The discussions at the international anti-corruption conference, convened in Atlanta by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held between 11 and 15 December, built on the ground-breaking Global Report on Corruption in Sport, produced by the UNODC in 2021, which pointed to a dramatic increase in illegal betting, fuelled by the billions of dollars flowing through…
The Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly, was speaking ahead of what she describes as a “milestone” meeting taking place in Atlanta in the United States which will discuss how to improve international cooperation and to better prevent and tackle corruption. It’s widely accepted that corruption diverts crucial resources, hampers essential services, enables organized crime, and deepens inequalities and grievances. As the UN marks International Anti-Corruption…
Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was speaking at the opening of the first global conference on the topic. Corruption costs the world roughly $2.6 trillion annually, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP) – money that could go towards fighting hunger, providing healthcare, and ensuring all children have access to quality education. “Developing a…
The Bureau of Investigation has not released the details of the corruption case: Photo: File Singapore’s transport minister arrested on corruption charges According to foreign media, Singapore’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Department on charges of corruption. A Singapore billionaire business tycoon is also being investigated in connection with this case….
Former Prime Minister Nuruddin Badawi, file photo An Algerian court sentenced former Prime Minister Noureddine Badawi to 5 years in prison for corruption. According to media reports, former health minister Abdul Malik has also been sentenced to 5 years in prison for corruption. The report further states that the two individuals have also been fined…
In Gujarat, India, an incident that is perhaps not too unusual for a country like India where corruption is rampant, a bridge built over the Mandola river in the district collapsed before its inauguration. According to foreign media reports, the newly constructed bridge collapsed at around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, a newly constructed bridge over…
Israeli opposition leader arriving in court, photo courtesy of Arab Media Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid appeared before the Central Court of occupied East Jerusalem and testified against Prime Minister Netanyahu. According to foreign media, Yair Lapid’s court appearance on Monday was broadcast live on TV. According to reports, Netanyahu is accused of receiving lavish…
File photo The former police chief, who investigated several corruption scandals in the Indian cricket board, exposed the BCCI’s raw material. Former police chief and anti-corruption chief BCCI Neeraj Kumar says that corruption is hot in the Indian cricket board. Neeraj Kumar has also expressed reservations about giving India a higher share in the ICC…
American Congressman Brad Sherman called the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan based on corruption. In his statement, he said that the arrest of Imran Khan does not justify the arrest of PTI leaders and workers across the country. Brad Sherman further said that Imran Khan should be live streaming so that people know…
File photo 120 billion euros of corruption is generated in the European Union every year, while 69 percent of European citizens believe that their governments do not do serious work to prevent high-level corruption. This was revealed on the occasion of the launch of a new plan for the prevention of corruption in Europe by…
