Tag: corruption investigation
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KNAB Uncovers Misappropriation at LDz Rolling Stock Subsidiary, Officials Suspected
Overview of the Case The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has taken a decisive step in an ongoing investigation into alleged misappropriation at a subsidiary of LDz Rolling Stock. In an expedited procedure, KNAB has proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State Institutions initiate criminal proceedings against two LDz Rolling…
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CBI Arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar on Bribery Charges
Overview The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges of bribery, marking a dramatic development in a case that has drawn attention to corruption allegations within the state police hierarchy. Bhullar, who most recently headed the Ropar Range, faces accusations of extorting a monthly…
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Controversial Flood Control Contractors Withdraw from ICI Probe in Manila
Background The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is pursuing an investigation into flood control projects linked to high-profile contractors in the Philippines. On Wednesday, October 15, ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka confirmed that the controversial pair, Curlee and Sarah Discaya, have chosen not to cooperate with the probe. The development marks another twist in a…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla in Flood Control Probe
Overview The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBOs) against a high-profile group tied to its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The list includes former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate president Francis Escudero, former senator Bong Revilla, Sen. Jinggoy…
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Detention of María Agüero’s Ex-Adviser in Spain Linked to Salary Cuts
Introduction In a shocking development, Alexis de la Cruz, a former adviser to Peruvian congresswoman María Agüero from the party Perú Libre, was detained in Spain. This arrest relates to an ongoing investigation into alleged salary cuts affecting workers in Agüero’s office—an issue that has come to be known as the “Mochasueldos” scandal. The Mochasueldos…