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Spanish PM suspends public duties after wife’s corruption investigation: Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next week
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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Spain's prime minister says he will consider resigning after wife is targeted by judicial probe
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Germany Arrests 10 for Illicitly Providing Residence Permits to Wealthy Foreigners
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Cypriot Auditors Report to EU Prosecutor Irregularities Plaguing EU-Funded Project
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#SwaziSecrets is almost here: Over 890,000 leaked files from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit were obtained by Distributed Denial of Secrets ... Show more
This #EarthDay , we celebrate journalists in our network exposing environmental crimes. @EliMoskowitz_ has handled investigations into fraudulent biofuels ... Show more
Opening statements to show the stark personal and political stakes of Trump’s first criminal trial
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Employee in custody: Krah refuses to resign because of espionage affair: An employee of AfD politician Krah is being investigated for espionage. However ...
n-tv.de/politik/Krah-lehnt-Ruecktritt-wegen-Spionage-Affaere-ab-article24896226.html
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Former Venezuelan Oil Minister and Vice President Arrested for Corruption: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18646-former-venezuelan-oil-minister-and-vice-president-arrested-for-corruption
On #EarthDay , we celebrate reporters in our network exposing environmental crimes.
Data journalist @malulamcl has worked on investigations into illegal mining and the ... Show more
Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel: President Biden marked the coming of Passover in a message Sunday, tying the Jewish holiday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4610240-biden-marks-passover-with-statement-of-ironclad-support-for-israel/
US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
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Mood in the AfD: “The hut seems to be on fire”: Suspicion of espionage, bribes, corruption: the AfD is under considerable pressure. SPIEGEL editor Ann-Katrin ...
spiegel.de/politik/afd-unter-druck-haftbefehl-erlassen-gegen-krah-mitarbeiter-a-bce1b204-82dc-47df-a075-ffe21fbc8c7d
Russia detains deputy of defence minister Shoigu for corruption: Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies on suspicion ...
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The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened. - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/swazi-secrets/eswatini-farmers-bank-rijkenberg-belumbu/
Quick Glance: Struggle for a Bank License in Africa
- Farmers Bank battles for a license in Eswatini, sparking conflicts with the central bank and the monarchy.
- The finance minister's unusual ties to the bank raise concerns, including his involvement in the choice of location.
- The bank's lack of transparency about its funding and ownership raises suspicions at the central bank.
- Despite numerous uncertainties and questionable documents, Farmers Bank eventually secures a license after political pressure.
Russian bribe affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD politician Bystron
n-tv.de/politik/Neue-Indizien-erhaerten-Verdacht-gegen-AfD-Politiker-Bystron-article24896406.html
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
The Rotenberg Files - OCCRP: When the oligarch brothers Boris and Arkady Rotenberg were sanctioned for being part of Putin's inner circle ...
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Data journalist Malina McLennan, @malulamcl , just joined OCCRP from Global Witness, where she worked on investigations into illegal mining and the oil and gas ... Show more
From illegal logging to illicit mining & rare species trafficking, organized crime and corruption undermine efforts to protect the environment ... Show more #EarthDay
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States: Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/you-can-now-buy-a-flame-throwing-robot-dog-for-under-10000/
Russian Asset Tracker - OCCRP: Introducing a project to track down and catalogue the vast wealth held outside Russia by oligarchs and key figures close to ...
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A top Russian military official reportedly linked to Ukraine's Mariupol arrested for bribe-taking
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-military-official-arrested-ccb1091d14a0a5521b46e785ab6fabca
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Secret services: small packages and rustling money - Video recordings incriminate AfD man Bystron
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Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.
- The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.
- Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
Ecuador Arrests Judges, Lawyers and Police Officers for Helping Criminals: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18630-ecuador-arrests-judges-lawyers-and-police-officers-for-helping-criminals
NGO: Ivory Trafficking Continues in Europe Despite Tougher Regulations: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18655-ngo-ivory-trafficking-continues-in-europe-despite-tougher-regulations
Donald Trump became the first former US president to stand criminal trial as he faces charges stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star in a case he ... Show more reut.rs/4cUQOGR
Live news: Russia’s deputy defence minister detained on suspicion of receiving a bribe
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Russia's Deputy Defense Minister Arrested in Corruption Probe: If convicted, Timur Ivanov faces up to 15 years in jail.
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Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Son of Holocaust writer Elie Wiesel brings focus on Uyghur persecution in China: Elisha Wiesel tells Axios he spent last week in New York listening to Uyghur ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/uyghur-persecution-holocaust-elie-wiesel-son
Munz: Only with Putin's consent: Arrest of Shoigu's deputy "is a power struggle in the Kremlin"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Festnahme-von-Schoigu-Vize-ist-Machtkampf-im-Kreml-article24896959.html
Amnesty International sees human rights massively threatened worldwide: Oppression, persecution, war crimes - Amnesty International denounces a massive increase ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/amnesty-menschenrechte-jahresbericht-100.html
Chile Arrests Dozens in Crackdown on Transnational Gang ‘Los Trinitarios’: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18645-chile-arrests-dozens-in-crackdown-on-transnational-gang-los-trinitarios
Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab: Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/ukraines-agriculture-minister-named-as-suspect-in-7m-corruption-case
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Panama Papers: Hearing Initiates Eight Years Post-Leak: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered ...
npr.org/2024/04/20/1245753539/ukraine-prime-minister-u-s-60-billion-aid-critical--war
What to Do When Your Annoying Co-Worker Is a Nepo Baby: Why do CEOs insist on making this kind of hire?
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/nepotism-workplace-nepo-baby-coworker-hiring-advice.html
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/
Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
- A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.
- Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.
- Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.
- Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
People’s National Party candidate for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz, is to be charged for breaching the country’s Integrity Commission (IC) Act ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/pnps-dwayne-vaz-facing-corruption-charge/
Corruption in Ukraine: Investor claims to be blackmailed out of tens of millions of euros. High-ranking officials in the country are said to be involved in ...
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Reporter: There are sentiments that you sold out to the regime after you became LoP?
Mathias Mpuuga: Can you cite examples? And if not, can we, in anyway ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/i-don-t-regret-receiving-service-award-mpuuga--4600288#story #MonitorUpdates
Veteran DEA agent sentenced to 4 years for leaking intelligence in Miami bribery conspiracy
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AfD leader Tino Chrupalla on Caren Miosga: The Krah question: "There is corruption in every party": On ARD, AfD chairman Tino Chrupalla let the accusations ...
spiegel.de/kultur/tv/afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-bei-caren-miosga-die-krah-frage-a-a80e29da-6a04-4dd8-be2a-e00231477517
Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion
- Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.
- The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.
- Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.
- Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.
50 years of the Guillaume affair: A mediocre spy forces Willy Brandt to resign: Less than two years after his successful re-election, Federal Chancellor Willy ...
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Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?: Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of ...
dw.com/en/truong-my-lan-is-vietnams-corruption-fight-going-too-far/a-68840804
The “feminist” case against birth control: The British feminist Mary Harrington argues that birth control — and the sexual revolution it triggered — has been bad ...
vox.com/politics/24134852/feminist-case-against-birth-control-casual-sex
Trump Rants That Porn Star Hush Money Trial Is an ‘Assault on America’: Donald Trump called his hush money criminal trial an “assault on America” ahead of his ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-calls-trail-assault-america-court-appearance-1235004573/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
"If it was the ANC intercepting meetings of political parties, you will accuse us misusing state resources," said Mbalula ... Show more #politics #ANC #Corruption #elections2024
Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case: Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/asia/vietnam-lan-fraud-death-sentence.html
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Vidya Balan on nepotism in Hindi film industry: ‘Kissi ki baap ki industry nahi hai’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vidya-balan-on-nepotism-in-hindi-film-industry-kissi-ki-baap-ki-industry-nahi-hai-9266658/
Maduro Proposes Reform Allowing Life Sentences for Corruption: Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro proposed a constitutional reform to allow life sentences in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/maduro-proposes-reform-allowing-life-sentences-for-corruption
Sen. Bob Menendez may blame his wife when he stands trial next month on political corruption charges, according to newly unsealed court documents ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Politics/sen-bob-menendez-blame-wife-federal-corruption-trial/story
Clarence Thomas misses Supreme Court arguments without explanation: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not attend oral arguments Monday and provided no ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/clarence-thomas-supreme-court/
War on Gaza: Harvard suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee after months of 'harassment'
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases: The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/trump-cases-defense-fact-check.html
How London Became a ‘Hot Spot’ for Threats Against Iranian Journalists: Iranian reporters and broadcasters in Britain have suffered physical attacks ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/uk-london-iranian-journalists-repression.html
Hungary to block EU's €1.5 billion aid for Ukraine, claiming "witch-hunt" against Hungarian companies - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/23/hungary-to-block-eus-e1-5-billion-aid-for-ukraine-claiming-witch-hunt-against-hungarian-companies/
Former Obama advisor: Kushner engaged in ‘level of corruption that we’ve just never seen’ with foreign relations
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This is Faraz Tahir. He died trying to stop a man with a knife who killed six people at a shopping centre in Sydney. Faraz had only been in Australia for a ... Show more
Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda: Russian regime propaganda has steadily taken root in America’s political ...
nbcnews.com/politics/luxury-yachts-myths-republican-lawmakers-echo-russian-propaganda-rcna147293
Trump’s immunity claims tell voters all they need to know about him: Don’t shrug off Trump’s views of presidential power. They would do irreparable damage.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/14/trump-presidential-immunity-supreme-court/
A son arrivée au tribunal de l'arrondissement de Manhattan, l'homme de 77 ans a une nouvelle fois dénoncé le procès comme une "persécution politique" ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/historischer-schweigegeld-prozess-donald-trump-vor-gericht-in-new-york-eingetroffen-11519189.html
Defence minister considering Mapisa-Nqakula's request for legal assistance: Defence minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-defence-minister-considering-mapisa-nqakulas-request-for-legal-assistance/
Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant has been arrested in the United States of America and was due to appear in court on Monday ... Show more #AceMagashule #Corruption
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and 7 county officials to face six charges including abuse of office and money laundering in the Sh140m publicity ... Show more
Vineeth Sreenivasan says nepotism is okay if films work well; cites Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, Prithviraj movies as examples: ‘When films don’t work…’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/vineeth-sreenivasan-says-nepotism-is-okay-if-films-work-well-cites-dulquer-salmaan-fahadh-faasil-prithviraj-movies-as-examples-when-films-dont-work-9269320/
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