Tag #Political Corruption

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Murder of Peruvian Congress Advisor Exposes Alleged Prostitution Ring

A former legal advisor at the Peruvian Congress, Andrea Vidal Gómez, was murdered after a car ambush; investigations revealed a possible link to an alleged prostitution ring run by her former boss, Jorge Torres Saravia, potentially involving President of Congress Alejandro Soto, prompting outrage an...

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EU Court Rejects Ilan Șor's Appeal, Underscoring Moldova's Destabilization Efforts

A Moldovan court's rejection of Ilan Șor's appeal against EU sanctions highlights his ongoing efforts to destabilize Moldova using Russian funds, despite a 15-year prison sentence for bank fraud and his banned pro-Russian party.

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North Macedonian Vice PM Flees Amid Corruption Concerns

Artan Grubi, North Macedonia's former vice prime minister, fled the country on December 17, 2024, shortly before a planned police raid, raising concerns about corruption and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement.

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North Macedonia's Ex-Deputy PM Flees Amidst €8 Million Lottery Scandal

Former North Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi fled to Kosovo in a diplomatic vehicle before a police operation targeting an €8 million State Lottery embezzlement scheme, prompting accusations of negligence or complicity by the ruling party.

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Slovakian Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation, Government Responds with Forced Labor Law

Facing mass resignation threats from doctors citing corruption, understaffing, and poor working conditions, the Slovakian government passed a law enabling forced labor with potential prison sentences, while the Prime Minister downplayed the situation.

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Columnist Sounds Alarm on German Political Integrity

A German columnist decries the perceived moral failings and detachment from reality among leading politicians, urging readers to engage in informed political conversations during the upcoming holiday season to counter anti-democratic forces before the next election.

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Former NYC Advisor Surrenders on Bribery Charges

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams's chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, surrendered Thursday with her son and two real estate investors on bribery and money laundering charges, allegedly involving a $100,000 scheme for favors including construction permits and a visa.

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Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations

Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...

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Whistleblower's Actions Lead to Canadian Government Reforms

Jon Grant, a former CEO of Quaker Oats and chair of Canada Lands Company, exposed political corruption within the Canadian government under Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, leading to the firing of a cabinet minister and significant reforms in Crown corporation management.

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Atlantic City Mayor Indicted on Witness Tampering Charge

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. was indicted on a witness tampering charge for allegedly asking his daughter to retract her claims that he abused her; the indictment follows previous charges of assault, terroristic threats, and child endangerment against Small and his wife.

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Lagarde Indicted in False Accusation Case

Jean-Christophe Lagarde, former UDI president and mayor of Drancy, was indicted on October 8th for "organized fraud and receiving stolen goods" in connection with a false article in Le Point that accused LFI deputies Raquel Garrido and Alexis Corbière of exploiting an undocumented housekeeper; the a...

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House Blocks Release of Gaetz Ethics Report

The US House of Representatives voted to block the release of an ethics committee report investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and campaign finance misuse against former Representative Matt Gaetz, citing the termination of their investigative authority following his resignation o...

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