Global Anti-Corruption Updates
Thursday, August 4, 2016
From: WSJ - Corruption Currents: Singapore Launches AML Units (2 August 2016)
WSJ - Corruption Currents: Singapore Launches AML Units (2 August 2016). By Samuel Rubenfeld. http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2016/08/02/corruption-currents-singapore-launches-aml-units/
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
From: WSJ - Corruption Currents: Hackers Breach System Used by Clinton Campaign - 1 August 2016
WSJ - Corruption Currents: Hackers Breach System Used by Clinton Campaign - 1 August 2016. By Samuel Rubenfeld. http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2016/08/01/corruption-currents-hackers-breach-system-used-by-clinton-campaign/
From: Transparency International - 2 Aug 2016
2 August 2016
Today's top story
Iraq: Iraq bans MPs accused of corruption from travelling
Al Jazeera
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a travel ban on several members of parliament accused of corruption until an investigation is completed.
Al Jazeera
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a travel ban on several members of parliament accused of corruption until an investigation is completed.
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Global: Rio 2016: Olympic boxing tournament hit by corruption allegations
The Guardian Brazil: Brazilian police arrest two as corruption probe turns to major builder Reuters Mexico: Mexican banks tighten lending to states as graft concerns surface Reuters Romania: Romanian central bank deputy governor resigns amid corruption scandal Romania Insider US: Ex-sheriff tries to cut new prison deal in corruption case Associated Press |
Blogs and opinion
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News from Transparency International
On the blog: Thousands of citizens support whistleblower protection law in Italy – you can join them!On the blog: No more excuses: The EU must ensure corporate tax transparency
From: Ethical Alliance Daily News - 2 Aug 2016
Malaysia: Malaysia’s new anti-corruption chief aware of daunting challenge ahead
Aug 02, 2016 08:00 pm
Aug 02, 2016 08:00 pm
Newly appointed chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Dzulkifli Ahmad said in a press statement on Monday (Aug 1) he is “aware and conscious” of the daunting challenge that awaits him. “It is my sincere hope that the MACC and I […]
Senior
figures within amateur boxing have warned many bouts, including those
to decide medals, could be fixed at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
amid widespread concern about corruption and financial malpractice at
the sport’s global governing body, the […]
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday
ordered an investigation into allegations of corruption in weapons
deals that risks re-igniting a political crisis ahead of planned
military moves to retake Mosul from Islamic State. Infighting over
anti-corruption measures, which stalled […]
South Korea’s constitutional court on Thursday
ruled to uphold an anti-corruption law aimed at ending the practice of
pampering public officials with meals and gifts. The nation’s
strictest-ever law against graft, which will now take effect in
September, sets a […]
Russian
state company Rostec has reached a €1 billion deal with Iran to build a
1.4 gigawatt power station, Kommersant daily reports. Rostec is the
first Russian company to get a firm contract with Tehran since the
ending of sanctions. […]
Mexican
banks, determined to avoid a return to past woes, are reining in
lending to the country’s indebted state governments, some of whose
leaders have recently become the focus of corruption allegations. The
drop in bank lending to the states […]
A
new security law giving Malaysia’s prime minister sweeping new powers
has prompted concern it could restrict rights and stifle democracy. It
allows a security council led by Mr Najib Razak to declare a state of
emergency anywhere deemed to […]
Thursday, July 28, 2016
From: Ethical Alliance Daily News - 27 July 2016
Africa: New Panama Papers series exposes secret deals in Africa
Jul 27, 2016 08:00 pm
Jul 27, 2016 08:00 pm
New
revelations published by the International Consortium of Investigative
Journalists (ICIJ), in collaboration with more than a dozen news
organizations in Africa, expose fresh details about the misuse of
corporate secrecy and hidden wealth in Africa, the world’s poorest
continent. […]
Interview:
Ariel Meyerstein, Vice President, Labour Affairs, Corporate
Responsibility & Corporate Governance at the United States Council
for International Business and Ethical Alliance Advisory Council Member
Jul 27, 2016 07:30 pm
Jul 27, 2016 07:30 pm
Read
our recent interview with Ariel Meyerstein, Vice President, Labour
Affairs, Corporate Responsibility & Corporate Governance at the
United States Council for International Business and member of the
Ethical Alliance Advisory Council, to hear his thoughts on
anti-corruption, responsible business conduct and human rights issues.
United Kingdom: U.K. Serious Fraud Office Moves Against Unaoil: The Intermediary That Allegedly Bribed The Entire Oil Industry
Jul 27, 2016 07:00 pm
Jul 27, 2016 07:00 pm
The
UK’s white-collar crime prosecutors have launched a fresh investigation
into Unaoil’s alleged corruption. This next step in the ongoing
episode shows that the scandal is moving beyond mere press reporting
over the dubious practices of the Monaco-based oil industry consultancy.
[…]
The
chair of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has called for the
commission to be given the authority to investigate corruption in
the private sector; its investigation authority is currently limited to
cases involving more than Rp 1 billion (US $76,274) and implicating […]
Barely a month into his term as president, Rodrigo Duterte on July 25, Monday,
reminded law enforcers and the public at large that the “fight against
criminality and illegal drugs and corruption will be relentless and
sustained.” “During my inauguration…I […]
Hong Kong: Troubled Hong Kong graft-buster turns to retired senior investigator to beef up key section
Jul 27, 2016 05:30 pm
Jul 27, 2016 05:30 pm
Top-level
turmoil inside the Independent Commission Against Corruption has taken a
new twist after it emerged that the agency is to rehire a long-retired
senior investigator to beef up its key investigative arm. Just when it
looked like weeks of […]
Malaysia: 1MDB has contributed a lot to corporate social responsibility: Malaysian PM
Jul 27, 2016 05:00 pm
Jul 27, 2016 05:00 pm
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday
(Jul 25) defended state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad
(1MDB), currently at the centre of an international money laundering
scandal. Despite widespread allegations of fraud and misuse of public
funds, Mr Najib said […]
From: Transparency International - Daily Corruption News - 27 July 2016
27 July 2016
On the web: Emerging markets, pathetic transparency
Today's top story
Global: These Qaddafi henchmen are wanted for stealing millions, and we found them in Britain
Buzzfeed (TI mention)
Three of the former Libyan dictator’s top officials are living comfortably in Britain despite being wanted in Tripoli for allegedly embezzling millions from the collapsed state – and the UK authorities have done nothing to help investigate.
Buzzfeed (TI mention)
Three of the former Libyan dictator’s top officials are living comfortably in Britain despite being wanted in Tripoli for allegedly embezzling millions from the collapsed state – and the UK authorities have done nothing to help investigate.
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Global: Suspecting fraud, U.S. suspends some Syrian aid programs
Washington Post Cambodia: Police chief says no corruption or nepotism here Khmer Times (TI mention) Indonesia: Indonesians think corruption is worsening, survey says The Jakarta Post Namibia: Police head of human resources faces corruption charges The Namibian Nigeria: New Panama Papers corruption gushes from Nigerian oilfields World Magazine (TI mention) South Africa: Youth conscious of corruption ahead of elections Independent Online Zimbabwe: Protesters fume as Zimbabwe Vice President runs up a hotel bill New York Times |
Blogs and opinion
Mexico: Confronting corruption: can Guadalajara become a model for transparency?
The Guardian Nigeria: How Nigeria is fighting corruption The Economist |
News from Transparency International
On the blog: How to steal billionsOn the web: Emerging markets, pathetic transparency
From: WSJ - Corruption Currents: Widening Evidence of Russian Role in DNC Hack - 26 July 2016
Wall Street Journal - Corruption Currents: Widening Evidence of Russian Role in DNC Hack - 26 July 2016. By Samuel Rubenfeld. http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2016/07/26/corruption-currents-widening-evidence-of-russian-role-in-dnc-hack/
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