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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

World Bank urges federal government to expedite funding for SP metro expansion

The World Bank has urged the São Paulo government to speed up processes for releasing funds for metro expansion projects totaling $650 million.

Mar 1 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Undercover officer allegedly used public money for romantic break in Venice

An undercover officer is accused of misusing public funds to cover a romantic trip to Venice while posing as a political activist.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two judges dismissed a complaint against Insfrán for transferring money from the province to the Justicialist Party

Two judges dismissed a complaint against the governor of Formosa, Gildo Insfrán, regarding the alleged diversion of public funds to the Justicialist Party.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now speaks the woman who massaged naked Andrew

The woman who provided massages to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has spoken out about her experiences amidst ongoing investigations into the former prince's use of public funds.

Feb 27 • 18:01 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
🇧🇷 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Senate Summons Justice Minister Oswald Tweh for Filing Criminal Case Against Lawmakers

The Liberian Senate has summoned Justice Minister Oswald Tweh to explain procedural irregularities related to a withdrawn criminal subpoena against the Senate concerning financial discrepancies.

Feb 27 • 10:19 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

David Colmenares participates in FAIS event; emphasizes the importance of auditing resources

David Colmenares Páramo highlights the critical role of auditing in ensuring the effective, honest, and transparent use of public funds meant for social infrastructure projects benefiting people in extreme poverty during a training event for the FAIS 2026.

Feb 27 • 05:12 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Nuns killed in Burundi, a 50-year-old man arrested: he coordinated a cooperative in Emilia for years

After 12 years, the case regarding the murder of three Missionary nuns in Burundi has led to the arrest of Harushimana Guillaume, linked to the crimes while also managing public funds in Italy.

Feb 26 • 16:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

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
🇧🇷 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Investment funds hit traditional Andalusian olive groves: super-intensive farming captures CAP subsidies and spikes water consumption

Investment funds are negatively impacting traditional olive farming in Andalusia by monopolizing public aid and significantly increasing water consumption.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The makeup of Inga Ruginienė - paid for by state funds, but this is not a new practice

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

Feb 26 • 04:01 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 • 18:05 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
🇬🇷 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
🇮🇹 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Former California charity CEO charged with stealing $1.2m in public funds

The former CEO of a San Francisco charity has been charged with stealing over $1.2 million in public funds intended to support homeless services.

Feb 24 • 21:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The campaign organized by Latvian Public Media has raised 546,803 euros so far to provide warmth to Ukraine

Latvian Public Media successfully raised funds to support Ukraine during its ongoing energy crisis due to the war.

Feb 24 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New Economic Plan: Defense Billions Drain Government's Room for Maneuver and Leave Fewer Funds for Welfare

Denmark's government faces a challenging balance between rising defense spending and the need for public welfare funding, as outlined in their new economic plan toward 2035.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF and Congress decide to draft a transition proposal after meeting about additional payments

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) and Congress have agreed to create a transition rule to regulate the payment of indemnity funds known as 'penduricalhos' in the public service.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Uniform Card can be withdrawn directly from BRB agencies

The School Uniform Card for public school students in Brazil can now be collected at agencies of the Banco de Brasília (BRB), with funds available for purchasing uniforms.

Feb 24 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Askatasuna, damage of nearly 300 thousand euros after the demonstration on January 31

The costs incurred from the January 31 Askatasuna demonstration in Turin amount to nearly 300,000 euros, impacting public funds and services in the city.

Feb 24 • 08:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Serious crimes in Western Swedish care companies - eleven charged

Eleven individuals have been charged with serious financial crimes related to fraudulent activities in Western Swedish care companies, involving millions of kronor in public funds.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes orders suspension of 'penduricalhos' for the Public Ministry and Judiciary

Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court ordered that indemnity funds, known as 'penduricalhos', can only be paid to members of the Judiciary and Public Ministry if provided for by law approved by the National Congress.

Feb 24 • 04:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should foreign companies get public money? Poles respond

A recent survey indicates that a significant portion of Polish citizens supports a local content policy that favors public funds being allocated primarily to Polish firms.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

Former Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massages during his tenure as the U.K.'s trade envoy, alongside extravagant spending, according to former civil servants.

Feb 23 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

More pressure for the British monarchy: revealing personal expenses that Andrew paid with public funds

Revelations have surfaced regarding Prince Andrew's alleged use of public funds for personal expenses during his tenure as a commercial envoy for Britain.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF arrests former health secretary for diverting SUS funds in Selvíria (MS)

The former health secretary of Selvíria, Edgar Barbosa dos Santos, was arrested by the Federal Police for allegedly misappropriating funds from Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS).

Feb 23 • 16:13 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Voting: Which of these 15 women should get a statue?

A survey reveals that only 43 statues of historically significant women exist in Denmark compared to 483 statues of men, prompting the Danish Ministry of Culture to allocate funds for new statues to honor women, inviting public participation in the voting process.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Voting: Which woman should be honored with a statue?

A survey reveals that there are only 43 statues of historically significant women compared to 483 statues of men in Denmark, prompting the Ministry of Culture to allocate funds for new statues honoring women.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged massages to taxpayers while trade envoy, say reports

Reports reveal that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel expenses during his time as the UK's trade envoy.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

60 seconds: The Assistance Scandal in Södertälje

A family including a police officer, a lawyer, and a pilot has been implicated in a major fraud scheme involving assistance compensation in Södertälje, Sweden.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An anonymous donor gives 21 kilos of gold to a city in Japan with a special condition: "It's an impressive amount of money"

An anonymous donor has gifted 21 kilograms of gold, valued at over 500 million yen, to a city in Japan with the condition that the funds be used to improve public services, particularly water infrastructure.

Feb 21 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor says Gaviões da Fiel muse bought car and property with PCC money

The Public Prosecutor's Office claims that Natacha Horana, a model and muse for the Gaviões da Fiel, purchased luxury items using funds from the criminal organization PCC.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Former Connecticut police chief arrested for allegedly stealing $85K in public funds

Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson has been arrested for allegedly stealing $85,000 from city funds, raising concerns about public trust in law enforcement.

Feb 21 • 02:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After salary increase approval, Chamber adjusts cabinet fund and parliamentary quota value

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has announced an adjustment in the cabinet funds and parliamentary quotas following the recent approval of salary increases for its staff.

Feb 21 • 02:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: Newsom officially approved $590 million in emergency funds to avoid public transportation cuts

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law to allocate $590 million in emergency funds to prevent cuts in public transportation services in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Feb 20 • 14:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Medicine between the laboratory and the market: Who writes and funds medical studies?

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the pharmaceutical and food industry funding of medical research and the evolution of medical research practices over the years.

Feb 20 • 10:43 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU still evaluates how to handle Vorcaro's parties with authorities

The TCU is considering whether to investigate the participation of politicians and authorities at parties organized by former banker Daniel Vorcaro in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 00:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sweden on Credit

Sweden's finance minister announces the country is out of funds, sparking significant public reaction and debate over economic policy and immigration matters.

Feb 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A municipal worker is sentenced for embezzling funds: he bought two BMWs and a summer house

A former municipal worker in Bolton, England, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for embezzling public funds to purchase two BMWs and a summer house.

Feb 18 • 21:49 UTC

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