Transparency International - Daily Corruption News - 15 Sept 2016

15 September 2016

There will be no Daily Corruption News tomorrow, Friday 16 Sept 2016. It will be resumed on Monday.

Today's top story

Brazil: Brazil ex-President Lula and wife face charges in corruption scandal
BBC News
Federal prosecutors in Brazil have asked a judge to file corruption charges against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. They accused him of being the "boss" of a huge corruption scheme that cost the state oil company, Petrobras, an estimated $12.6bn (£9.5bn) in losses.

More news Global: Telia asked to pay $1.4 billion to settle bribery probe The Wall Street Journal Europe: Danes chosen to lead EU fight against corruption in Ukraine Associated Press Greece: Wife of Greek central bank head targeted in corruption probe Associated Press Thailand: Thai generals declare victory over corruption and weeds Financial Times Russia: Russians marvel at anti-corruption cop’s $131 million cash pile Bloomberg

Blogs and opinion Global: Inside China’s role in corruption in Kenya Huffington Post Nigeria: A $31 million scandal with Nigeria’s ex-first lady shows the scale of Buhari’s anti-corruption battle Quartz

News from Transparency International

Press release: Former Brazilian Parliament Speaker Eduardo Cunha must be held accountable for his actions
On the blog: McDonnell walks. Reforms needed