Corruption

Singapore rises to 14th spot in global rule of law ranking; 2nd for absence of corruption

In a release on Oct 21, World Justice Project (WJP) said Singapore is among the minority of countries to see its rule of law index score increase this year.

Brazil's Lula challenges Flavio Bolsonaro to make financial records public ahead of election

FILE PHOTO: A combination picture of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, attending a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, October 13, 2026, and Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) standing after a meeting with members of the Podemos party, in Brasilia, Brazil, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

Albania formalises corruption charges against ex-deputy PM Balluku

Protesters gather outside the National Historical Museum during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Malaysia will form special committee to probe ‘corporate mafia’

Allegations of a so-called corporate mafia colluding with anti-graft agency officials in Malaysia emerged in February.

Malaysian minister slams online threats against student who criticised donation drive for Najib

The 23-year-old female said she faced online threats and harassment, and that her photos were taken from social media without her consent.

Company director jailed for role in corruption case involving DSO National Laboratories

Jason Chua Aik Leng previously pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the corrupt giving of gratification.

Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ founder, student leaders ahead of Delhi rally

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for a rally in New Delhi’s central business district.

Man jailed for offering bribe to site manager to illegally dump 10 lorries of chicken compost in Tuas

Kee Yuet Ting, 40, the director of KYT Transport, was sentenced to five days’ jail on Oct 15 after he pleaded guilty to a corruption charge.

Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital

People react near a burning fire, as plumes of black smoke rise, amid an anti-government protest by students, in Tirana, Albania, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Prabowo replaces Indonesia disaster chief a day after brother’s graft arrest

Lieutenant-General Kristomei Sianturi has been appointed as the new head of Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency.

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