Corruption

Ecuadoran prosecutors charge seven suspected masterminds in 2023 murder of presidential candidate

Ecuador’s Prosecutor’s Office announced that it “charges the seven defendants as indirect perpetrators for their alleged participation in the crime of #Murder”.

Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, say sources

US President Donald Trump may face House investigations into his business and political ties if Democrats win in November.

Ukraine’s ex-US envoy suspected of ‘illegal enrichment’, court says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) dismissed Olga Stefanishyna on Aug 3 from her posting in Washington.

China sentences former defence industry regulator to 10 years for graft, influence peddling

Chinese President Xi Jinping in July urged senior leaders to deepen the fight against corruption in the military.

Man gets a year in jail over conspiracy to give at least $127k in bribes to then director at zoo

China’s Xi urges deeper anti-graft fight in military, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping also called for the establishment of an intelligent military system.

Turkish TV-star-turned-mayor arrested in new blow to opposition

Erdal Besikcioglu is the latest member of the Republican People’s Party to be targeted by criminal proceedings in what the opposition party says is a political campaign.

Philippines’ Marcos approves release of V-P Duterte’s tax records for impeachment trial

A conviction in her impeachment case could derail Vice-President Sara Duterte’s planned 2028 presidential bid.

Vietnam detains deputy agriculture minister in durian export probe

China is Vietnam’s largest destination for durian export.

Philippines’ Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he was “not the president of my family” or his friends.

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