Federica Mogherini and EU officials arrested in investigation into fraud involving grants for diplomats
Former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini, along with senior EU officials, was detained by Belgian police as part of an investigation initiated by the European Public Prosecutor’s […]
Ireland’s Garda cracks down on money-laundering after suspicious ATM withdrawals
On 11 September 2025, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) launched an operation following reports of large cash withdrawals from ATMs in Dublin and Cork — withdrawals made using […]
Credit Suisse / UBS — Swiss prosecutors file charges in money-laundering case linked to Mozambique loans
The Swiss Office of the Attorney General has filed charges against a former Credit Suisse employee and assigned responsibility to the bank itself and its successor UBS for organizational failures […]
Albania intensifies anti-corruption drive, detaining key politicians including Tirana’s former mayor
In its efforts to meet European Union standards, Albania has stepped up the crackdown on high-level corruption. Among the most prominent arrests is that of Erion Veliaj, the former mayor […]
2025 Annual Meetings: Eradicate corruption to make the most of Africa’s capital
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), corruption stands as one of the greatest barriers to global economic and social progress. Every year, around $1 trillion […]
Retired NFL linebacker among more than 250 arrested in human-trafficking sting: police
A former NFL linebacker was among more than 250 individuals arrested in a large-scale human trafficking sting operation in Florida, which also led to the detention of three dozen undocumented […]
PwC Exits Nine African Countries Amid Strategic Repositioning and Risk Concerns
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has recently closed its operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries as part of a strategic restructuring. This development follows rising scrutiny around reputational risk and governance challenges, according […]
CVSA Launches 2025 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Across North America
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has officially launched its annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI) in the United States, aiming to educate commercial drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement, and […]
McKinsey’s $122mn bribery settlement in South Africa sparks outrage
McKinsey and Company Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of McKinsey & Company, will pay more than $122 million to resolve a U.S. investigation into a bribery scheme in South Africa. Privately […]
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. Experts warn that Trump’s Justice Department pause on anti-corruption efforts will benefit kleptocrats. Former […]