Corruption News Monitoring

State Week: Will ethics changes follow corruption convictions?

Illinois has seen a flurry of corruption cases and convictions in recent years involving people who had served in the state legislature. But despite those high profile scandals, lawmakers seem to be in no hurry to pass new ethics changes. That's a …

China’s military likens anti-corruption drive to preparations for war

Campaigns to tighten political control of the People’s Liberation Army have repeatedly proved necessary ahead of “key wars” and “important intersections”, the Chinese military’s mouthpiece has said as an anti-corruption drive goes deeper into the PLA’s …

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Seyi Tinubu responds to NANS President allegations of thuggery, N100m bribe

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has finally reacted to the allegations that he assailed the reputation of Atiku Abubakar Isah, President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Recall that Isah had, in a press conference on …

Armenia`s minister of finance on corruption scandal 

ArmInfo.  To be honest, I don't think I've ever been involved in a corruption scandal, someone decided to get some PR at my expense. This was stated by the RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan on May 2 during a press conference. A month earlier …

Uniontown Woman Dies in Three-Vehicle Crash on Grafton Road in West Virginia

A Uniontown woman was killed Wednesday evening in a serious crash on Grafton Road (Route 119) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, according to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene around 6 p.m. in the 2500 block of …

Mzuzu Court Begins Delivering Ruling in High-Profile CDF Corruption Case Involving Mzomera Ngwira and Dan Nkosi

The Mzuzu Magistrate’s Court has begun delivering its ruling in a high-profile case involving former Member of Parliament Christopher Mzomera Ngwira and former councilor Dan Nkosi, who are accused of mismanaging Constituency Development Funds (CDF) between …

Mzuzu Court Acquits Mzomera Ngwira, Convicts Councillor Dan Nkosi in CDF Corruption Case

Senior Resident Magistrate Godfrey Nyirenda has acquitted former Mzimba Hora Member of Parliament Christopher Mzomera Ngwira on six counts related to abuse of office, which he was accused of committing during his tenure as MP. However, the court has found …

Leicestershire firm used bribes, luxury cars and cash in multi-million-pound fraud scheme

A Leicestershire construction boss bribed energy officials with thousands of pounds to secure lucrative contracts as part of a £2 million fraud scheme. Richard King, of Husbands Bosworth, controlled RK Civil Engineering Ltd (RKC), one of the companies at …

Telangana excise dept official caught red handed accepting Rs 8000 bribe

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday, May 1, caught red-handed a senior assistant of the excise department for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 in Vikarabad. According to officials, senior assistant, T Sridhar, in …

Licensed stamp vendors are public servants under anti-corruption law: Supreme Court

The judgment was based on an appeal filed by a licensed stamp vendor, Aman Bhatia, who was convicted by a trial court under the anti-corruption law for demanding ₹2 extra for a ₹10 stamp paper 22 years ago. Photo for representation. | Photo Credit: The …

2 bribe leads to SC ruling: Stamp vendors are public servants

Judge denies effort by US Rep Cuellar of Texas to move bribery trial to hometown of Laredo

May Day protesters get noticed by Gov. Morrisey in Grafton

GRAFTON — After protestors from Tucker and Taylor counties made their displeasure known Thursday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey briefly peeked out of the International Mothers Day Shrine in Grafton. Morrisey spoke to the group for about a minute, and saluted them …

Hyderabad: ACB officials nab Excise department senior assistant for demanding bribe

ACB officials said Sridhar allegedly demanded a bribe from the complainant for processing a Travel Allowance (TA) bill Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials caught T Sridhar, a senior assistant in the District Prohibition and Excise Office, …

Manessah petitions Mahama to terminate Zoomlion-YEA contract over alleged corruption

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to terminate the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited. In a statement …

Murdered Man Told Dutch Authorities He Feared Attack, Because He Knew of Bribes to Turkish Politicians

Before Cemil Önal was murdered in the Netherlands this week, he warned authorities his life was in danger due to his knowledge of bribes paid to Turkish politicians on behalf of an alleged illegal gambling syndicate, Follow the Money reported Friday.  Önal …

Tinubu’s Son, Seyi, Denies Bribery, Abduction Allegations By NANS President

May 02, (THEWILL) – Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied allegations that he abducted and tortured the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah. Isah had on Wednesday alleged during a …

Watchdog finds evidence of possible corruption by nonprofit working to revitalize JP

Local News Boston City Hall. Lane Turner/Boston Globe Boston’s independent watchdog agency recently investigated a nonprofit that is part of the city’s Main Streets initiative and found evidence of the potential misuse of federal funds. This evidence …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Establishes Collaboration with FinGurú

FinGurú and MSI² Seek to Enhance Strategic Information, Innovation, and Expert Analysis MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), a conservative, nonpartisan think tank founded …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute establece colaboración con el medio FinGurú

FinGurú y MSI² buscan potenciar información estratégica, innovación y análisis de expertos MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), think tank conservador y no partidista …

Gateway Hispanic begins collaboration with the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

The partnership between MSI² and Gateway Hispanic will strengthen political and strategic analysis from a Latino and bilingual perspective MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, the bilingual politics and current …

Gateway Hispanic inicia colaboración con el Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

La alianza entre MSI² y Gateway Hispanic fortalecerá el análisis político y estratégico desde una perspectiva latina y bilingüe MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, el medio bilingüe de política y …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Wins Passage Of Historic Climate Impact Legislation

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN WINS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC CLIMATE IMPACT LEGISLATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today heralded the Legislature’s …

2025-60 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH INVESTIGATION

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to California on Friday, May 2, to attend …

Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags to Honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU – At the direction of the …

Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags in Honor of Prince David Klaren La‘amea Kaumuali‘i Kawā...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN HONOR OF PRINCE DAVID KLAREN LA‘AMEA KAUMUALI‘I KAWĀNANAKOA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU – In honor of the late Prince David …

Peruvian National Extradited for Overseeing Call Center That Threatened and Defrauded Spanish-Speaking U.S. Consumers

A resident of Lima, Peru, accused of operating a large fraud and extortion scheme, was extradited to the United States and made her initial appearance in Miami federal court, the Department of Justice and U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced today. …

Four Mexican Nationals Residing Unlawfully in the United States Charged for Their Roles in an International Conspiracy ...

Four Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States have been charged for their roles in an international human smuggling conspiracy that illegally brought aliens across the Canadian border to the United States for profit. Edgar Sanchez-Solis, …

Three Individuals Charged in Scheme to Defraud Department of Veterans Affairs of Over $9.1M

Three men were charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million in education benefits, including funds from the Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefit program. One of the men has pleaded …

Justice Department Addresses Religious Discrimination in Lawsuit for Former Teacher Denied Exemption from Vaccine ...

The Justice Department today announced that a federal judge has approved a consent decree that settles its lawsuit against the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lawsuit alleges ASTEC …

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECTS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) today announced the approval of 52 projects totaling over $38 million through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The proposed projects were approved by the Boston City …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $200,000 In Funding To Strengthen Support Services For LGBTQ+ Bostonians

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) today announced $200,000 in grant funding to expand access to critical services and resources for LGBTQ+ Bostonians. This year’s awards include 45 grants through …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …