Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case
Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on corruption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian economic hub.
Who Is Jorge Glas, an Ecuadorean Politician Arrested at Mexico’s Embassy?
A former vice president of Ecuador, Jorge Glas had been convicted of bribery in two separate cases. He had fled to the Mexican Embassy in Quito after facing more embezzlement…
How Two Irish Businessmen Almost Took Nigeria for $11 Billion
A mundane contractual provision met with rampant corruption — revealing a serious vulnerability in one of the backbones of international commerce.
A Spy Cam. A Dior Pouch. And South Korea’s First Lady.
A scandal involving the president’s spouse has become a major issue for his party ahead of a crucial parliamentary election.
Ukraine Accuses Defense Company of Embezzling $40 Million
The case comes as the Kyiv government tries to emphasize its focus on fighting graft.
U.S. Moves to Bar Alejandro Giammattei, Ex-Guatemalan Leader
The decision against Alejandro Giammattei, who is accused of accepting bribes, signaled U.S. support for a new anticorruption drive in Guatemala.
The War Has Reined In Ukraine’s Oligarchs, at Least for Now
Oligarchs have lost billions from the shelling of their factories, and the government has used its wartime powers to break their political influence.