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Samsung chief acquitted of financial crimes
A South Korean court has found Lee Jae-yong not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation.
Slovakia's central bank chief fined for bribery and faces trial
Peter Kazimir, who is also on the European Central Bank's governing council, was declared guilty of bribery in Slovakia.
What do we know about the European Parliament corruption scandal?
A European Parliament vice president and MEP staffers are implicated in a corruption and bribery scandal. Here's what we know so far.
‘A disgrace' for Europe: Anger over MEPs-Qatar corruption scandal
An anti-corruption investigation involving a Gulf state, reportedly Qatar, and some European Parliament members has shocked the EU assembly, bringing calls for reform.
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Japan rocked by Tokyo 2020 Olympics corruption probe
The alleged bribery, totaling around €370,000, is believed to be linked to sponsorship of the games, and products related to the Olympics
Former EU commissioner pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Dalli resigned from his post when the scandal broke in 2012 following an investigation by the EU’s anti-fraud office.
Hungarian deputy Fidesz minister accused of accepting bribes
Hungary’s chief prosecutor has submitted a motion calling for Pal Volner's parliamentary immunity to be revoked.
Alexander Schallenberg replaces Kurz as Austria's new chancellor
Sebastian Kurz resigned on Saturday amid a corruption scandal. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong released from prison on parole
Lee Jae-yong was convicted of crimes related to the explosive corruption scandal that toppled South Korea's previous president Park Geun-hye.
Switzerland charges three over scheme to avoid fees on CO2 emissions
Prosecutors say the scheme stripped the Swiss government of more than €8 million.
One of Latvia's richest men is jailed for bribery and money laundering
The businessman is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Latvian politics.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong handed prison sentence over bribery scandal
Lee will now serve two and a half years in prison for his involvement in a bribery scandal involving then South Korean president Park Geun-hye.
Protesters in Jerusalem continue calls for PM Netanyahu to resign
Weekly protests continue in Jerusalem calling on Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges
Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain found guilty in Greece
The England footballer was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees, and insult after his arrest on the island of Mykonos.
Euroviews. The Airbus DPA has set another precedent for global corruption cases and settlements ǀ View
Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) – a means by which corporates can seek to avoid prosecution by cooperating with authorities to expose and remedy criminal wrongdoing – are proving to be increasingly valuable.
Euroviews. Self-reporting of corporate wrongdoing should be further encouraged ǀ View
Encouraging the self-reporting of corporate wrongdoing and motivating responsible corporate citizens has a number of significant benefits.