Tag #Political Corruption

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Bolsonaro's R$30.5 Million in Suspicious Bank Transactions Under Scrutiny

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's bank accounts showed R$ 30.5 million in transactions between March 2023 and June 2024, raising concerns about money laundering according to a financial intelligence report analyzed by the Federal Police. The report flagged at least 50 suspicious transactio...

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Merivale's Lobbying Shifts Light Rail Stop, Benefiting Ivy Precinct

Merivale successfully lobbied the NSW Liberal government to move a light rail stop away from Wynyard Station and closer to its Ivy precinct, despite negative impacts on commuters and smaller businesses struggling financially due to the light rail's construction.

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Fife Councillor Jailed for Child Sex Abuse

Former Fife Council Labour councillor David Graham, 43, was jailed for 27 months for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl between February and August 2023, accumulating over £42,000 in salary while on bail and facing public outrage.

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Gender Equality
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Greek Politics: 25 Years of Unchanged Corruption

In a recent article, an emeritus professor reflects on Anastasis Papalygouras' 2000 book "Peri diaphoras", noting its continued relevance 25 years later due to persistent political corruption, citizen disillusionment, and the erosion of democratic values in Greece.

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WA Coral Reef Crisis Spurs Protests and Inquiry

Protests against Woodside Energy's open day at the WA Maritime Museum highlighted the 90% mortality rate of some WA coral reefs due to a marine heatwave, prompting a parliamentary investigation into development approvals and raising concerns about future environmental damage.

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Life Below Water
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Milei's $Libra Involvement: Corruption or Incompetence?

Former Argentinian Foreign Minister Diana Mondino questioned President Javier Milei's intelligence or integrity regarding his promotion of the $Libra cryptocurrency, which subsequently collapsed causing over $200 million in losses, prompting investigations in the US and Argentina.

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Former NYC Advisor Gives Reporter Cash in Chip Bag Amidst FBI Probe

Winnie Greco, a former advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams who resigned amid an FBI investigation, gave a reporter cash disguised in a bag of potato chips after a campaign event; the mayor's campaign claims no prior knowledge and suspended Greco from volunteer duties.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Russian Ex-Deputy Accused of Selling Classified Information to US for $45 Million

Former Russian State Duma deputy Magomed Gadzhiev, designated a foreign agent, faces asset forfeiture in Russia after allegedly selling classified information to the US for at least \$45 million while abroad; he also allegedly supported Ukrainian fighters and sanctions against Russia.

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Turkey: From Earthquake Solidarity to Present-Day Corruption"

A reflection on the aftermath of the 1999 Turkey earthquake contrasts the initial outpouring of national unity and compassion with the present-day prevalence of corruption and societal division.

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No Poverty
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New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, were indicted on Friday on federal charges of conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, for allegedly hiding a romantic relationship and using city funds for personal trips, concluding a three-year federal investigation.

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CHP Officials Accuse Aydın Mayor of Defection to AKP Amidst Blackmail Allegations

Aydın Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu is alleged to be joining the AKP, along with three other mayors and municipal members, sparking outrage within the CHP and accusations of blackmail and pressure from the AKP.

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Fabricated Resumes Rock Spanish Politics

The recent scandal involving fabricated resumes in Spanish politics has resulted in three resignations, exposing a culture of deception and impacting public trust; the issue highlights systemic weaknesses and underscores the need for stronger internal party controls and accountability measures.

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