Tag: Corruption
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Philippines police arrest 18 suspects in major flood-control corruption scandal
Overview of the case The Philippine National Police and allied law enforcement units launched coordinated operations to arrest 18 individuals tied to a sweeping corruption scandal involving flood-control projects. The crackdown comes amid widespread protests and mounting political pressure, with implicated congressional leaders forced to step back from active duties as investigators press forward. What…
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Philippine Police Target 18 Suspects in Major Flood-Control Corruption Scandal
Overview: Arrests Hit a High-Profile Corruption Case Philippine police and other law enforcement teams are moving to arrest 18 suspects connected to a major corruption scandal centered on flood-control projects. The operation marks a significant escalation in a case that has already sparked widespread protests and prompted implicated congressional leaders to step back from public…
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Inside the Controversial R360m Police Tender Involving Cat Matlala
Overview of the Controversy A police tender worth R360-million linked to crime-accused entrepreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala became a flashpoint in South Africa’s public procurement discourse. The contract, which was awarded to Matlala’s company and later cancelled, sparked questions about the integrity of the bidding process, the eligibility of bidders, and the role of political and…
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Pakistan Faces Corruption-Related Money Laundering Risks, IMF Warns
IMF Sounding Alarm: Corruption-Related Money Laundering in Pakistan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning: Pakistan faces significant risks of corruption-related money laundering, compounded by weak accountability and persistent external influence over high-profile or politically sensitive cases. This assessment highlights vulnerabilities that could undermine macroeconomic stability, deter investment, and erode public trust…
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Pakistan’s Money Laundering Risk: IMF Flags Corruption and Weak Accountability
IMF Warning: Corruption-Related Money Laundering on the Rise in Pakistan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised red flags over Pakistan’s vulnerability to corruption-related money laundering. In its assessments, the IMF notes that the country’s systemic weaknesses in governance, together with regulatory gaps, create fertile ground for illicit financial flows. The warning comes as Pakistan…
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South Africa’s Gangs, State Collusion, and the 2025 Organised Crime Landscape
Overview: A Persistent Challenge from Gangs and State Complicity South Africa continues to confront a complex web of organized crime, where criminal groups operate with varying levels of sophistication and reach. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index highlights how state-embedded actors and governance weaknesses create fertile ground for gangs to thrive. Rather than a single,…
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Active Gangs in South Africa: State Complicity and the AOIC 2025 Findings
Overview: Gangs, Governance, and the AOIC 2025 Lens The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOIC) highlights a persistent threat: state-embedded criminal actors in South Africa. While street gangs and organized networks drive violence and illicit economies, corruption and weak governance enable their reach. The AOIC 2025 presents a nuanced picture: visible gang activity coexists with…
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Active Gangs and State Complicity in South Africa: Insights from the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index
Overview: Gangs on the rise and the role of governance South Africa faces a persistent challenge from organised crime, with state-embedded actors playing a troubling role in enabling gang activity. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOCI) highlights how corruption and weak governance create fertile ground for criminal networks to flourish. While public attention often…
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Pharmally cases: Sandiganbayan grants plea to withdraw graft charges
Overview: What the ruling means The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines’ anti-graft court, has granted the prosecution’s motion to withdraw graft cases linked to Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. This development comes after months of legal maneuvering and a handful of high-profile hearings that spotlight the ongoing battle against perceived irregularities in procurement and government deals during the pandemic…
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Manila Rally Demands Accountability Over Flood-Control Scandal
Thousands Gather for Three-Day Rally in Manila Thousands of protesters descended on Manila this weekend as part of a three-day rally organized by a prominent religious group. The demonstrations seek accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has reached the upper echelons of Philippine politics. Civil groups, religious leaders, and concerned citizens joined the march,…