Tag #Corruption

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Guardia Civil Implicates Top Officials in Spanish Bid-Rigging Scheme

A Guardia Civil report alleges former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera and Koldo García, advisor to ex-Minister José Luis Ábalos, manipulated public contracts to benefit companies like Acciona, involving 14 projects and documented in 490 pages of evidence, including intercepted communications.

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€720 Million in Suspect Spanish Public Works Contracts Investigated

A Spanish investigation uncovered over €720 million in suspicious public works contracts awarded by the Ministry of Transport, primarily to Acciona (€537 million), with alleged bribes facilitated by former advisor Koldo García and ex-PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán, starting in 2015 and involving contr...

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Acciona Implicated in €500 Million Spanish Bribery Scandal

Acciona faces a bribery scandal after a Guardia Civil investigation revealed alleged payments totaling €1,070,000 to former Spanish Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor, to secure over €500 million in public works contracts between 2018 and 2021.

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Armenian Parliament Rejects Bill for Fee-Based Shorter Military Service"

Armenian Parliament's Defense Committee rejected MP Hayk Sarksyan's bill allowing shorter military service for a fee (\$60,000 for one month, \$47,000 for four months), citing concerns about discrimination and lack of effectiveness in reducing draft evasion and corruption.

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Guatemala: Attempts to Oust President Arévalo Threaten Democracy

In Guatemala, Attorney General Consuelo Porras is repeatedly trying to oust President Bernardo Arévalo using baseless charges, jeopardizing democracy and human rights as key judicial appointments approach; international concern is mounting, but the US response is insufficient.

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Spanish Investigation Reveals Alleged Bribery in Public Works Contracts

A Guardia Civil report revealed transcripts suggesting former Minister José Luis Ábalos and PSOE officials discussed rigging public works contracts, leading to searches of Ábalos's home and several companies allegedly involved in 400,000 euros in bribes, an expansion of an investigation that initial...

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Trump Administration Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Cartels, Targeting Corrupt Foreign Officials

The Trump administration announced a new policy prioritizing prosecution of foreign officials aiding drug cartels and dismantling their financial networks, escalating its crackdown on transnational crime and potentially impacting relations with Mexico.

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PSOE Mayor Demands Extraordinary Congress, Sánchez Reelection Challenge

Merida Mayor Antonio Rodríguez Osuna publicly urged PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez to call an extraordinary federal congress and not seek reelection, citing "shame and repugnance" over the Santos Cerdán corruption scandal and advocating for broader party reform.

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Disability Benefits Fraud Ring Busted in Agrinio

A criminal ring in Agrinio, Greece, defrauded disability boards by providing benefits to ineligible individuals, causing significant public funds loss; an investigation uncovered a scheme involving a private citizen, an EFKA employee, a lawyer, and an accountant, who colluded to obtain payments for ...

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Suriname's New President Faces Steep Challenges

Suriname's president-elect, Jennifer Simons, inherits a nation grappling with debt, poverty, and corruption; her plan involves prudent oil revenue management, anti-corruption measures, and a plea for patience from citizens.

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Kirchner Sentenced to Prison, Argentina Faces Political Crisis

A court in Argentina sentenced former president Cristina Kirchner to six years in prison for corruption, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about political stability ahead of upcoming elections. The ruling, which also prohibits her from holding public office, involves the alleged misa...

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Secret Recordings Expose Spanish Public Works Corruption

Following secret recordings by former advisor Koldo García, a major anti-corruption operation is underway in Spain, targeting public works contracts and involving high-ranking Socialist Party officials José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, with searches conducted across multiple provinces.

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