Tag #Corruption

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Mexican Congress Protects Accused Politician Cuauhtémoc Blanco from Prosecution

The Mexican Congress voted against removing the immunity of Cuauhtémoc Blanco, a Morena party member and former governor accused of rape by his half-sister and facing multiple corruption charges, despite opposition from within Morena and accusations of ties to organized crime; the vote was largely s...

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M23 Gains in DRC: Systemic Issues Cripple Congolese Army

Despite a larger Congolese army and increased military spending, the M23 rebel group continues to conquer vast territories in eastern DRC due to systemic corruption, low troop morale, lack of training and equipment within the FARDC, and the support of Rwandan soldiers.

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56% Bias Score

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Prison Governor Charged After Illegally Releasing Inmate and Accepting Bribe

A prison governor, Kerri Pegg, faces charges for misconduct after illegally releasing a drug-dealing inmate, Anthony Saunderson, and accepting a "£12,000 Mercedes car" as a gift; police found Saunderson's DNA at her home.

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44% Bias Score

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Spanish Priest Sentenced for €366,000 Embezzlement

A Spanish priest, Antonio Casado, and his accomplice Miguela D., were sentenced for embezzling €366,027.65 from the Divino Salvador parish in Vejer de la Frontera between 2014 and 2018, via 167 bank transfers, with Casado receiving a 2.5-year prison sentence and Miguela D. a 2-year sentence.

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10,000 Protest in Skopje Over North Macedonia Nightclub Fire

In Skopje, North Macedonia, 10,000 people protested the March 16th nightclub fire in Kicevo that killed 59, demanding accountability for officials enabling the club's illegal operation and systemic corruption.

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Goldknopf Resigns After Controversial Actions and Anti-Zionist Anthem Incident

Israeli Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf faced intense criticism and calls for resignation after controversially reallocating budget funds, repurposing housing projects, and dancing to an anti-Zionist anthem, ultimately resigning from his position in the Prime Minister's Office.

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Head of Spain's 2030 World Cup Bid Resigns Amid Ranking Scandal

María Tato, head of Spain's 2030 World Cup bid, resigned after altering stadium rankings to favor Anoeta over Vigo, following an EL MUNDO investigation and internal RFEF inquiry.

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Macedonian Parliament Postpones Session Amidst Kochani Fire Outrage

The Macedonian parliament postponed its session following a deadly nightclub fire in Kochani, sparking controversy due to perceived avoidance of accountability for widespread corruption and negligence, leaving citizens feeling abandoned by their elected officials.

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Greek Supreme Court Orders Disciplinary Probe into Release of Rhodes Corruption Suspects

Following an anonymous tip-off in June 2024, seven individuals accused of involvement in a Rhodes urban planning corruption ring were released by the investigating judge and prosecutor, despite the discovery of large sums of cash in a suspect's house, prompting the Supreme Court to launch an urgent ...

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Philippine Mayor Jailed: Massive Scam Exposes POGO Industry Corruption

In the Philippines, Bamban's beloved mayor, Alice Guo, is jailed on human trafficking and espionage charges following a police raid revealing a massive online scam operation she allegedly permitted, highlighting systemic issues within the POGO industry.

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56% Bias Score

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Grasser Corruption Conviction Upheld: Four-Year Sentence After 16-Year Trial

Austria's Supreme Court upheld the corruption conviction of former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, sentencing him to four years in prison for his involvement in a €961 million privatization deal of 60,000 public housing units in 2004, involving a €9.61 million bribe allegedly channeled through ...

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Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges

A Swiss appeals court cleared former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini of corruption charges on Tuesday, ending a long-running legal battle stemming from a 2011 payment of 2 million Swiss francs.

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