Iran shady charities / India officials appointment / Pakistan water project

Corrupt Politicians, Shady 'Charitable' Entities And The Coronavirus Crisis In Iran.  “In a nutshell, the Mehr al-Reza Jihadi Foundation is a carbon copy of hundreds of other “charitable” entities in Iran that make millions, thanks to their connections with a prominent political, military or religious figure. These entities are never transparent, are always under the protection of a powerful figure, do not issue any financial reports and can suddenly set up branches in all parts of the country.”

Reza Haqiqatnezhad/Radio Farda: https://en.radiofarda.com/a/corrupt-politicians-shady-charitable-entities-and-the-coronavirus-crisis-in-iran/30488713.html    

 

Haryana vowed transparency but law officers list is dominated by kin of judges, politicians.  “The Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government had promised an “open and transparent” process for the appointment of the state’s law officers, even issuing an advertisement in 2019 calling for eligible candidates, but those selected are the usual suspects — close relatives of judges, politicians and other VIPs.”

Chitleen K Sethi/The Print: https://theprint.in/india/haryana-vowed-transparency-but-law-officers-list-is-dominated-by-kin-of-judges-politicians/380806/      

 

Anti-graft Agency Probes Pakistan Water Project.  “Pakistan’s anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and misuse of funds at a multi-million dollar water supply project outside of Karachi after the project’s costs quadrupled.”

Will Neal/Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project: https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/11822-anti-graft-agency-probes-pakistan-water-project