secretive cooperation or deceitful agreement in order to deceive others, which may involve unions, wage fixing, kickbacks, or misrepresenting the independence of the relationship between the colluding
Australia's Perfection Fresh to seek $8.4 million penalty over price fixing, regulator says
reuters.com/legal/litigation/australias-perfection-fresh-seek-84-million-penalty-over-price-fixing-regulator-2026-10-26/
How to survive a predatory world order: Middle powers face a new threat: Trump-Putin-Xi collusion
economist.com/international/2026/10/15/how-to-survive-a-predatory-world-order
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sabcnews.com Oct 09
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS | Soweto residents have voiced frustration over conditions at local Home Affairs offices and claim police protect migrants at their ... Show more
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel: Asahi and Kirin confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
bbc.com/news/articles/cm5yn3592xk9o
McDonald’s hit with U.S. class action alleging AI-powered menu price-fixing: McDonald’s has been sued in U.S. federal court in Chicago in a proposed nationwide ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/10/06/mcdonalds-hit-with-us-class-action-alleging-ai-powered-menu-price-fixing/
OpinionEDITORIAL | Use your vote to wipe out corruption, collusion and greed: Dry taps, no lights and potholes are symptoms of moral decay
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-09-30-editorial-use-your-vote-to-wipe-out-corruption-collusion-and-greed/
OpinionThe Week in Breakingviews: The cost of collusion: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to ‘slow the pace’ of AI development sparked accusations of ...
reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/global-markets-breakingviews-2026-09-19/
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion: Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260902-hong-kong-democracy-activist-joshua-wong-pleads-guilty-to-foreign-collusion
Bought a Dolomites ski pass? Holidaymakers can now get up to 30 percent of the price back.
schwaebische.de/panorama/dolomiten-skipass-gekauft-urlauber-koennen-jetzt-bis-zu-30-prozent-des-preises-zurueckbekommen-4854799
EWN Sep 03
Lebeya’s messages expose suggestions of collusion benefitting alleged cartel associate
ewn.co.za/2026/09/03/lebeya-s-messages-expose-suggestions-of-collusion-benefitting-alleged-cartel-associate
One Family Used Four Fronts to Win Crores in Army Contracts: The four related entities broke rules to win Army contracts over years. The confusion was easy to ...
reporters-collective.in/trc/one-family-used-four-fronts-for-army-contracts
India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows: Global fragrance makers Givaudan , Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances ...
reuters.com/world/india-investigates-fragrance-giants-over-price-collusion-document-shows-2026-08-25/
‘Say no to proxy bidding, tender price-fixing’: THE construction industry must reject poor governance practices like proxy bidding, price-fixing and 'Ali Baba' ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/09/04/say-no-to-proxy-bidding-tender-price-fixing
Inside Delhi prisons: a web of gangs, collusion and proposed transfer: Explore the tangled web of gangs, corruption, and proposed inmate transfers within ...
thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/inside-delhi-prisons-a-web-of-gangs-collusion-and-proposed-transfer/article71400030.ece
Kika-Leiner bankruptcy: Former managing director in pretrial detention: The court assumes grounds for detention based on risk of flight, risk of obstruction of ...
kurier.at/wirtschaft/kika-leiner-pleite-ex-geschaeftsfuehrer-sitzt-in-u-haft/403187768
DOJ probes soaring beef prices at eight major stores including Walmart: The smallest cattle herd in 75 years has pushed domestic beef prices to all time highs.
newsweek.com/doj-probes-soaring-beef-prices-at-eight-major-stores-including-walmart-12393757
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The paradox of Anutin's govt: <p>Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government may have little to fear from a parliamentary revolt ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3310838/the-paradox-of-anutins-govt
Paid articlePaywall Pressure rises on EC over probe: <p>The Election Commission (EC) is facing a credibility test as it schedules a vote on the Senate collusion case for Sept ...
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Paid articlePaywallJudge likely to deny California's bid to stop Amazon's alleged price fixing: A California judge on Thursday said he was likely to deny a bid to block Amazon ...
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FOX 35 Orlando Aug 27
Florida Attorney General sues pharmacy benefit management companies, alleges price-fixing agreement
fox35orlando.com/news/florida-attorney-general-sues-pharmacy-benefit-management-companies-alleges-price-fixing-agreement
The Korea Times Aug 27
'Breadflation' hits consumers as bakery chains hike prices: "I went to a bakery in Jongno District last weekend, and two pieces of bread and two cups of coffee ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260826/breadflation-hits-consumers-as-bakery-chains-hike-prices
OpinionOpinion | Surveillance Prices. Hidden Fees. Shifting Costs. This Madness Must Stop.
nytimes.com/2026/08/22/opinion/surveillance-pricing-data-companies.html
Iran executes man over accusation of aiding US, Israel during anti-govt protests: More details inside
wionews.com/world/iran-executes-man-over-accusation-of-aiding-us-israel-during-anti-govt-protests-more-details-inside-1787476203065
Iran has executed a man accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests, who was charged with acting as an agent of Israel and the ... Show more
Health department defends R15.5bn HIV drug tender in court : Officials reject Cipla’s claims of flawed process and collusive bidding
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-08-18-health-department-defends-r155bn-hiv-drug-tender-in-court/
LISTEN | ‘They’re going to make our names s***’: Recording reveals Johnson’s Madlanga fears
news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/theyre-going-to-make-our-names-s-recording-reveals-johnsons-madlanga-fears-20260730-0761
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsRamaphosa Considers Deadline Extension for Inquiry
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- President Ramaphosa signaled willingness to extend the Madlanga Commission’s deadline if more time is needed.
- The commission encounters significant challenges including a broad mandate, logistical setbacks, and health-related interruptions.
- Key witnesses such as Vusimuzi Matlala and Suliman Carrim have missed scheduled appearances, delaying progress.
- Scrutiny grows over the commission’s ability to meet the end-of-July deadline for hearings and the August 31 report submission.
I am very pleased with the work that is being done with the Madlanga Commission. It may well be that they need a little bit more time and I'll listen to that request if it comes.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking to journalists on Monday during the Chris Hani Regional Volunteers Launch at Qamata Great Place in Cofimvaba.
Newzroom Afrika Jul 23
[BREAKING NEWS] Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi reinstated after 3-month precautionary suspension stemming from tender collusion claims.#Newzroom405
CCI dismisses plea against Jio, 4,500 firms over anti-competitive conduct: The plea accused over 4,500 companies, including Reliance Jio Infocomm ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/cci-dismisses-plea-jio-4500-companies-anti-competitive-conduct-126071700471_1.html
Madlanga Commission | IDAC investigator denies claims of collusion with Major-General Khan
iol.co.za/news/2026-07-14-madlanga-commission-idac-investigator-denies-claims-of-collusion-with-major-general-khan/
Why Price-Fixing Keeps Happening—And Why Fines Don’t Stop It: Price-fixing isn’t going away. Learn why penalties often fail to deter it—and how smart executives ...
inc.com/soren-kaplan/why-price-fixing-keeps-happening-and-why-fines-dont-stop-it/91371542
Diversion of rice meant for poor in North-East: 5 senior Food Corporation officials suspended over suspected collusion with private buyer
indianexpress.com/article/india/diversion-of-rice-meant-for-poor-in-north-east-5-senior-food-corporation-officials-suspended-over-suspected-collusion-with-private-buyer-10781264/
South Korean prosecutors indict four major refiners over allegations of oil price collusion
cnbc.com/2026/07/06/south-korean-prosecutors-indict-four-refiners-oil-price-collusion.html
Elizabeth Warren Says Trump's Justice Department Gave Egg Price-Fixing Accused Companies a 'Mere Slap on
benzinga.com/news/politics/26/07/60264555/elizabeth-warren-says-trumps-justice-department-gave-egg-price-fixing-accused-companies-a-mere-slap-on-the-wrist
New price-fixing lawsuit drops bombshell on Micron stock price: Micron stock price is sliding after a class-action lawsuit accused the chipmaker and others of ...
thestreet.com/investing/stocks/mu-micron-stock-price-lawsuit-bombshell
Perdue Farms defeats turkey price-fixing claims : A federal judge in Chicago has rejected price-fixing claims against Perdue Farms and Foster Farms in antitrust ...
reuters.com/legal/government/perdue-farms-defeats-turkey-price-fixing-claims-2026-07-08/
VideoCardz Jun 29
Samsung, SK hynix and Micron sued over alleged DRAM price fixing: Samsung, SK hynix and Micron face a US class action lawsuit over DRAM pricing and supply ...
videocardz.com/newz/samsung-sk-hynix-and-micron-sued-over-alleged-dram-price-fixing
Bail bond insurers to pay $69 million to settle price-fixing class action: A group of bail bond insurers has agreed to pay more than $69 million to resolve an ...
reut.rs/4wbrCVl
Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit: Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/pfizer-dismissed-us-states-drug-price-fixing-lawsuit-2026-06-24/
EWN Jun 09
Court papers reveal Malema’s alleged collusion with Crime Intelligence head: Details of the relationship between EFF leader Julius Malema and tainted Crime ...
ewn.co.za/2026/06/09/court-papers-reveal-malema-s-alleged-collusion-with-crime-intelligence-head
Japan ice cream giants raided over suspected price-fixing : The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c0ly0k88e61o
Judge Orders Reopening of Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Over Fraud and Collusion: “You can’t manipulate the courts to broom clean an illegitimate settlement ...
democracynow.org/2026/6/3/matt_platkin_nancy_gertner_irs_weaponization
Teo Siong Seng and other alleged container cartel members being sued in US for price-fixing
straitstimes.com/singapore/teo-siong-seng-and-other-alleged-container-cartel-members-being-sued-in-us-for-price-fixing
How a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/how-a-british-antiquities-dealer-made-millions-from-an-international-looting-network/
Price increases at the same time: Japanese authorities raid manufacturers on suspicion of ice cream cartel
spiegel.de/ausland/japan-kartellbehoerde-ermittelt-gegen-eis-hersteller-wegen-verdacht-auf-absprachen-a-1bc38d4d-6267-461d-9603-4613ed4f699a
Japanese fair trade officials raid 6 ice cream makers on suspicion of price fixing
ctvnews.ca/world/article/japanese-fair-trade-officials-raid-6-ice-cream-makers-on-suspicion-of-price-fixing/
Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site inspections for six ice cream makers for allegedly forming a price-fixing cartel to secure profits for ... Show more
Japan’s FTC raids six ice cream makers over allegedly creating price cartel
Japan’s FTC raids six ice cream makers over allegedly creating price cartel
Six companies suspected of being part of bid-rigging cartel for RM5.7mil AADK tender, says MyCC
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/16/six-companies-suspected-of-being-part-of-bid-rigging-cartel-for-rm57mil-aadk-tender-says-mycc
People's Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has released what he described as video evidence related to the investigation into alleged collusion in last ... Show more
The Japan Fair Trade Commission plans to order about 30 construction companies to pay ¥1.6 billion in fines for bid-rigging in large-scale condominium ... Show more
Japan’s FTC to fine 30 firms over condo renovation bid-rigging
Japan’s FTC to fine 30 firms over condo renovation bid-rigging
NPPA approves up to 50% price hike for critical medicines and vaccines: To combat severe domestic shortages driven by surging platinum and API costs ...
financialexpress.com/business/healthcare/nppa-approves-up-to-50-price-hike-for-critical-medicines-and-vaccines/4266135/
As Mexican cartels slink into shadows for World Cup 2026, horror remains: Telegraph Sport investigates scandal of 130,000 ‘disappeared’ people in co-host nation ...
telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/06/10/world-cup-mexico-search-victims-cartels-disappeared/
'It was absolutely localised State collusion': Bill Kenneally abuse survivors speak out
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41859759.html
Opinion35 former judges can’t all be wrong about Trump’s fraudulent self-settlement : The former judges argued that the purported settlement of the case was the product ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/5914594-retired-judges-challenge-trump/
Romania Insider Jun 08
Romanian competition body fines largest banks for collusion on interbank money market
romania-insider.com/competition-body-fines-largest-banks-romania-june-2026
OpinionQ&A with human rights commissioner Philile Ntuli on finding July 2021 riot instigators
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-06-06-qa-with-philile-ntuli-five-years-after-july-2021-riots-south-africans-still-dont-know-who-instigators-were/
CPI(M) deputes Brittas for I.N.D.I.A. bloc meet; yet to get Congress response on BJP collusion charge
deccanherald.com/india/kerala/cpim-deputes-brittas-for-india-bloc-meet-yet-to-get-congress-response-on-bjp-collusion-charge-4030430
EWN May 26
Tolashe not off the hook while investigations involving her continue: A Public Service Commission (PSC) investigation found erstwhile Social Development ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/26/tolashe-not-off-the-hook-while-investigations-involving-her-continue
Hong Kong competition body mulls criminalising bid-rigging after deadly Tai Po blaze
hongkongfp.com/2026/06/05/hong-kong-competition-body-mulls-criminalising-bid-rigging-after-deadly-tai-po-blaze/
Container firm execs, including shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng, accused of price fixing in US
straitstimes.com/singapore/container-firm-execs-including-shipping-veteran-teo-siong-seng-accused-of-price-fixing-in-us
Payouts are hitting Canadian bank accounts in bread price-fixing settlement: The payout process has begun for those who processed a claim in a $500-million ...
globalnews.ca/news/11851421/bread-price-fixing-settlement-loblaw/
Jailed activist Joshua Wong to face foreign collusion charge at High Court as transfer procedures completed
hongkongfp.com/2026/05/14/jailed-activist-joshua-wong-to-face-foreign-collusion-charge-at-high-court-as-transfer-procedures-completed/
On NEET-UG 2026 examination being cancelled amid paper leak allegations, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged “collusion and political patronage” ... Show more
SpaceX Flags Carriers' Cellular Satellite Joint Venture for Potential Collusion: SpaceX's VP for Satellite Policy suggests that the satellite-to-phone ...
uk.pcmag.com/wireless-carriers/164963/spacex-flags-carriers-cellular-satellite-joint-venture-for-potential-collusion
'Families Shouldn’t Pay the Price' for Monopolies: Mamdani Pushes Regulators to Reject Western Union Merger
commondreams.org/news/western-union-merger
EWN May 13
Tolashe's advisor suspended over alleged doctoring of relative's CV: The PSC's investigation found that there was collusion, fraud, and forgery in that document ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/13/tolashes-advisor-suspended-over-alleged-doctoring-of-relatives-cv
Barrow Forum and Market demolition firm fined for bid rigging: The firm which was awarded the contract to demolish important cultural buildings in Barrow was ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/26107167.barrow-forum-market-demolition-firm-fined-bid-rigging/
Newzroom Afrika May 03
[WATCH] I don't want to accuse any politicians of collusion but I'm telling you, that politicians are colluding with these people. Now ... Show more
Man offers ‘compensation’ to suppress HDC contracts story: Kill the story in exchange for compensation.A man claiming to represent the Housing Development ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/man-offers-compensation-to-suppress-hdc-contracts-story/article_325a0a41-366c-417d-bb5e-11accfef983c.html
The governance framework of the Gauteng Liquor Board has collapsed to the point that consultants are running a parallel licensing structure in which they draft ... Show more
Canada and Alberta close in on carbon price agreement, Reuters sources say: Canada and Alberta are expected to strike a deal in the next two weeks that will ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2026/04/28/canada-and-alberta-close-in-on-carbon-price-agreement-reuters-sources-say/
EWN Apr 21
Shadow players: Mnisi and Nkosi under fire at Madlanga Commission over tender collusion
ewn.co.za/2026/04/21/shadow-players-mnisi-and-nkosi-under-fire-at-madlanga-commission-over-tender-collusion
Why You Paid $29.99 for Those Levi's, Not $25.47: Amazon Price-Fixing Scheme Exposed
commondreams.org/news/amazon-price-fixing
Stuart: We’ll go after ‘bid rigging’: Port of Spain North/St Ann’s West MP Stuart Young says he will take legal action against cases of bid rigging and ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/stuart-we-ll-go-after-bid-rigging/article_65cd35c4-c83e-45fa-a574-1311803c29a3.html
Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege
theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/20/amazon-sellers-price-raises-california
California Says Amazon Engaged In Illegal Price-Fixing Scheme—Attorney General Says 'Evidence We've Uncov
benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/04/51933173/california-says-amazon-engaged-in-illegal-price-fixing-scheme-attorney-general-says-evidence-weve-uncovered-is-clear-as-day
John Swinney pledges SNP supermarket price caps 'before end of 2026': SNP leader John Swinney has pledged to act on plans to cap the prices of essentials in ...
thenational.scot/news/26031032.john-swinney-pledges-snp-supermarket-price-caps-before-end-2026/
