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Euroviews. The challenge for the SFO now is showing how different it is after the failed Barclays case ǀ View

A jury clearing three Barclays executives of fraud was a bad result for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The failed prosecution was the legacy of the agency’s previous director. But seems to be little indication that the SFO’s new regime is making progress.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Zamira Hajiyeva’s case shows the damage that can be done when English courts are at odds ǀ View

How does the English judicial system permit, on the one hand, an English so-called ‘McMafia’ order [...] to be made against Azerbaijani national, Zamira Hajiyeva, forcing her to reveal her wealth and how it was obtained, yet, on the other hand, deny Azerbaijan’s request for her extradition.

Haiti

Haitian capital halted as protesters call for president to quit

Haiti's capital has been brought to a standstill by protesters calling for the resignation of the country's president, after allegations of corruption.

USA

USC puts hold on accounts of students tied to admissions scandal

The daughters of actress Lori Loughlin, who has been charged in alleged scam, are students at the school.

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USA

Trump forced to close charity over misuse of funds claims

Trump's troubled charitable foundation agrees to close over alleged misuse of funds. New York Attorney General to oversee the distribution of its remaining monies.

United Kingdom

Prince Charles' estate 'may have profited' from his campaigning

The British royal is shown to have connections with offshore investments and is criticised for a "conflict of interest".

USA

Apple caught in the spot light of Paradise Papers revelations

Apple denies avoiding tax after the latest documents in the Paradise Papers are released

World News

What are the Paradise Papers and why are they significant?

Is it right for a rich person to hide their money abroad to avoid paying taxes?

World News

'Paradise Papers' reveal tax haven secrets of the rich

A huge leak of financial documents reveal how the world's super-rich protect their wealth

Japan

Japanese airbag-maker Takata files for bankruptcy

Sport

For Sofia football fans, dreams are fragile

United Kingdom

West Ham, Newcastle raided in UK tax fraud probe - reports

The English clubs are said to be the focus of HMRC's crackdown on tax fraud in football.

Slovakia

Students against corruption in Slovakia

Citizens take to the streets in Bratislava to protest what they see as a corrupt government.

France

More French conservatives abandon Fillon's ship

François Fillon still intends to fight on despite an embezzlement scandal and the departures of more key figures from his campaign team.

France

Francois Fillon suffers more blows in presidential bid

Francois Fillon has suffered yet more blows in his bid to become the president of France.

France

France: Le Pen aide charged in party financing probe

A close aide to French Front National leader Marine Le Pen has been charged amid an inquiry into the party’s financing.

South Korea

Samsung chief Lee is questioned in S. Korea corruption probe

Handcuffed and tied with rope, he arrived for questioning on Saturday after a night in a tiny cell, his bed a mattress on the floor.

Business Series

Samsung boss arrest rocks South Korea's highest levels of power

The arrest of Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee - caught up in the corruption scandal swirling around the president - has sent shock waves through South Korea.

South Korea

South Korea: Samsung's de facto boss arrested amid corruption scandal

Samsung's de facto chief is arrested on suspicion of involvement in a corruption scandal which has led to the impeachment of South Korea's president.

Business Series

Samsung denies bribery as boss questioned again over influence-peddling

Prosecutors have submitted a new request to arrest Samsung's chief Jay Y. Lee over an influence-peddling scandal involving South Korea's president.