Corruption

Spanish PM Sanchez’s brother convicted in nepotism case

David Sanchez (centre) was accused of benefiting from an appointment tailored to him because of his family connection to the prime minister.

India antitrust body finds HP guilty of rigging bids on government procurement platform

The Competition Commission of India found HP India dictated bid prices to its resellers and selectively withheld authorisation documents.

‘VAR-gentina?’: Conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Referee Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Hossam Hassan, Head Coach of Egypt, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Buda Mendes/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Buda Mendes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive

Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui was placed under investigation in April for “serious violation of law and discipline”.

Ex-Malaysia minister Syed Saddiq remains free man after court upholds his graft acquittal

The Malaysian Federal Court upheld former minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s acquittal on graft charges involving Armada funds.

Thai private hospitals allegedly part of racket selling citizenship packages to Chinese nationals

The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, alongside senior police investigators, launched a sweeping crackdown after uncovering a sophisticated identity-theft racket operating across Bangkok.

Top Indonesian prosecutor resigns amid corruption probe

Up until his resignation, Febrie Adriansyah was overseeing a corruption investigation in the National Nutrition Agency.

Turkey orders detention of 36 suspects in bribery probe in opposition-held district

Ex-Energoatom official named suspect in Ukraine's biggest wartime bribery probe

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses parliament to respond to alleged corruption cases linked to his Socialist party, in Madrid, Spain, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

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