Ukrainian authorities conduct raids against officials, oligarch amid corruption claims

Ukrainian authorities conducted raids Wednesday against former and current officials, and an oligarch, amid a recent crackdown regarding claims of corruption in the government.

Ukraine raids tycoon's home, tax office in corruption clampdown

A top governing party official confirmed on Wednesday that security officials had raided the homes of one of Ukraine's richest men and a former interior minister, and said the country would change during the war with Russia.

Borrell Says EU Accountability Depends On Corruption Investigation In European Parliament, "A big grass that grows everywhere"

The European Union's "strong accountability" depends on the investigation into the corruption scandal in the European Parliament, especially given the fact that the case has made some people "laugh" at the union, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday.

EU Parliament Votes To Terminate Vice President Kailis Term | EL Etos UT News

The European Parliament has voted positively on terminating the term of Eva Kaili as the EU body's vice president over the recent bribery scandal, but she still holds the position of a parliament member, according to the vote's results on Tuesday.

Chile’s billionaire president under scrutiny over Pandora leak | Al Jazeera

Chile’s public prosecutor has said it will investigate the sale of a mining project involving the family of President Sebastian Pinera after new details emerged about the transaction in the Pandora Papers leak.

Sebastian Kurz resigns as Austrian Chancellor amid corruption scandal - CNN

Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz said he was stepping down from his office Saturday evening, days after his office was raided by Austrian prosecutors investigating him and close team members on suspicion of bribery and breach of trust.

Austrian Greens question chancellor’s ability to remain in office after he is placed under investigation for corruption, bribery — RT

 Austrian Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler of the Green Party has questioned the ability of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to remain in his position after the prosecutor announced the country’s leader would be put under investigation.

Blinken Calls For Regional Cooperation In Central America To Address Migration, Corruption - UrduPoint

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called during a joint press conference with Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado for increased cooperation between the United States and Central American countries to confront issues related to immigration, COVID-19 and corruption, among others.

Nicolas Sarkozy, expresidente de Francia, condenado a prisión por corrupción

 

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German Court Rules to Extradite Ex-Catalan Head For Public Funds Misuse

The German prosecutors have been seeking Puigdemont's extradition to Spain, where he is wanted for rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the campaign for Catalonia's independence.

15 Killed in Nicaragua Protests

At least fifteen people were killed and more than 200 injured on Wednesday in one of the worst days of violence since protests against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega began more than a month ago, police said on Thursday.

Spain's Rajoy ousted in no-confidence vote, Pedro Sánchez of socialist party to become new PM

Pedro Sanchez has arrived in Spain's parliament, set to become the country's new prime minister after his socialist party yesterday secured enough votes to topple Mariano Rajoy in a confidence vote over a corruption case.

Guatemala asks Sweden, Venezuela to withdraw their ambassadors

Guatemala asked the governments of Sweden and Venezuela on Thursday to withdraw their ambassadors, accusing the diplomats of interfering in domestic politics and calling the country corrupt.

Enquêtes en Israël: un proche de Netanyahu accepte de témoigner contre lui

Le Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu a essuyé un nouveau coup dur, un proche ayant accepté de témoigner contre lui dans l'une des enquêtes de corruption présumée le concernant, ont rapporté les médias lundi.

Prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ousted S Korea president

South Korean prosecutors have sought a 30-year jail term for former president Park Geun-hye.

Israeli police recommend Netanyahu indictment in corruption cases

Israeli police recommended that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be indicted in two corruption cases.

Protestors torch offices of Kurdish parties in northern Iraq

Kurdish protesters set fire to offices of the regional Kurdish parties Monday in Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan amid widespread anger over unpaid salaries and corruption.

Germany approves sales of 3 submarines to Israel

The German government has approved the controversial sale of three military submarines to Israel following a month-long delay on Monday.

Panama Papers: Pakistan Supreme Court Disqualifies Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from his position as leader of the country's government.

Brazil's Impeached President Rousseff Says Ex-President Lula da Silva Innocent

Lula da Silva, who was in office between 2003 and 2010, was found guilty of receiving about $1.2 million worth of bribes from Brazilian OAS construction company, with the money spent on refurbishing a luxury three-story beach apartment in the seaside town of Guaruja. In exchange for bribes the OAS reportedly was able to get beneficial contracts from Petrobras state-controlled oil company.