European Defense Giant Failed to Disclose NATO Corruption Ban
European defense company Czechoslovak Group failed to tell investors before its January stock market debut that a Spanish ammunition subsidiary had been suspended by NATO’s procurement agency amid a widening corruption investigation.
MACC Chief Expected to Be Removed in May Amid Corruption Scandal
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to remove the nation’s anti-graft chief Azam Baki when his term ends, following claims that the agency he leads has employed mafia-style tactics for its own ends.
Apparent ‘Narco-Ledger’ Points to Widespread Bribery by Slain Cartel Leader
Mexican officials are facing renewed scrutiny following the discovery of a ledger purportedly showing a series of bribes paid by slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera to police, security forces, and other authorities.
China to Introduce Law Targeting Cross-Border Corruption
China said Monday it plans to enact a new law this year aimed at combating cross-border corruption, marking another stage in Beijing’s long-running anti-graft campaign.
Newly Launched Database Traces Web of Conflicts at White House
An investigative news outlet on Thursday launched a searchable online database containing nearly 3,200 financial disclosure records for more than 1,500 Trump-appointed federal officials, detailing extensive financial ties between senior members of the administration and the industries they regulate.
The Caribbean Supply Chain that Laundered Conflict-Tainted Venezuelan Gold
More than 70 metric tons of Venezuelan gold worth over $2.2 billion were routed through Curaçao and refined in Switzerland between 2012 and 2018, despite evidence the metal originated in conflict-affected mining areas in Venezuela.
Ukrainian Agency Missed Signs of Halushchenko’s Money Laundering: TI
Kyiv’s assets-declaration watchdog missed multiple red flags in the filings of former Ukrainian energy minister Herman Halushchenko, according to Transparency International Ukraine.
U.S. Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader with Criminal Charges
The Trump administration is drafting a criminal indictment to potentially accuse Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez of corruption and money laundering.
When a U.S. Anti-Bribery Law Is a Statecraft Weapon, Not a Domestic Deterrent
Washington is increasingly turning U.S. anti-corruption enforcement into an instrument of economic statecraft—a shift that threatens to undercut decades of American efforts to fight illicit activity abroad.
Malaysian Watchdog Agency Probes $280mln Deal with Arm Holdings
Malaysia’s troubled anti-graft agency is probing a $280-million deal between the Malaysian government and British chip giant Arm Holdings, Agence France-Presse reported.