Tag #Public Funds

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SFO Investigates £400 Million Fraud Against Thurrock Council

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating a £400 million fraud against Thurrock Council, allegedly committed by Dubai-based Liam Kavanagh who spent £150 million on luxury items; the council is pursuing civil claims and the SFO is assisting.

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Court to Investigate Legality of Paris Building Transfer to PNV

The Spanish PP and Vox parties initiated a Court of Auditors investigation into the January 2024 transfer of a €17 million Paris building from the government to the PNV, questioning the legality of the transaction and raising concerns about potential misuse of public funds.

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Spanish Government's €475 Million Air Europa Bailout Under Investigation

Between July 16th and 22nd, 2020, the Spanish government approved a €475 million aid package for Air Europa, despite reservations from Deputy Prime Minister Nadia Calviño and amidst meetings between government officials, Air Europa representatives, and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, raisi...

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Dutch 'Big Five' Dominate European Fishing, Raising Sustainability Concerns

Five Dutch fishing companies, collectively known as the 'Big Five,' control almost 230 vessels and a sixth of the EU's fishing capacity, generating €2.4 billion in revenue in 2023, raising concerns about their dominance and unsustainable practices.

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Life Below Water
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Alberta Chief of Staff's Residence Raises Concerns in Political Interference Probe

Marshall Smith, former chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, lived in a $1.6 million Edmonton home owned by the sister of Sam Mraiche, whose business dealings with Alberta Health Services are under investigation for alleged political interference, raising further questions for investigat...

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6.3 Billion Euros in Errors Plague France's Family Benefits System

France's Court of Auditors reported 6.3 billion euros in uncorrected errors in the 2024 accounts of the Family Benefits branch of Social Security, primarily due to beneficiary errors in resource declarations, affecting RSA, activity bonus, and housing aid; the court cannot certify the accounts.

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Spanish Football Associations Sue Sports Council Over Unfair Funding

The Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) and the Women's Futsal Players' Association (AJFSF) are taking legal action against Spain's Higher Council of Sports (CSD) due to the lack of response to their complaints about irregularities—including potential data falsification—in the allocation of publi...

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Gender Equality
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PP Challenges Government's Transfer of Parisian Palace to PNV

The Spanish PP party is challenging the government's transfer of a Parisian palace to the PNV party via the Court of Accounts, citing lack of legal justification and potential misuse of public funds; the government refused to provide ownership documentation.

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Thames Water Withdraws Bonuses from £3bn Loan Amidst Investigation

Thames Water's plan to pay substantial bonuses to senior managers from a £3bn emergency loan, initially justified as necessary for staff retention, has been withdrawn following public outrage and revelations that the company's chair misrepresented creditors' involvement. MPs are now investigating wh...

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Valencia investigates €482,000 in contracts amid allegations of irregularities

Valencia's Socialist party filed a complaint about €482,000 in contracts awarded by two Vox councilors, alleging irregularities including arbitrary company selection, post-award contract changes, and falsified documents; the UCO is investigating.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NSW School Building Unit Inquiry Uncovers Budget Issues, Allegations of Favoritism

An Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry into the NSW Education Department's school building unit uncovered unsustainable budget practices, a surge in contractor spending exceeding $344 million from 2017-2024 under Anthony Manning's leadership, and allegations of favoritism in awarding c...

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Quality Education
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DHS Subpoenas Los Angeles County Immigrant Aid Program

The Department of Homeland Security subpoenaed Los Angeles County for records related to its Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), aiming to identify and prosecute illegal immigrants receiving federal benefits, following President Trump's executive order targeting such abuse.

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