Nov 15 U.S. will resume food aid to millions in Ethiopia after monthslong pause over massive corruption By Associated Press USAID says it plans to restart food aid deliveries for millions of people across Ethiopia in December, five months after it halted its nationwide program over a massive corruption scheme by local officials. Continue reading
Nov 07 Portugal’s prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation By Helena Alves, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned as his government is involved in a widespread corruption probe. The announcement sent a shock wave through the normally tranquil politics of the European Union member. Continue reading
Sep 26 Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining growing list of Democrats By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Menendez has so far been defiant in the face of criticism from his colleagues, as he did after he first faced federal bribery charges eight years ago — a case that ended with a deadlocked jury. Continue reading
Sep 22 Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has faced similar accusations before By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Sen. Bob Menendez's defense against new federal corruption charges against him, his wife and business associates Friday, revealed he's adopting the same defiant stance he took when he faced federal accusations nearly a decade ago. Continue reading
Sep 19 Germany seeks answers from Poland in a visa fraud scandal involving migrants from Asia, Africa By Kirsten Grieshaber, Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Poland has been shaken for weeks by reports that its consular sections issued about 250,000 visas to migrants from Asia and Africa since 2021 in return for bribes of several thousand dollars each. Continue reading
Sep 19 London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption, misconduct By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts to get rid of police officers accused of corruption and other misconduct. Continue reading
Sep 12 Putin says prosecution of Trump shows ‘rottenness’ U.S. political system By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump are political revenge that show the fundamental corruption of the United States. Continue reading
Aug 30 Guatemala’s president-elect and his anti-corruption party faces legal challenges. Here’s what’s happening By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press Guatemala's election has been bogged down in court and legal challenges despite the fact the results were clear: Progressive candidate Bernardo Arévalo won about 61 percent of the vote to conservative Sandra Torres' 39 percent. Continue reading
Aug 17 Authorities charge 10 current and former California police officers in corruption case By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Ismail J. Ramsey announced the charges Thursday during a news conference. The FBI says arrest warrants were served Thursday in California, Texas and Hawaii. Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: State Department holds briefing after U.S. sanctions the head of Serbian intelligence for alleged corruption By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Treasury Department says Aleksander Vulin is accused of involvement in illegal arms shipments, drug trafficking and misuse of public office. Continue reading