Al Jazeera Investigates podcast: Diplomats for Sale
The first of a four-part series of a new podcast by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit. Ever wanted a second citizenship? It can be bought, and…
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Mexican former minister detained, deepening president's anti-graft quest
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A judge ordered a former Mexican Cabinet minister to be detained pending a trial over suspected losses to taxpayers, her lawyer…
Michel Platini Is Detained in France Over Qatar World Cup Vote
PARIS — Investigators in France detained Michel Platini, the former European soccer federation president, on Tuesday to question him about the awarding of the 2022…
Athletics: French football champions PSG's boss Al-Khelaifi charged in Qatar world c'ships graft probe
PARIS (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi was on Thursday (May 23) charged with corruption in the bidding process for this year’s world athletics…
Qatari Executive Is Charged With Corruption in I.A.A.F Scandal
French prosecutors have filed preliminary charges against a prominent Qatari business executive, the head of a major international sports broadcasting company, in connection with suspected…
Indonesia: Setya Novanto sentenced to 15 years for corruption
Ex-speaker of parliament Setya Novanto sentenced to 15 years for his role in stealing $170m from public funds. An Indonesian court has sentenced a former…
Ex-Hong Kong official sentenced to three years in prison in U.S. bribery case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Hong Kong government official was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday by a U.S. judge following his…
Guatemala to shut down U.N. anti-corruption body on Tuesday
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Guatemala said it had notified United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that it would end a U.N.-backed anti-graft commission on Tuesday –…
Vietnam jails Trinh Xuan Thanh for life over corruption
Former state official imprisoned for life, as 21 others also jailed for up to 22 years in crackdown on oil giant. A court in Vietnam…
Venezuela ex-treasurer who took $1 billion in bribes sentenced to 10 years
(Reuters) – Venezuela’s former national treasurer, who received over $1 billion in bribes as part of illicit foreign currency operations, was sentenced by a U.S.…