Corruption

El Salvador frees ex-President Saca after 10-year corruption sentence

FILE PHOTO: El Salvador's former President Elias Antonio Saca speaks during a hearing on a congress commission that investigates corruption in past governments in San Salvador, El Salvador July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas/File Photo

Charge against ex-enforcement officer accused of seeking bribes from vape dealer withdrawn

The Singaporean was accused of committing the offence in 2024 in exchange for providing Chua with exclusive information about HSA raids involving vape products.

Further 1MDB recoveries will not erase billions in losses: Minister

Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said how much Malaysia would ultimately recover from 1MDB-related claims depend on several factors, including subsequent court orders.

South Korea’s Supreme Court issues new detention warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been detained since August 2025.

Malaysian police freeze assets worth $127.9m in ‘corporate mafia’ probe: Home minister

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said 70 individuals had been called in to have their statements recorded as at Sept 25.

China hands former security regulator anti-graft official suspended death sentence

The official accepted bribes in exchange for favours to companies and individuals.

Fresh protests in Tirana, despite new measures to curb unrest

Police officers in riot gear stand next to an armoured vehicle during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

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

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