Corruption

Orban faces uncertain path after Hungary election rout

Mr Viktor Orban announced in April he would not take up his parliamentary seat, saying he was needed for the “reorganisation of the national camp”.

Indonesian corruption watchdog flags price gaps, budget inconsistencies in free meals programme

Kindergarten students eat food supplied by the Indonesian government's free meal program in Banda Aceh on April 23, 2026. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP)

Philippines says Czech authorities released key suspect in corruption scandal

Czech authorities didn’t provide details on how and where former lawmaker Zaldy Co exited, citing data privacy rules.

Corruption cases in S’pore fell to lowest level in 2025; CPIB observes cases becoming more complex

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau received a total of 160 corruption-related reports in 2025.

Israel’s president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli President Isaac Herzog attend a memorial service in Meitar, Israel, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Malaysia’s Anwar to drop anti-graft chief, but protesters want deeper reforms after corruption saga

Protestors at the "Arrest Azam Baki" rally on April 25, 2026 march to Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to call for reforms in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission which will see a new chief after the government announced Tan Sri Azam Baki will not be renewed when his contract ends on May 12, 2026.

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Graft, girlfriends and government officials: Indonesia’s other corruption problem

Model Lisa Mariana (left) and singer Nayunda Nabila have both been linked as mistresses to Indonesian officials.

Seatrium escapes prosecution in Brazilian corruption case after High Court approves US$110m penalty

Seatrium Yard.

Malaysia picks former judge to lead anti-graft agency

Malaysia has named a former High Court judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the nation’s next anti-graft chief.

Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets

Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner waves outside her residence, where she is currently staying under house arrest, on the day of a hearing in the \"Causa Cuadernos\" corruption trial, after being summoned to testify following the rejection of defence motions seeking to nullify the proceedings, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Martin Cossarini

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