Brazil’s Ex-Leader Lula Surrenders to Police
Former Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, previously considered the world’s most popular politician, was arrested on April 7 for corruption and money laundering charges.
Read moreFormer Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, previously considered the world’s most popular politician, was arrested on April 7 for corruption and money laundering charges.
Read moreIsraeli Prime Minister’s Wife, Sara Netanyahu, could face bribery, fraud charges, and breach of trust, potentially resulting in up to five years of prison time for using government funds.
Read moreSouth Korean President Park Geun-hye, impeached over corruption and a cronyism scandal, has stepped down from the presidency. She then left the presidential Blue House on Sunday.
Read moreBlack market dealings in Russia are estimated to be about $49.04 billion in value, and this is especially prominent in the education system. Many achieve success and influence by taking advantage of the system to get titles and positions that they did not earn.
Read moreRomanian government scrapped a proposed bill protecting politicians from facing corruption charges. The repeal came amid ongoing protests against government actions.
Read moreThe South Sudanese government was quick to shutter a local newspaper that publicized the report, prompting concern for the citizens who contributed to it.
Read moreDespite her impeachment, Dilma Rousseff was never found to have been directly involved in corruption schemes, unlike many in her party.
Read morePerez Molina accused the U.S. for orchestrating a “soft coup” against not only his government, but also those of neighboring El Salvador and Honduras. While Perez Molina awaits trial, the Guatemalan people must now focus their attention on electing a new president. The first round of elections took place on September 6, yet none of the candidates garnered enough votes to meet the 50 percent threshold.
Read moreThailand’s Chief of Police Somyot Poompanmoung has promised to reward his own men with an $83,000 prize for capturing a suspect in the Erawan Shrine bombing.
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