Corruption

Swiss prosecutors have charged Gulnara Karimova, daughter of ex-Uzbek President Islam Karimov, with orchestrating a large-scale global criminal organization that gained substantial sums of money through illegal means. The accusations, under review for several years, depict a comprehensive scheme involving money laundering, bribery, and corruption linked to her influential role during her father's regime.Karimova, formerly a notable member of Uzbekistan's political and social elite, is accused of leveraging her status as the president's daughter to establish an expansive criminal operation. Swiss officials claim she utilized her network to obtain profitable agreements, especially within the telecommunications industry, channeling the profits into…

Belgian authorities have carried out a number of significant searches, arresting people purportedly linked to lobbying activities for the Chinese tech behemoth Huawei. This move is part of a larger probe into alleged corruption inside the European Union, highlighting serious concerns regarding foreign influence in EU policymaking.Although authorities have not revealed the complete specifics of the investigation, it is thought that the arrested persons are suspected of participating in dubious lobbying tactics intending to sway EU policymakers. These activities reportedly aimed to influence decisions concerning technology policies and infrastructure projects to benefit Huawei, a firm that has increasingly come under…

Arvind Kejriwal, el Ministro Principal de Delhi y una figura influyente en la política india, se encuentra nuevamente en el ojo del huracán. Su reciente detención por acusaciones de corrupción ha desatado intensos debates a lo largo del país, ya que su trayectoria política ha estado llena de victorias dramáticas y desafíos polarizantes. El ascenso de Kejriwal desde activista contra la corrupción hasta convertirse en un actor clave en la política ha estado caracterizado por decisiones audaces, campañas incansables y una lucha continua contra el establecimiento dominante.Kejriwal encabeza el Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), un partido político relativamente joven que ha…

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, quien fue la Presidenta del Parlamento en Sudáfrica hasta su reciente dimisión, ha sido oficialmente acusada de 12 cargos de corrupción y uno de lavado de dinero. Las acusaciones están relacionadas con señalamientos de haber recibido sobornos a cambio de otorgar contratos gubernamentales lucrativos mientras ocupaba el cargo de ministra de defensa del país.Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who served as South Africa's Speaker of Parliament until her recent resignation, has been formally charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. The charges stem from allegations that she accepted bribes in exchange for awarding lucrative government contracts…

Li Tie, who previously served as the coach for China's national men's soccer team, has received a 20-year prison sentence following his admission to various bribery offenses. State media reports that Li admitted to taking bribes, making payments to obtain his coaching role, and influencing match outcomes throughout his career. This situation represents yet another important example of corruption exposed in China's relentless anti-corruption drive, which has reached a wide range of fields, such as sports, finance, and the armed forces.In March, Li, who once played in the Premier League for Everton, admitted to accepting more than $16 million in…

Un estudio reciente de Transparency International UK ha mostrado indicios preocupantes de posible corrupción en contratos gubernamentales relacionados con el Covid, cuyo valor supera los £15.3 mil millones. Estos contratos, otorgados durante la pandemia por el gobierno liderado por los conservadores, representan casi un tercio del gasto total en adquisición del sector privado para suministros y servicios relacionados con la pandemia. Los hallazgos, que evidencian irregularidades generalizadas, han suscitado serios cuestionamientos sobre la transparencia y responsabilidad en la respuesta del gobierno ante la pandemia.A recent investigation by Transparency International UK has revealed troubling signs of potential corruption in Covid-related government…

Li Tie, who once led the men's national football team of China, has received a 20-year prison sentence for his participation in bribery and corruption, as reported by Chinese state media. This prominent case is a segment of President Xi Jinping's continuing anti-corruption efforts, which have been directed at multiple sectors such as sports, finance, and the military. Earlier this year, Li admitted to taking and giving bribes, along with being involved in match-fixing activities.Li Tie, the former head coach of China's national men’s football team, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in bribery and…

El senador de Nueva Jersey, Bob Menendez, anunció oficialmente su renuncia al Senado de EE.UU. tras su condena por cargos de soborno a inicios de este año. La decisión de abandonar su cargo surge luego de una creciente presión y escrutinio público debido a su participación en un esquema de corrupción que, según los fiscales, implicaba recibir sobornos de alto valor a cambio de influencia política.New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez officially resigned from the U.S. Senate following his conviction on bribery charges earlier this year. The decision to step down comes after mounting pressure and public scrutiny over his involvement…