— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News Recent developments have given the Romanian people much to celebrate. Last week, the European Parliament elections saw voter participation exceed 50%, a resounding rejection of the corruption-fueled party in power, the Social Democrats Party (PSD). It also showed resounding support for…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News Recently, iconic Spanish World Cup winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas, during practice for his current club side, Porto, suffered a heart attack. Fortunately, in his case, trained medical professionals employed by the club (and subject to obligations to assist) were at hand…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News Opposition leader Benny Gantz kicks off his election campaign, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of leading the country into “total chaos” and slamming his decision to call a national election for the second time in under 6 months as a…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News Despite CIA’s confidence and the U.S. Senate’s unanimous conclusion that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, Jared Kushner again waffled, in an interview for “Axios on HBO,” on holding MBS accountable in any way. Not coincidentally,…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News A staunch cabinet ally of Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini has been sacked amid a corruption probe, sparking a cabinet rift. Armando Siri, the undersecretary of transport, stands accused of taking bribes worth €30,000 from renewable energy companies operating in the…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News PM’s son claims appointment was Lieberman’s key demand in 2009 coalition talks ■ Avia Alef, who accompanied corruption probe against ex-defense minister, suspects ‘fraud’ and ‘conflict of interests’ A former senior Israeli prosecutor responded Thursday to claims that Prime Minister…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News The story is told of how a frog was placed in a pan full of cold water. The frog immediately liked its new home. But slowly the water temperature was raised. The frog gradually adjusted to the incremental heat. Finally, the…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News Kenyans must return their 1,000 shilling ($10; £8) notes to banks by 1 October, in a bid to fight money laundering, counterfeits and corruption. New banknotes are to be brought in over the coming months with other denominations being phased out…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News Paris Saint-Germain’s president, Nasser al-Khelaifi, has been placed under investigation for alleged corruption as part of an inquiry into the bidding process for the 2017 and 2019 athletics World Championships. A French judicial official said the preliminary charge of “active corruption”…
— Anti-Corruption News Story Curated by Anti-Corruption Digest International Risk & Compliance News MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has assured investors and donors that their money is safe in the Philippines, citing his crackdown on corruption and economic reforms toward a viable business environment. Duterte said good governance has made it possible for his administration…
