Corruption
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
The name of Fabrice Aidan, a middle-ranking French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at the bank, appeared in more than 200 documents.
Police knowingly used faulty evidence in convicting Omar Benguit - BBC
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties
Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests
The CPI score measures how corrupt a country's government is perceived to be by its citizens, with 0 being the most corrupt and 100 being the least corrupt.
RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters following corruption story
RSF said journalists Wu Yingjiao and Liu Hu, known for exposing high-profile corruption, were detained Sunday in Sichuan province, China.
Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion
Since 2012, Xi has been raising the banner of the war on corruption and leading a campaign to purge the ranks of the party and the military of corrupt people.
Top Chinese military official under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to US - WSJ
The allegations against Gen. Zhang Youxia were revealed during a briefing attended by some of China’s highest-ranking military officials, WSJ reported.
Orthodox Jewish judge to preside over Maduro's criminal proceedings in NY
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a 92-year-old Orthodox Jewish federal judge, is among the longest-serving active federal judges in the country.
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.
Hong Kong arrests 21 involved in building renovation on suspicion of corruption
Hong Kong has stepped up a crackdown on corruption linked to building renovation following a fire in late November that ripped through seven high-rise towers and killed more than 160 people.
Retired police officer Tzachi Havkin named as suspect in alleged Lahav 433 corruption probe
The publication of Havkin’s identity was permitted following requests by major Israeli media outlets, including Walla, Channel 13, News1, and Haaretz, after months under a sweeping gag order.
Eli Feldstein 'never served' as spokesperson in Netanyahu's office, Likud claims
The spokesman for the right-wing party also said that Doha maintains ties with left-wing officials and the Hostage Family Forum, and that Netanyahu was pressured into praising Qatar.
Israeli labor federation chief Arnon Bar-David suspended for further 90 days amid corruption case
The conditions of the suspension include barring Bar-David from contacting individuals tied to the ongoing corruption investigation, and forcing him to keep physical distance from Histadrut bodies.
