Corruption

Nigeria: Ribadu - Democratisation of Corruption?

allafrica.com     19-Aug-2008   1 related          

May be, the 2007 elections which brought in Umaru Musa Yar'Adua as president of Nigeria described nationally and internationally as the most brazen, corrupt and undemocratic election conducted on the surface of the earth is...                    

Second Technician Pleads Guilty In Fumo Case

cbs3.com     19-Aug-2008   4 related          

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― The federal corruption case against state Sen. Vincent Fumo grew stronger Tuesday as a second computer technician admitted he destroyed evidence as the FBI closed in on the Philadelphia power broker. Eister...                    

Something is rotten in the state of NSW

smh.com.au     19-Aug-2008          

IN 1998 the lid was lifted on the corrupt world of NSW railways, revealing that supplying prostitutes could win you a contract, fake medical certificates signed by a dead doctor would get you a day off work, and you could claim...                    

Corruption trial of sheriff's employees opens

startribune.com     19-Aug-2008          

A comprehensive map of Minnesota homicides and links to crime stats, booking records and sex offender registrations. Jury selection is underway today in the federal corruption trial of two top aides to Ramsey County Sheriff Bob...                    

Premier's plan to clean up scandals

news.com.au     19-Aug-2008   3 related          

Matthew Denholm | August 20, 2008 PROMISING to "clean up this mess" left by a series of political scandals, Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett yesterday announced potentially sweeping reforms to tackle corruption and misconduct....                    

6 arrested in drug raid arraigned

drugpolicycentral.com     19-Aug-2008          

Cash and heroin were seized.] Numerous syringes, drug paraphernalia, cash and heroin were seized. Numerous syringes, drug paraphernalia, cash and heroin were seized. Numerous syringes, drug paraphernalia, cash and heroin were...                    

Anti-corruption regulation not enough

turkishdailynews.com.tr     19-Aug-2008          

only available in modern browsers."); } } Anti-corruption regulation not enough PUBLIC OPINION:The failure of Turkish public to punish companies accused of bribery and corruption is one reason why Turkey is lagging in...                    

Conflict of Interest is Corruption

ibrattleboro.com     19-Aug-2008          

Recent news stories have begun to shine a light on conflicts of interest associated with construction of a chain store, Wal-Mart, in St Albans Town. Three permits issued for the St. Albans project have been corrupted by...                    

Musharraf: the legacy of the enigmatic general who became president

independent.co.uk     19-Aug-2008   54 related          

Pervez Musharraf was the ultimate political enigma, a military dictator who promised genuine democracy, a strongman who launched a coup in what he said was a bid to end corruption. He locked up thousands of political opponents...                    

Former police officer arrested in corruption probe

icnetwork.co.uk     19-Aug-2008          

Aug 19 2008 by Brenda Hickman, Evening Chronicle A POLICE officer turned teacher is the latest suspect in an alleged corruption probe. The suspect, named locally as Simon Alistair Harrison, known as Alastair, is said to be on a...