Corruption Charges

Bangladesh elections: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's nomination rejected over conviction in corruption cases

Quashing the political ambitions of jailed ex-Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, the election authority on Sunday rejected her nomination papers from three constituencies, citing her convictions in two corruption cases.

Mukul Roy resigns as TMC MP: BJP Bengal unit divided over inducting former Union minister

The BJP's West Bengal unit appears divided on the issue of inducting former TMC MP Mukul Roy into the party, with some lauding his organisational skills and others expressing concern over the corruption charges that he faces.

South Korean court to rule on corruption charges against head of Samsung, Jay Y. Lee

A South Korean court will rule on 25 August on corruption charges against Jay Y. Lee, the billionaire head of Samsung Group.

Narendra Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar for joining fight against corruption

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the resignation of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, saying in doing so he has joined the fight against corruption.

Criminal probe to be opened against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Reports

Israel's attorney general has decided to order a criminal probe against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he is to soon be questioned by police, Israeli media reported on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi's charges against Narendra Modi: Weak evidence likely to harm Congress more

Will Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi succeed in unseating Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power by “proving” the latter corrupt?

Aircraft maker Embraer to pay over $205 mn for resolving corruption charges in India

Approximately $5.76 million was allegedly paid to an agent in India in connection with the sale of three highly specialised military aircraft to Indian Air Force, and the payments were falsely recorded in Embraers books and records as part of a consulting agreement that was not legitimate.

CBI books Principal IT commissioner, 11 others booked for corruption in Delhi

The CBI on Wednesday registered a case against a Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi, SK Mittal and 11 others, including eight public servants, on the allegation of availing undue favours, an official said.

Blatter appeals against 90-day ban amid FIFA turmoil

FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90 day ban that forced him out of office, his lawyers confirmed Friday, as world football's sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.

China expels Supreme Court deputy justice Xi Xiaoming over corruption

A former justice of China's Supreme Court is facing possible corruption charges, and has been stripped of membership in the ruling Communist Party and fired from all public positions.