Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (27 Oct 2015)

27 October 2015 Today's top story Iraq: Exclusive: Murdered Iraq Trade Ministry official was about to expose corruption - officials Reuters An Iraqi Trade Ministry media adviser killed last month by a bomb attached to his car had been about to hand over files accusing the ministry of corruption to the country's Integrity Commission, officials in the ministry's legal department told Reuters.

More news Global: EU, World Bank urge Romania to step up efforts to recover graft money Reuters Global: Ex-U.N. diplomat in bribe case likely faces more charges -U.S. prosecutor Reuters Global: Franz Beckenbauer says German FA made ‘mistake’ over payment to Fifa Press Association Global: Vietnam jails 6 for graft in Japan-funded project Associated Press Brazil: Brazil police raid company owned by Lula son in corruption probe Reuters China: Leaked minutes reveal culture of corruption and nepotism at Cosco Splash 24/7 Guatemala: Anti-corruption unit's shadow looms over Guatemala's next leader Reuters Zimbabwe: Sculptor fights corruption The Herald

Blogs and opinion Global: Clamping down on corruption will help the world develop The National Global: The anatomy of anti-corruption Stratfor

News from Transparency International

On the web: Now is the time for tax transparency
Press release: Transparency International statement following meeting with Honduran President

Wall Street Journal - Corruption Currents: Rabobank Faces Border-Money Laundering Probe (26 Oct 2015)

Wall Street Journal - Corruption Currents: Rabobank Faces Border-Money Laundering Probe (26 Oct 2015). By Samuel Rubenfeld. http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2015/10/26/corruption-currents-rabobank-faces-border-money-laundering-probe/

‘Silence is too often the only safe option left’ – new UN report on sources and whistleblowers

Governments and international organizations are failing to ensure adequate protections to whistleblowers and sources of information, according to a new report by the UN special rapporteur on freedom of expression.

More in UN News Centre. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52339#.Vi7p-KRh0bE

Wall Street Journal - Corruption Currents: Myanmar’s Jade Trade ‘Heist’ (23 Oct 2015)

Wall Street Journal - Corruption Currents: Myanmar’s Jade Trade ‘Heist’ (23 Oct 2015). By Samuel Rubenfeld. http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2015/10/23/corruption-currents-myanmars-jade-trade-heist/

Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (26 Oct 2015)

26 October 2015 Today's top story Guatemala: Corruption-weary Guatemalans elect comedian as president Agence France-Presse (TI mention) Comedian Jimmy Morales won a landslide victory in Guatemala's presidential race Sunday despite having no political experience, after a campaign upended by a corruption scandal that felled the outgoing president.

More news Global: High public wages linked to high corruption: research Times LIVE Global: US investigation into Deutsche Bank's Russian trades widens after possible sanctions breach: report International Business Times Global: 6 Vietnam railway officials tried for bribery linked to Japanese ODA Thanh Nien News China: As corruption cases flood courts, punishments often seen as inconsistent Caixin Malaysia: Najib relies on populist playbook in attempt to offset scandals Bloomberg Philippines: Bohol Rep. Relampagos charged with graft over anomalous privatization deal Inquirer US: Indian-American doctor indicted in anti-kickback case Press Trust of India

Blogs and opinion India: The fine line between gift and bribe Business Standard

News from Transparency International

On the web: Commission reaching for the Starbucks
Press release: TI Italy: It is time to say stop!

Ethical Alliance Daily News (26 Oct 2015)

United States: Drug Giant Valeant Tries To Rebut Allegations Of Fraud

Published on Oct 26, 2015 11:30 pm

   

Japan: Toshiba to sue three former presidents for their involvement in accounting scandal

Published on Oct 26, 2015 11:00 pm

   

United States: US escalates Deutsche Bank probe into Russian trades

Published on Oct 26, 2015 10:30 pm

   

United Kingdom: Money-laundering suspicions after 60 Indian millionaires move to UK

Published on Oct 26, 2015 10:00 pm

   

Italy: Top officials at Rome’s Israelite Hospital arrested in fraud probe

Published on Oct 26, 2015 09:30 pm

   

United States: TierOne ex-CEO was ‘driving force’ behind fraud, former president says

Published on Oct 26, 2015 09:00 pm

   

China: China’s banks, insurance companies and stock exchange operators to face Communist Party corruption probe

Published on Oct 26, 2015 08:30 pm

   

Australia: Former Rabobank trader Paul Thompson arrested in Libor scandal

Published on Oct 26, 2015 08:00 pm

   

Egypt: Egypt’s former agriculture minister to face trial on corruption charges: sources

Published on Oct 26, 2015 07:30 pm

   

Ghana: Ajet Runs Away – Over Anas GH¢16,000 ‘Bribe’

Published on Oct 26, 2015 07:00 pm

     

Ethical Alliance Daily News (22 Oct 2015)

United States: Big Shakeups At Cisco In Russia Amid Bribery And Sanctions Allegations

Published on Oct 22, 2015 11:30 pm

   

Canada: Lax Laws Are Turning Foreign Bribery Into a Canadian Value

Published on Oct 22, 2015 11:00 pm

   

The Problem with Supply Chains Today

Published on Oct 22, 2015 10:30 pm

   

Germany: Porsche manipulation trial starts amid VW emissions scandal

Published on Oct 22, 2015 10:00 pm

   

Italy: Bank of Italy boss in corruption probe

Published on Oct 22, 2015 09:30 pm

   

United States: U.S. Investigates Venezuelan Oil Giant

Published on Oct 22, 2015 09:00 pm

   

Japan: Scandal wave a whack-a-mole challenge for Japan

Published on Oct 22, 2015 08:30 pm

   

China: New rules to halt tax evasion

Published on Oct 22, 2015 08:00 pm

   

Africa: Watchdog Group: Corruption Robbed 4 African Nations of $4B

Published on Oct 22, 2015 07:30 pm

   

Turkey: CHP deputy claims Erdoğan’s family members part of corruption at 3 companies

Published on Oct 22, 2015 07:00 pm