Corruption

Swiss prosecutors have charged Gulnara Karimova, daughter of ex-Uzbek President Islam Karimov, with orchestrating a large-scale global criminal organization that gained substantial sums of money through illegal means. The accusations, under review for several years, depict a comprehensive scheme involving money laundering, bribery, and corruption linked to her influential role during her father's regime.Swiss prosecutors have accused Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of former Uzbek President Islam Karimov, of running an extensive international crime network that amassed hundreds of millions of dollars through illicit activities. The allegations, which have been under investigation for years, paint a picture of a vast operation involving money laundering, bribery, and corruption tied to her p...

Otto Pérez Molina, ex-presidente de Guatemala, ha recibido una sentencia de ocho años de prisión tras reconocer su participación en un escándalo de corrupción de gran envergadura. Pérez Molina, quien fue presidente desde 2012 hasta su dimisión en 2015, se declaró culpable de cargos de lavado de dinero, fraude y corrupción. Su caída representa uno de los casos más relevantes de responsabilidad política en la historia reciente de Guatemala, aunque también subraya los desafíos continuos que enfrenta el país para combatir la corrupción sistémica.Otto Pérez Molina, Guatemala's former president, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting his role in a wide-ranging corruption scandal. Pérez Molina, who served as president from 2012 until his resignation in 2015, pleaded guilty to...

Vietnam has experienced significant political turmoil due to President Vo Van Thuong's resignation after just one year in power. In a country typically known for its political steadiness, this exit represents the second presidential resignation in a bit over a year, prompting inquiries into the internal workings of the ruling Communist Party and the levels of corruption present among its members.Vietnam has been rocked by political upheaval following the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, who stepped down after holding office for only a year. In a nation often associated with political stability, Thuong’s departure marks the second presidential resignation in just over a year, raising questions about the internal dynamics of the ruling Communist Party and the extent of corruption with...

Japan is facing a significant political dilemma as a corruption scandal highlights deep-rooted problems within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This scandal has resulted in the resignation of four cabinet ministers in a short span, throwing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government into disorder. As his approval ratings drop to a record low of 17%, Kishida is under increasing pressure to regain public confidence and bring stability to his administration.The controversy is focused on accusations that LDP officials improperly handled money acquired from ticketed political gatherings. It is reported that large sums—possibly reaching 1 billion yen (around $6.8 million)—were concealed from official documentation. This money, supposedly utilized as secret funds to uphold political netw...

Arvind Kejriwal, el Ministro Principal de Delhi y una figura influyente en la política india, se encuentra nuevamente en el ojo del huracán. Su reciente detención por acusaciones de corrupción ha desatado intensos debates a lo largo del país, ya que su trayectoria política ha estado llena de victorias dramáticas y desafíos polarizantes. El ascenso de Kejriwal desde activista contra la corrupción hasta convertirse en un actor clave en la política ha estado caracterizado por decisiones audaces, campañas incansables y una lucha continua contra el establecimiento dominante.Kejriwal es el líder del Partido Aam Aadmi (AAP), un grupo político relativamente joven que ha conseguido establecer una posición significativa en la política india en poco más de diez años. Sin embargo, sus problemas legale...

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, quien fue la Presidenta del Parlamento de Sudáfrica antes de dimitir recientemente, ha sido acusada de manera formal de 12 cargos de corrupción y uno de lavado de dinero. Estas acusaciones surgen de denuncias de que habría aceptado sobornos a cambio de otorgar contratos gubernamentales lucrativos durante su gestión como ministra de defensa del país.La veterana política de 67 años y miembro del Congreso Nacional Africano (ANC) se entregó a las autoridades el jueves por la mañana, y poco después hizo su primera comparecencia ante el tribunal. En la audiencia, Mapisa-Nqakula rechazó todas las acusaciones, afirmando: “No tengo inclinación a cometer delitos”, mientras sostenía su inocencia. A pesar de su defensa, los fiscales han afirmado contar con evidencia significat...

Li Tie, who previously served as the coach for China's national men's soccer team, has received a 20-year prison sentence following his admission to various bribery offenses. State media reports that Li admitted to taking bribes, making payments to obtain his coaching role, and influencing match outcomes throughout his career. This situation represents yet another important example of corruption exposed in China's relentless anti-corruption drive, which has reached a wide range of fields, such as sports, finance, and the armed forces.Li, quien fue jugador de la Premier League con el Everton, admitió su culpabilidad en marzo por aceptar más de 16 millones de dólares en sobornos. Se informa que estas actividades comenzaron en 2015, cuando Li era asistente técnico en el Hebei China Fortune Cl...

A new study conducted by Transparency International UK has uncovered alarming indicators of possible corruption in government contracts related to Covid, with a value exceeding £15.3 billion. These contracts, issued during the pandemic by the Conservative-led administration, represent almost a third of all expenditures on private sector procurement for supplies and services linked to the pandemic. The report, which points out extensive discrepancies, has sparked significant concerns regarding the transparency and accountability of the government's actions during the pandemic.La organización benéfica contra la corrupción identificó 135 contratos que consideró de "alto riesgo", cada uno señalado con al menos tres indicadores de posible corrupción. Entre las revelaciones más inquietantes se e...

Li Tie, who once led the men's national football team of China, has received a 20-year prison sentence for his participation in bribery and corruption, as reported by Chinese state media. This prominent case is a segment of President Xi Jinping's continuing anti-corruption efforts, which have been directed at multiple sectors such as sports, finance, and the military. Earlier this year, Li admitted to taking and giving bribes, along with being involved in match-fixing activities.Li Tie, the former head coach of China's national men’s football team, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in bribery and corruption, according to Chinese state media. The high-profile case is part of President Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption drive, which has targeted various sectors, ...

El senador de Nueva Jersey, Bob Menendez, anunció oficialmente su renuncia al Senado de EE.UU. tras su condena por cargos de soborno a inicios de este año. La decisión de abandonar su cargo surge luego de una creciente presión y escrutinio público debido a su participación en un esquema de corrupción que, según los fiscales, implicaba recibir sobornos de alto valor a cambio de influencia política.New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez officially resigned from the U.S. Senate following his conviction on bribery charges earlier this year. The decision to step down comes after mounting pressure and public scrutiny over his involvement in a corruption scheme that prosecutors claim included accepting high-value bribes in exchange for political influence.A pesar de la condena, el político de 70 años ha...