Corruption & Accountability

High Court orders faster CID probe into death of former TTD security officer in Parakamani case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed the CID to expedite the probe into the suspicious death of TTD former Assistant Vigilance and Security Officer Y. Satish Kumar during hearings in the Parakamani theft case.

Former MLA P.V. Anvar questioned by ED over suspected fraudulent Kerala Financial Corporation loans

Former MLA P.V. Anvar appeared at the ED’s Kochi zonal office for questioning in a money-laundering investigation tied to suspected fraudulent loan sanctions by the Kerala Financial Corporation in 2015.

Delhi court frames charges in land-for-jobs corruption case involving Lalu Prasad and family

A Delhi court framed charges against RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad, his family members and others in a corruption case over alleged railway jobs exchanged for land parcels.

Supreme Court reserves verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma’s challenge to Lok Sabha inquiry panel

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the legality of a parliamentary inquiry panel probing corruption charges against him.

Hamaoka nuclear plant relicensing halted over fabricated seismic hazard data

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority halted the relicensing process for two reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear plant after the operator, Chubu Electric Power Co., acknowledged fabricating seismic hazard data.

Nigeria’s former attorney general Abubakar Malami granted bail in money laundering case

A Nigerian court granted bail to former attorney general Abubakar Malami, his wife, and his son as they face money laundering charges.

Delhi High Court asks CBI to reply to Tejashwi Yadav plea on charge framing order

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice to the CBI on Tejashwi Prasad Yadav’s petition and stay application and listed the matter for hearing on January 14.

Kerala MLA Antony Raju sentenced to 3 years for tampering with evidence

Antony Raju was convicted of fabricating evidence in a 1990 drug case and faces disqualification as an MLA.

Zelenskyy plans to replace Ukraine's Defence Minister and names new top aide

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to replace the Defence Minister by appointing Mikhailo Fedorov and named Kyrylo Budanov as head of his presidential office to strengthen government stability and tackle corruption.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy appoints military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov as chief of staff

Budanov was appointed amid ongoing war with Russia and US-brokered peace talks nearing completion.

US halts Minnesota childcare funds over fraud claims at Somali daycares

The fund freeze affects $185m supporting childcare for low-income families in Minnesota, where many Somali Americans live.

India's Rural Development Ministry to prevent fake demands under MGNREGA

The Ministry is working with states to prevent fake employment demands as the MGNREGA scheme is phased out before a new law starts.

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