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€9.5M Flood Contract Awarded to Firm Linked to Gürtel Conviction

The Valencian regional government awarded a €9.5 million emergency contract to CHM Obras e Infraestructuras, a firm linked to a Gürtel-convict, to repair flood damage, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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CHP Mayor Arrested Amidst Growing Pressure on Opposition Municipalities

Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, a CHP member, was arrested on January 13th on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," leading to a CHP-led effort to find a replacement and sparking concerns about political pressure on opposition municipali...

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Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns

Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.

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Imamoglu Condemns Akpolat Arrest as Politically Motivated

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu rallied supporters outside the Besiktas municipality building to protest the four-day detention of Mayor Rıza Akpolat on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," criticizing the government's actions as a pol...

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Peruvian Court Nullifies Keiko Fujimori's Money Laundering Trial

A Peruvian court declared null the trial against Keiko Fujimori and 32 others for money laundering, citing violations of their right to defense; the investigation will be returned to the preliminary inquiry phase.

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South Korean President Arrested After Martial Law Attempt

South Korean anti-corruption officials arrested former President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul on Wednesday following a standoff with 1,000 police officers; the arrest stems from an investigation into his attempted imposition of martial law last month and potential charges of rebellion.

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Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption

A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years and his wife to 7 years in prison for corruption, involving a \$240 million money laundering scheme and land gift from a real estate tycoon, sparking deadly protests.

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FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal

Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...

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German Court Hears Mask Fraud Case, Charges Dropped

Two businesspeople in Germany face charges related to selling low-quality Corona protective masks, procured from China during the pandemic, to pharmacies, though initial fraud charges were dropped; one defendant is a local politician.

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Istanbul Mayor and 39 Others Arrested on Corruption Charges

Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 39 others were arrested in Istanbul on charges of corruption and sent to Çağlayan Courthouse for questioning; the investigation focuses on allegations of bribery and manipulation of public tenders by a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş.

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Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance

In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.

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UK Anti-Corruption Minister Resigns Amid Family Ties Scrutiny

Britain's anti-corruption minister, Tulip Siddiq, resigned on Tuesday following an ethics investigation into her links to her aunt, ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite being cleared of wrongdoing; the investigation looked into the use of London apartments and an alleged 2013 nuc...

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