Bribery
رشوه
Financial crime / typology
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Alex Saab, a former ally of Venezuelan President Maduro, has pleaded guilty in a US court to money laundering and fraud related to Venezuela's welfare…
South Korean Church Leader Sentenced to Two Years for Bribery
A South Korean court sentenced a church leader to two years in prison for bribery. This case highlights issues of corruption within religious organizations. While…
Ecuador's Ex-President Lenin Moreno Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bribery
Ecuador's former president Lenin Moreno has been sentenced to five years in prison for bribery and is permanently barred from public office. This case highlights…
China Sentences Former Official to Death in Major Corruption Case
Yang Youlin, a former official from Nanjing, was sentenced to death for accepting bribes totaling $324 million in exchange for business favors. This case highlights…
South Korean Former First Lady Sentenced to Seven Years for Bribery
Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting bribes, including luxury items, in…
Two Former Chinese Defense Ministers Sentenced to Suspended Death Penalty
Two former Chinese defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have been sentenced to a suspended death penalty for corruption and bribery. This case highlights…
Trump Calls for Pardon of Netanyahu Amid Corruption Charges
US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges. Netanyahu, indicted in 2019,…
Former Kursk Governor Convicted in Graft Case Linked to Ukraine Border Fortifications
Alexei Smirnov, the former governor of Kursk, was convicted of accepting bribes from companies involved in constructing fortifications along the Ukraine border. This case highlights…
Peru's Congress to Consider Impeachment of President Jose Jeri Amid Bribery Allegations
Peru's Congress is set to debate the removal of President Jose Jeri, who is facing serious allegations of bribery and influence-peddling just four months into…
Trump Criticizes Israeli President for Not Pardoning Netanyahu
US President Trump criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces bribery charges. This public rebuke highlights tensions within Israeli politics…
South Korea’s Former First Lady Sentenced in Bribery Case Amid Political Turmoil
South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been sentenced to jail in a bribery case, while her husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, faces…
Tehran City Council Member: Taking Bribes from Street Vendors is a Bitter Reality but Untraceable
Ali Asghar Qaemi, a member of the Tehran City Council, acknowledged the issue of municipal officers taking bribes from street vendors, but noted that it…
Tehran City Council Member: The Reality of Bribery by Municipal Officials from Street Vendors is a Bitter Truth
Ali-Asghar Qayemi, a member of the Tehran City Council, has highlighted the issue of municipal officials allegedly accepting bribes from street vendors, acknowledging the difficulty…
Jalalvand, Deputy Prosecutor of Execution of Sentences in Qarchak Prison, Extorts and Demands Bribes from Female Prisoners
Razieh Jalalvand, appointed as Deputy Prosecutor, has been accused of extorting and demanding bribes from female prisoners in Qarchak Prison. This situation has led to…
Controversy Over Remarks That Were Not Meant to Be Broadcast; Bank Sepah Approaches the Fate of Bank Ayandeh
Sadegh Amoli Larijani's speech exposed serious issues within Iran's banking system, including corruption and impending bankruptcy of Bank Sepah. His own allegations of bribery add…
Tehran City Council Faces Crisis Over Allegations Against Mayor Alireza Zakani
Tehran's City Council is in turmoil due to allegations against ultra-hardliner mayor Alireza Zakani, including bribery and electoral dishonesty, leading to calls for his dismissal.…
Hundreds of Thousands Gather in Support of Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who faces corruption charges he denies. The protests reflect growing political tensions…
Israel's Supreme Court Suspends Government's Decision to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief
Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the government's decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, following a unanimous vote by Netanyahu's cabinet. This decision…
Concern Expressed by Abolfazl Ghadyani's Wife Regarding His Health in Prison
Zahra Rahimi, the wife of political prisoner Abolfazl Ghadyani, has raised alarms about his deteriorating health in prison, citing serious medical conditions. Human rights activists…
Consequences of 'Conviction in Financial Corruption Case'; Senator Bob Menendez to Resign
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has announced his resignation following his conviction on federal corruption charges. This marks a significant end to his long…