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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 ...
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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.
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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Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry: Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
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Quick Glance: Investigation into Spain's PM's Wife for Corruption
- The court opened an investigation into the alleged offense of influence peddling and corruption in business against Begoña Gómez.
- The investigation began on April 16 and was subjected to a secrecy order.
- No further details were given, but the statement was issued after an online news site reported that investigators were looking into Gomez's ties to several private companies that received funds and public contracts from the government.
- The probe is linked to the alleged ties she had with Spanish tourism group Globalia, which owns Air Europa.
Germany Arrests 10 for Illicitly Providing Residence Permits to Wealthy Foreigners
occrp.org/en/daily/18666-germany-arrests-10-for-illicitly-providing-residence-permits-to-wealthy-foreigners
Novartis raises guidance after beating Q1 expectations: Swiss drugmaker Novartis raised its full-year guidance on wider use of psoriasis and arthritis drug ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/novartis-lifts-fy-guidance-after-q1-results-beat-expectations-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Positive Quarterly Results Lead to Guidance Increase at Novartis
- Novartis raises its annual guidance following a successful first quarter.
- Revenue increased by 10% to $11.83 billion, with adjusted operating income growing by 16% to $4.54 billion.
- CEO Vas Narasimhan is focusing more on drug development and has been active in mergers and acquisitions.
- Novartis has secured promising drugs, including an experimental prostate cancer drug from Arvinas and the company MorphoSys, which develops cancer treatments, for 2.7 billion euros.
Cypriot Auditors Report to EU Prosecutor Irregularities Plaguing EU-Funded Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18665-cypriot-auditors-report-to-eu-prosecutor-irregularities-plaguing-eu-funded-project
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
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US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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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 ...
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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
Job cuts at Novartis and Roche: a blow for the research center: The Swiss pharmaceutical industry is facing a bloodletting. Due to reorganizations at Novartis ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/novartis-und-roche-kuendigen-hochqualifizierten-spezialisten-ld.1825752
Whatever happened to the world’s most expensive drug?: Zolgensma came to the market five years ago with a price tag of $2.1 million. What happened to it?
swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/whatever-happened-to-the-worlds-most-expensive-drug/75388576
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
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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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 ...
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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.
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
Novartis begins tender offer for cancer-focused MorphoSys: Novartis said on Thursday it has launched a tender offer to acquire MorphoSys ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/novartis-begins-tender-offer-morphosys-2024-04-11/
Research: More People Use Mental Health Benefits When They Hear That Colleagues Use Them Too
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Largest financial fraud in the country: Vietnam sentences businesswoman to death: Vietnam's communist government has been cracking down on corruption since 2016 ...
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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.
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
Former Obama advisor: Kushner engaged in ‘level of corruption that we’ve just never seen’ with foreign relations
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Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda: Russian regime propaganda has steadily taken root in America’s political ...
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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/
Q1/2024 check-up: how the Swiss economy is faring - SWI swissinfo.ch: The highlights of the Swiss economy in the first three months of 2024 - here is our ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace-switzerland/q1-2024-check-up-how-the-swiss-economy-is-faring/75764295
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/
Tycoon’s death penalty in $12.5 billion fraud case highlights Vietnam’s corruption crisis
cnn.com/2024/04/12/business/truong-my-lan-vietnam-corruption-crisis-hnk-intl/
Inside Vasant 'Vas' Narasimhan's transformation of Novartis, and more
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Supreme Court Justices Compare Bribes to Taking a Teacher to Cheesecake Factory: The Supreme Court debated whether a $13,000 gratuity made to a politician is ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/supreme-court-justices-bribes-cheesecake-factory-1235005132/
Moderna's new cancer vax, AstraZeneca CEO's big pay, and record-high drug shortages: Pharma news round up
qz.com/moderna-cancer-vax-astrazeneca-ceo-pay-drug-shortages-1851404812
COMMENT | Anwar, failure as PM: Where was Anwar when nation gripped by racial, religious tensions?
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Alec Baldwin’s lawyers accuse prosecution of ‘abuse of power’ in Rust case: The actor is set to face a trial in July following the death of cinematographer ...
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Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
- Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.
- Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
- He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
Former biathlon leader found guilty in Norway on corruption charges linked to favoring Russia
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Russia Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov arrested for alleged bribery, faces 15 years in jail if convicted
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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.
Novartis AG 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation: The following slide deck was published by Novartis AG in conjunction with their 2024 Q1 earnings call ...
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N80.2bn fraud: Yahaya Bello disregarded invite – EFCC Chairman: The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede ...
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Russian deputy DefMin detained on corruption charges: Timur Ivanov suspected of receiving bribe, says Russian Investigative Committee
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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.
Til Schweiger: "I don't want to drink any more alcohol for now.": Too much red wine, allegations of abuse of power: Til Schweiger hasn't made a name for himself ...
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments: Despite qualifying for a government job, Vinkal Sharma has been campaigning fiercely ...
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Moscow: Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov accused of corruption: Timur Ivanov is said to have accepted large, massive bribes. Now the deputy, Sergei Shoigus ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/24/russland-verteidigungsministerium-iwanow-korruption
North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership
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Ghazipur landfill fire result of AAP's 'corruption,' alleges Delhi BJP chief: New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday visited ...
deccanherald.com/india/delhi/ghazipur-landfill-fire-result-of-aaps-corruption-alleges-delhi-bjp-chief-2988514
Moldova Charges Governor Who Met With Putin in Corruption Probe: Moldovan prosecutors filed corruption charges against the pro-Russian leader of an autonomous ...
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Brazil: autocrats among themselves: Brazil; Jair Bolsonaro; Corruption, Lula da Silva; Court of Justice; Alexandre de Moraes; AfD; Musk
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft: Many businesses have suffered demands for kickbacks to set up, access contracts and payment for their services.
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493728/mudavadi-puts-pss-at-centre-of-war-on-graft
SEC lawyers resign after ‘gross abuse’ of power in crypto case — Report: Two lawyers for the U.S. SEC resigned after a district court sanctioned the agency for ...
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Primary schools to start lessons against corruption, govt says : The new curriculum creates awareness of all types of corruption and also sensitises young people ...
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CBI court reserves order on Kavitha's bail plea: New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the bail application of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) ...
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CNA Explains: How a death sentence in Vietnam links to a massive anti-corruption drive
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Criminal Case Instead of Resignation: What Do the Corruption Charges Against the Minister of Agrarian Policy Mean?
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Autism in children because of Novartis drug?: A pregnant woman took a contraction inhibitor that Novartis had aggressively promoted for eight weeks ...
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Court demands evidence disclosure in chief magistrate’s corruption trial: Nvanungi was charged alongside a state attorney at the Office of the Director of Public ...
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Anti-graft panel frees ex-PM Yingluck of any legal action: BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Wednesday (April 24) passed a resolution ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/anti-graft-panel-frees-ex-pm-yingluck-of-any-legal-action
Corruption allegations against Benazir: HC seeks progress report on ACC's enquiry
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/corruption-allegations-against-benazir-hc-seeks-progress-report-accs-enquiry-3593626
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court confiscates 5 planes, flats and a tourist boat from Russia-appointed head of Zaporizhzhia
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To politicians and voters: With freedom comes the responsibility of freedom: Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights ...
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Graft case against SK Sinha: ACC told to submit probe report by June 26: A Dhaka court today again asked the Anti-Corruption Commission to submit by June 26 the ...
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EU corruption? The fun ends with the money, even for satirist Nico Semsrott: Nico Semsrott, MP in Strasbourg and Brussels, despairs of a real Europe - and still ...
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Magistrate says he can't find Reckley file: The magistrate assigned to hear the corruption case of Michelle Reckley, the former director of the Urban Renewal ...
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With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles: The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of ...
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Shafee: 1MDB charges against Najib 'all wrong': Lawyer raises contention over 4 power abuse and 21 money laundering counts.
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Security checks at the airport: Is Fast Lane a form of corruption?: Premium passengers can get to security checks faster than economy class customers ...
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
politico.eu/article/russia-deputy-defense-minister-timur-ivanov-bribery-arrest/
Land corruption hurts those discriminated against most — report: Discrimination, corruption have devasting implications for land rights in seven African ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-land-corruption-hurts-those-discriminated-against-most-report/
Red tape, corruption undermine foreign businesses’ confidence: Report - Economy - The Jakarta Post
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Basel - Novartis is growing faster than expected: The Basel pharmaceutical giant recorded strong growth rates in the first quarter. After the positive start to ...
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