano da Nóbrega.

Mar 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigated for fraud in bids, vice mayor of Hortolândia returns to office after court authorization

Cafu César, the vice mayor of Hortolândia, has returned to his position following a court decision that revoked his suspension amid an ongoing investigation into public bidding fraud.

Mar 19 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1906: Federal Police investigates if money diverted from the INSS helped pay for travels of Lulinha; Lieutenant Colonel arrested for killing wife in SP claimed to be 'alpha male' in the relationship; Recreational drug use may double stroke risk, studies warn

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating whether funds diverted from the INSS were used to cover travels for Lulinha, while a Lieutenant Colonel faces arrest for allegedly murdering his wife, claiming to embody 'alpha male' traits, and new studies highlight the increased risk of stroke associated with recreational drug use.

Mar 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N24bn public projects abandoned in states – Report

A report by BudgIT revealed that approximately N24 billion worth of public projects have been abandoned or fraudulently delivered across several Nigerian states.

Mar 19 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

They Insist on the Electoral Scenarios in a Parliament that is Turning into a Daily Reality Show

The article discusses the ongoing political scandals and controversies in Greece's parliament, likening it to a reality show and highlighting the manipulation of public funds.

Mar 19 • 02:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Judiciary under scrutiny: Why Tsoho must answer to the people

The integrity of Nigeria's judiciary is challenged as Chief Judge John Terhemba Tsoho faces allegations of failing to declare assets adequately, prompting essential discussions on public trust.

Mar 19 • 01:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor revokes law that donated land to public servant and daughter-in-law of councilman in MT

The mayor of Luciara has revoked a law granting public land to a public servant who is the daughter-in-law of a local councilman, following a ruling by the state's Court of Accounts deeming the donation illegal.

Mar 18 • 20:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Latvia, 21 individuals arrested for fraud in public IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros

A total of 21 people, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to public IT procurement contracts.

Mar 18 • 16:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Magistrates and an Investigated Person Together at the No Referendum Conference: The Trani Case Erupts

A controversy arises as magistrates attend a public conference alongside a person being investigated for corruption, highlighting questions of propriety ahead of the upcoming justice referendum in Italy.

Mar 18 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of the Public Ministry targets two civil servants suspected of diverting funds in company contracts by Agehab

A public operation in Goiás is investigating two civil servants linked to the misappropriation of public funds within the Agehab's contracting processes.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

"Tick-tock, merchants." Progressives intensified their fight against corruption after a drop in preferences

Progressive Slovakia has intensified its anti-corruption rhetoric in response to a decline in public support.

Mar 18 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Latvian police arrest 21 people due to a 1.5 million euro procurement fraud

Latvian police arrested 21 individuals, including several officials, in connection with a 1.5 million euro procurement fraud case initiated by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In a case of information technology fraud, among those arrested are also state officials

Latvian police arrested 21 people, including state officials, in connection with a €1.5 million information technology procurement fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former mayor who signed more than 90 blank checks is convicted based on the 'Ostrich Theory' for embezzlement in MG

Former João Pinheiro mayor Sérgio Vaz Soares was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for misappropriating public funds, with emphasis on his deliberate ignorance of irregularities.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption

A former executive of the Shire of Coorow has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and corruption while employed in a public office.

Mar 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shared Dreams or Shared Nightmares?

The article discusses the judicial delays in a case involving embezzlement of public funds for social housing by the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.

Mar 18 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Cristina Kirchner Wanted to Be a Millionaire

The article discusses the current political climate surrounding Cristina Kirchner, reflecting on her ambitions and recent public support.

Mar 18 • 03:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon considers filing a legal distortion charge against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki as Myung Tae-kyun fails to attend trial

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is considering filing charges of legal distortion against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki after Myung Tae-kyun, a key witness in his corruption trial, failed to appear in court.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

By unanimous decision, STF condemns two deputies and a former deputy of the PL for embezzlement of amendments

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil has unanimously convicted two current deputies and one former deputy for embezzling public funds designated for health amendments.

Mar 18 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Security: Brazil Cannot Wait Any Longer

A recent survey reveals that violence and corruption are primary concerns for Brazilians, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated public security efforts across all government levels.

Mar 17 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The delay in arresting those involved in the INSS fraud

The article discusses the slow progress of investigations by Brazil's Federal Police into a billion-dollar fraud scheme involving the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), highlighting the resultant risks to society and public resources.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO detects a payment to the former director of Highways from a construction company benefiting from the works under investigation in the 'Koldo case'

Investigators are probing a suspicious payment from a construction company to the former director of Highways, linked to public contracts being investigated.

Mar 17 • 18:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of Bribes: What Cristina Kirchner is Accused of and Why She Testifies in Comodoro Py

Former President Cristina Kirchner testified today in the Comodoro Py courts regarding allegations of leading a bribery scheme involving public works contracts.

Mar 17 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police operation targets fraud scheme in public contests in PB and other states

A Federal Police operation in Brazil has uncovered a fraud scheme involving public contests in multiple states, leading to searches and arrests.

Mar 17 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP launches operation to investigate police suspected of facilitating the escape of 23 prisoners in Manaus

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has initiated Operation Sentinela to investigate military police suspected of aiding the escape of 23 inmates from a police prison in Manaus.

Mar 17 • 12:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner testifies in the Cuadernos case, LIVE: the examination of the former President and Julio De Vido in Comodoro Py, minute by minute

Cristina Kirchner is testifying today in the Cuadernos bribery case amid heightened security and notable public interest.

Mar 17 • 10:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] Public Officials Create ‘New Positions’ Ensuring Retirement Age... Seoul Gangseo District Council Chair Under Suspicion of Accepting Bribes

Two officials from the Seoul Gangseo District Council are under police investigation for allegedly accepting bribes and manipulating hiring for a secure public position.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC

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