US puts sanctions on two former Afghan officials for corruption
By Arshad Mohammed and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it put sanctions on two former Afghan officials and 44 …
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In a State Known for Political Corruption, These New Jersey Politicians Are Admired and Well-liked
“New Jersey’s Most Admired Politicians of 2023” TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is known for its unique brand of political corruption and in a sea …
Former Indiana State Representative Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Corruption Charge
INDIANAPOLIS—Sean Eberhart, 57, a former member of the Indiana House of Representatives, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring with others to solicit and receive …
Fetterman Moves to Ban Menendez from Sensitive Information After Federal Corruption Scandal
TRENTON, NJ – On Thursday, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., proposed a resolution aimed at stripping certain congressional privileges from senators indicted for crimes impacting national …
‘Exposing The Corruption’: Senate Republicans Target Biden DHS ‘Censorship’ Agency
‘Exposing The Corruption’: Senate Republicans Target Biden DHS ‘Censorship’ Agency Jason Cohen on October 29, 2023 Republicans are attempting to curtail the powers of the …
Chinese EV maker Xpeng says vice president suspended for investigation related to corruption
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said its vice president Li Feng has been suspended for an investigation related to corruption, according to …
Gold Bar Bob Due Today in Federal Court to Face Bribery, Corruption, Extortion Charges
UNION CITY, NJ – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is scheduled to appear in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday on charges of bribery, as demands …
Is Anyone Really Shocked that a New Jersey Senator Took Bribes? History of NJ Political Corruption
TRENTON, NJ – Political insiders in New Jersey routinely confess that what happens in New Jersey on a daily basis would be major political corruption …
One Foreign Leader Seeks to Capitalize on Bob Menendez Corruption Scandal
UNION CITY, NJ – The ongoing scandal involving New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez is being seen as a political opportunity for one foreign leader …
Bob Menendez Carries Robert Torricelli’s Torch of Corruption Involving New Jersey Senators
NEWARK, NJ – Political corruption and the U.S. Senate in New Jersey have a tradition of being filled by men who have strayed and violated …
New Jersey AG Investigation Into Alleged Corruption of Gurbir Grewal in Menendez Case
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa has called for immediate legislative action to investigate the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and its handling of a …
US Treasury’s Adeyemo urges Nigeria to work on stable currency, fight corruption
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Monday urged Nigeria to work to stabilize its currency and fight corruption to unlock what …
Podcast Host Accuses Washington Post Columnist Of Making ‘Misstatements’ About Interview On Biden Corruption
Podcast Host Accuses Washington Post Columnist Of Making ‘Misstatements’ About Interview On Biden Corruption Harold Hutchison on September 14, 2023 A podcast host who previously …
President Biden Exits Podium Amid Questions on Economy and Corruption Scandal
Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden abruptly left the podium on Friday, avoiding questions from reporters about ongoing economic issues and a corruption scandal. The …
Washington Post Columnist Bails From Podcast When Questioned Over Biden Corruption
Washington Post Columnist Bails From Podcast When Questioned Over Biden Corruption Harold Hutchison on September 1, 2023 A Washington Post reporter left a recent podcast …
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy decries corruption in military medical exemptions
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy decried on Wednesday what he described as systematic corruption in medical exemptions to people avoiding military service, saying the …
Zelenskiy says he will propose tougher corruption measures this week
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a television interview shared on his Telegram channel on Sunday that he would ask parliament in …
‘They Were Being Bribed’: Fired Ukrainian Prosecutor Blames Dismissal On Biden ‘Corruption’
‘They Were Being Bribed’: Ukrainian Prosecutor Fired By Biden Blames Dismissal On ‘Corruption’ Harold Hutchison on August 25, 2023 The Ukrainian prosecutor fired at the …
Mamma Mia! Ukraine’s Latest Corruption Scandal Is All About…Pasta?
Mamma Mia! Ukraine’s Latest Corruption Scandal Is All About…Pasta? Jake Smith on August 25, 2023 Taras Vysotskyi, a first deputy minister in Kyiv, and a …
‘Blind Eye To Corruption’: Comer Rips DOJ For Allegedly Obstructing IG Investigation Into Hunter Biden Probe
‘Blind Eye To Corruption’: Comer Rips DOJ For Allegedly Obstructing IG Investigation Into Hunter Biden Probe Harold Hutchison on August 23, 2023 Republican Rep. James …
Man Charged with Assault and Child Corruption
MILL HALL, PA – Emanuel J King, 25, of Lamar Township, was taken into custody on Thursday, by the Mill Hall Borough Police Department. King …
Former California Mayor To Plead Guilty To Federal Corruption Charges
Former California Mayor To Plead Guilty To Federal Corruption Charges Lillian Tweten on August 17, 2023 The former mayor of Anaheim, California, agreed on Wednesday …
‘A Political Hit Job’: Fox News Guest Says Trump Indictments Represent ‘Corruption’
‘A Political Hit Job’: Fox News Guest Says Trump Indictments Represent ‘Corruption’ Harold Hutchison on August 14, 2023 A Fox News guest said Monday night …
DEROY MURDOCK: Timeline Of Ukrainian Pay-To-Play Scheme Confirms Bidens’ Corruption
DEROY MURDOCK: Timeline Of Ukrainian Pay-To-Play Scheme Confirms Bidens’ Corruption Deroy Murdock on August 13, 2023 The Biden crime family’s multi-million-dollar bribery and money-laundering operation …
‘Incompetence Or Corruption’: Legal Experts Explain What Judge’s Refusal To Accept Hunter Biden Plea Deal Reveals
‘Incompetence Or Corruption’: Legal Experts Explain What Judge’s Refusal To Accept Hunter Biden Plea Deal Reveals Katelynn Richardson on July 26, 2023 Hunter Biden’s plea …
‘I Don’t Know What Is Worse’: Charles Hurt Says Hunter Biden Attorney Call Is ‘Wildest Corruption’ He’s Ever Seen
‘I Don’t Know Which Is Worse’: Charles Hurt Says Hunter Biden Attorney Call Is ‘Wildest Corruption’ He’s Ever Seen Harold Hutchison on July 25, 2023 …
Corruption, treason in Ukraine won’t be tolerated, Zelenskiy says
(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would tolerate no corruption or treachery in affairs of state while his country is struggling …
US adds Central American ex-presidents, judges, lawmakers to corruption list
By Raul Cortes (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department added nearly 40 people from El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, including former presidents and judges, …
US bans former Panama president for ‘significant corruption,’ Blinken says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has banned former Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez from entering the U.S. for his “involvement …
LAURA HOLLIS: There Is No ‘Moving On’ From Corruption
LAURA HOLLIS: There Is No ‘Moving On’ From Corruption Laura Hollis on June 20, 2023 A common sentiment expressed by some voters on social media …
US blocks ex-Haitian PM Lamothe from entering country, citing corruption
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – The United States on Friday blocked former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe from entering the United States over what Secretary of State …
Brazil’s top court sentences ex-President Collor to prison for corruption
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s supreme court voted on Wednesday to sentence former President Fernando Collor de Mello to 8 years and 10 months in prison …
GOP leaders warn Gopal’s power grab will eliminate competition not corruption
Sen. Oroho and Asm. DiMaio warned that legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal to ban county constitutional officers from serving as county party leaders will deal a blow to the electoral process, not prevent conflicts of interest.
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls For Shutting Down FBI, Rooting Out ‘Corruption’ In Response To Durham Report
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls For Shutting Down FBI, Rooting Out ‘Corruption’ In Response To Durham Report Harold Hutchison on May 15, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek …
Marcos dismisses criticism that his campaign played down family corruption
By Michael Martina and Don Durfee WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr dismissed criticism during an interview on Thursday that his presidential campaign …
US blocks four Georgian officials from entering country over corruption -Blinken
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Wednesday blocked four Georgian judicial officials from entering the country due to their involvement in “significant corruption,” …
Venezuela arrests nine CVG officials over corruption probe
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities have taken nine officials from state-owned metals conglomerate Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana (CVG) – including from steel-maker subsidiary Sidor – …
Venezuela investigates possible corruption at state metals conglomerate
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s attorney general said on Friday he was investigating alleged acts of corruption in state-owned metals conglomerate Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana (CVG). …
Venezuela arrests 21 in corruption crackdown, 11 more wanted
By Deisy Buitrago and Marianna Parraga CARACAS (Reuters) – An expanding anti-corruption probe in Venezuela has led to the detention of 10 officials and 11 …
Former Goldman banker must forfeit $35.1 million in 1MDB corruption case
By Jonathan Stempel and Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday ordered former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker Roger Ng to …
Venezuelan legislature removes lawmaker’s immunity amid corruption probe
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s ruling party-controlled National Assembly unanimously revoked a legislator’s immunity from prosecution on Tuesday, amid a widespread corruption scandal. Hugbel Roa, a …
Mercedes-Benz site searched over suspected corruption – newspaper
BERLIN (Reuters) – German prosecutors are investigating two employees of Mercedes-Benz for suspected corruption and conducted searches late last week at the carmaker’s factory in …
Venezuela’s Maduro to replace oil minister, police arrest officials in corruption sweep
By Vivian Sequera and Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Monday accepted the resignation of the country’s powerful oil minister following the …
China anti-graft body vows crackdown on finance sector corruption
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top graft-busting body on Thursday vowed to “resolutely” crack down on corruption in the financial sector, days after …
Albanian opposition protests against corruption, poverty
TIRANA (Reuters) – Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in front of the Albanian prime minister’s office on Saturday accusing the government of Edi Rama of …
Head of Petroecuador resigns following prosecutor raid on offices
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Hugo Aguiar, general manager of Ecuadorean state-run oil company Petroecuador, resigned after his home was among locations searched by the …
In surprise, Pope Francis receives cardinal on trial for corruption
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis, in a surprise move, on Thursday granted an official private audience to Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the …
Corruption rife across Latin America; Guatemala, Nicaragua reach all-time lows: report
By Steven Grattan SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Guatemala, Nicaragua and Cuba reached all-time lows on Transparency International’s corruption index released on Tuesday due to increased …
U.S. lawmakers praise Zelenskiy for fighting corruption, back continued aid
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers praised Ukraine’s government on Tuesday for taking swift action against corruption and insisted that …
Zelenskyy Purges Top Ukraine Leaders Amid Corruption Allegations
Zelenskyy Purges Top Ukraine Leaders Amid Corruption Allegations Micaela Burrow on January 24, 2023 Several high-level Ukrainian officials resigned Tuesday amid corruption allegations, including a …