US Senator Bob Menendez to resign after corruption conviction | Corruption News
New Jersey Democrat faces decades in prison following his conviction for taking bribes and acting as an agent for Egypt’s government.United States Senator Bob Menendez…
Sen. Robert Menendez is resigning following corruption conviction
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an…
Uganda police detain dozens of people at anti-corruption protests | Protests News
At least 45 people detained in Kampala, according to Chapter Four Uganda, a rights group.Police have detained dozens of people as they took part in…
Pakistan police raid ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party HQ | Imran Khan News
Officials from PTI, which the government says it wants to disband, are reported to have been detained.Security forces have stormed the offices of the Pakistan…
EIB’s Hoyer denies €1 million corruption allegations
The former president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) says he played no part in negotiations over a €1 million package he signed off on…
Security forces lock down Ugandan opposition’s HQ ahead of protest | Corruption News
President warns opposition is ‘playing with fire’ by taking to the streets.Ugandan security forces have surrounded the headquarters of the main opposition party in advance…
Jury convicts Sen. Bob Menendez on all 16 counts of bribery, corruption
1 of 4 | U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, I-N.J., leaves Manhattan federal court on Tuesday after a jury found him guilty on all charges after…
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges at corruption trial
NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold…
Jury deliberations begin in N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption case
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., plans to run again for his senate seat as an independent if he is acquitted. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI |…
Puerto Rico sues former officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30M in public funds
Puerto Rico’s Justice Department announced Tuesday it is suing at least 30 former government officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30 million in…
Sen. Bob Menendez won’t testify in corruption case as defense rests
Lawyers for Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., rested their case in his New York corruption trial Wednesday without the senator taking the stand in his own…
Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve corruption sentence in house arrest | Corruption News
Jailed former leader claimed the Malaysian king issued a royal order authorising his transfer to house arrest. A court in Malaysia has dismissed a bid…
Mongolians vote amid anger over corruption, sluggish economy | Elections News
The ruling Mongolian People’s Party is expected to win another term despite concerns over its rule. Polls have opened in Mongolia where the ruling Mongolian…
Why are UK politicians in trouble for placing bets on election date? | Elections News
As British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer faced off in their final televised debate on Wednesday night ahead of next week’s…
Honduras ex-president sentenced to 45 years for helping drug traffickers | Drugs News
Juan Orlando Hernandez says he was ‘wrongly accused’ at sentencing hearing for conviction on drugs and weapons charges. Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of…
Adidas probes alleged ‘large-scale bribery’ by staff in China: Report | Business and Economy News
Complaint includes allegations that a senior manager received real estate and ‘millions in cash from suppliers’. International apparel brand Adidas has launched an inquiry into…
Haiti to replace national police chief in effort to counter gang violence | Police News
The newly installed government in Haiti has announced the replacement of the head of the beleaguered national police force, in the latest effort to respond…
Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says | Corruption
US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians. Malaysia has been handed back $156m in…
Malaysia’s Mahathir denies corruption, says most of his money ‘now gone’
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has denied engaging in corruption, saying he earned his money from his salary during his decades-long political career and…
Malaysia’s Mahathir denies corruption, says most of his money ‘now gone’ | Corruption
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has denied engaging in corruption, saying he earned his money from his salary during his decades-long political career and…