Tag: Corruption
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Close Zelensky ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
Overview: a high-stakes graft case unfolds in Kyiv Ukraine’s fight against corruption has taken a dramatic turn as prosecutors on Tuesday leveled serious accusations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The case centers on allegations that a trusted adviser helped orchestrate a $100 million graft scheme, intensifying a long-running standoff over corruption and…
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Zelensky Fires Ministers Over Ukraine Energy Bribery Scheme
Background: The Bribery Allegations in Ukraine’s Energy Sector The resignation and firing of high-ranking officials in Kyiv underscores growing public outrage over corruption in Ukraine’s energy sector. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the removal of two ministers amid accusations of involvement in a large-scale bribery scheme that allegedly affected procurement, subsidies, and state-controlled energy firms. The…
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Zelenskyy Fires Ministers Over Bribery Scandal as Ukraine Seeks Rusted Trust
Ukraine Acts decisively as corruption allegations hit the energy sector In a bold move intended to quell growing public outrage, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of two energy ministry officials who are accused of involvement in a broad bribery scheme. The decision underscores Kyiv’s determination to demonstrate accountability in a sector long seen as…
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Close Zelensky Ally Accused of Orchestrating Major Graft Scheme
Overview of the Allegations Ukrainian investigators have leveled serious accusations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky, alleging that he orchestrated a $100 million corruption scheme. The charges mark a high-stakes escalation in Kyiv’s ongoing fight against graft as the country grapples with the war’s financial and political pressures. While authorities have not named…
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Zelensky Fires Ministers Over Bribery Scheme in Ukraine Energy
Ukraine Faces a Turning Point as Zelensky Dismisses Ministers Over Energy Bribery Allegations In a bold move aimed at cooling public anger and signaling resilience against entrenched corruption, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the firing of two senior ministers accused of involvement in a widespread bribery scheme tied to Ukraine’s energy sector. The decision comes amid…
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DPP Drops Mabati Theft Case Against Lugoloobi in Uganda
Overview: Charges Dropped in Mabati Theft Case The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Uganda has dropped charges against Amos Lugoloobi, the State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The case involved alleged diversion of mabati iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region. The decision marks a significant turn in what…
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Cashless Economy to Boost Governance and Curb Corruption, PM Says
PM Emphasizes Cashless Reforms as a Governance Tool Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored on Monday that the government’s drive toward a cashless economy is more than a modernization project. He framed the transition as a crucial governance reform designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and sustainable development. Speaking at a high-level meeting, the premier stressed that…
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Cashless Economy: A Path to Better Governance and Reduced Corruption, Says Pakistan PM
Pakistan Eyes Cashless Transformation to Strengthen Governance Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a cashless economy as a cornerstone of sustainable development and transparent governance. Speaking at a high-level meeting, the prime minister underscored that digital payments and cashless systems can curb illicit activity, streamline public services, and enhance accountability across government…
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EFCC Nabs Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Anambra: Breakthrough Against Electoral Corruption
Overview: EFCC Steps Up Efforts Against Electoral Malpractice in Anambra In a significant move to curb electoral malpractices, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in vote buying across different parts of Anambra State. The arrests highlight the commission’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of elections and…
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Ex-bank officers fined for failing to report bribes from law firms
Two ex-bank officers fined for failing to report bribes from law firms In a landmark decision, two former bank officers were fined a total of RM31,000 for failing to report bribes offered by law firms, according to a Bernama report. Judge Nasir Nordin handed down the penalties to Haikal Jamaludin, 41, who received a RM25,000…