Corruption

Swiss prosecutors have charged Gulnara Karimova, daughter of ex-Uzbek President Islam Karimov, with orchestrating a large-scale global criminal organization that gained substantial sums of money through illegal means. The accusations, under review for several years, depict a comprehensive scheme involving money laundering, bribery, and corruption linked to her influential role during her father's regime.Karimova, formerly a notable personality within Uzbekistan's political and social circles, is accused of leveraging her status as the president’s daughter to establish an expansive criminal network. Swiss officials assert that she capitalized on her connections to clinch profitable agreements, notably in the telecommunications industry, channeling the earnings into concealed offshore accoun...

In Belgium, officials have carried out a series of notable raids, arresting people purportedly linked to lobbying activities for the Chinese tech giant Huawei. This move is part of a wider inquiry into alleged corruption within the European Union, sparking significant concerns about the role of foreign entities in the EU's decision-making procedures.Though authorities have not revealed the complete specifics of the inquiry, it is thought that the arrested individuals are accused of participating in dubious lobbying activities targeting EU decision-makers. These initiatives reportedly attempted to influence choices regarding technology strategies and infrastructure undertakings to benefit Huawei, a firm that has come under increased inspection by Western countries due to its connections wit...

Otto Pérez Molina, ex-presidente de Guatemala, ha recibido una sentencia de ocho años de prisión tras reconocer su participación en un escándalo de corrupción de gran envergadura. Pérez Molina, quien fue presidente desde 2012 hasta su dimisión en 2015, se declaró culpable de cargos de lavado de dinero, fraude y corrupción. Su caída representa uno de los casos más relevantes de responsabilidad política en la historia reciente de Guatemala, aunque también subraya los desafíos continuos que enfrenta el país para combatir la corrupción sistémica.Los cargos contra Pérez Molina se originan de acusaciones de que aceptó millones de dólares en sobornos a cambio de otorgar más de 70 contratos gubernamentales a varias empresas. El ex mandatario, que ahora tiene 72 años, ha estado bajo custodia desde ...

Vietnam has experienced significant political turmoil due to President Vo Van Thuong's resignation after just one year in power. In a country typically known for its political steadiness, this exit represents the second presidential resignation in a bit over a year, prompting inquiries into the internal workings of the ruling Communist Party and the levels of corruption present among its members.Vietnam has been rocked by political upheaval following the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, who stepped down after holding office for only a year. In a nation often associated with political stability, Thuong’s departure marks the second presidential resignation in just over a year, raising questions about the internal dynamics of the ruling Communist Party and the extent of corruption with...

Japan is presently dealing with a significant political turmoil due to a corruption scandal that has revealed ongoing problems within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This issue, resulting in the resignation of four cabinet members in a matter of weeks, has thrown Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s leadership into disarray. With approval ratings falling to an all-time low of 17%, Kishida is under increasing pressure to regain public confidence and bring stability to his government.The controversy is focused on accusations that LDP officials improperly handled money acquired from ticketed political gatherings. It is reported that large sums—possibly reaching 1 billion yen (around $6.8 million)—were concealed from official documentation. This money, supposedly utilized as secret funds ...

Arvind Kejriwal, el Ministro Principal de Delhi y una figura destacada en la política india, se encuentra nuevamente en el ojo del huracán. Su reciente detención por cargos de corrupción ha desatado acaloradas discusiones en todo el país, ya que su carrera política ha sido una mezcla de victorias espectaculares y desafíos polarizadores. El ascenso de Kejriwal, desde activista contra la corrupción hasta convertirse en un actor clave en la política, ha estado caracterizado por decisiones audaces, campañas incansables y una lucha continua contra el establishment gobernante.Kejriwal es el líder del Partido Aam Aadmi (AAP), un grupo político relativamente joven que ha conseguido establecer una posición significativa en la política india en poco más de diez años. Sin embargo, sus problemas legal...

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, quien fue la Presidenta del Parlamento en Sudáfrica hasta su reciente dimisión, ha sido oficialmente acusada de 12 cargos de corrupción y uno de lavado de dinero. Las acusaciones están relacionadas con señalamientos de haber recibido sobornos a cambio de otorgar contratos gubernamentales lucrativos mientras ocupaba el cargo de ministra de defensa del país.La veterana política de 67 años y miembro del Congreso Nacional Africano (ANC) se entregó a las autoridades el jueves por la mañana, y poco después hizo su primera comparecencia ante el tribunal. En la audiencia, Mapisa-Nqakula rechazó todas las acusaciones, afirmando: “No tengo inclinación a cometer delitos”, mientras sostenía su inocencia. A pesar de su defensa, los fiscales han afirmado contar con evidencia sig...