Corruption

Argentina's Kirchner challenges fraud conviction at UN, seeking political return

Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner stands on the balcony of her home, where she is currently staying under house arrest, as her supporters gather outside, on the day of a hearing in the \"Causa Cuadernos\" corruption trial after being summoned to testify, following the rejection of defense motions seeking to nullify the proceedings, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Tomas Cuesta

Indonesia suspends five prison officials over inmates’ ‘villa homes’

Indonesia’s Ombudsman found during its surprise inspection on Cibinong prison in Bogor, more than 10 residential units, some resembling homestays, terraced houses and villas, among other things on Sept 23.

Najib cannot afford $15.7 million house arrest fine due to frozen accounts: Lawyer

The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide on Oct 14 on whether to grant Najib’s request.

Former Sembcorp Marine CEO Wong Weng Sun acquitted of charges in Brazil corruption case

The State Courts granted Wong Weng Sun a discharge amounting to an acquittal on Sep 24, following an application by the prosecution.

Indonesian court reduces Gojek founder’s sentence to 9 years in appeal hearing

Indonesia’s former education minister and co-founder of ride-hailing firm Gojek Nadiem Makarim was sentenced to 9 years in prison in June.

Philippine Senate lowers threshold to oust V-P Duterte, derail her presidential bid

The decision means prosecutors now need 14 votes for a conviction, instead of the 16 votes.

Over 3 months’ jail for woman who gave more than $50k in bribes to then SJI facilities manager

Renee Song Mui Kuan pleaded guilty to two charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

US expands its prosecution of 2021 assassination of Haiti's president

People line up to sign a condolence book in honour of late Haitian President Jovenel Moise in Cap-Haitien, Haiti July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

Albania court suspends spy chief, orders house arrest in graft probe

South Korea court cuts ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s prison term to five years, Yonhap says

South Korean former first lady Kim Keon Hee arriving at a court to attend a hearing in Seoul on Aug 12, 2025.

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