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French former top oil CEO arrested in Ivory Coast
16/09/2012 - FRANCE

French former top oil CEO arrested in Ivory Coast

The former CEO of French oil giant Elf (now part of Total) was arrested in Abidjan on Saturday and extradited to Togo over a fraud probe. Loïk Le Floch-Prigent already served jail sentences in France for corruption during his time as Elf chief.
Egypt’s ex-PM Ahmed Nazif jailed for corruption
13/09/2012 - Egypt

Egypt’s ex-PM Ahmed Nazif jailed for corruption

Ahmed Nazif, Egypt’s prime minister under ousted strongman Hosni Mubarak, was sentenced to three years in jail on Thursday for illegally acquiring land and embezzling public funds. He was also fined 9 million Egyptian pounds (§1.48 million).
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Police probe ex-PM Villepin over fraud allegations
16/09/2012 - FRANCE

Police probe ex-PM Villepin over fraud allegations

Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin (pictured) was questioned by Paris police on Tuesday as part of an investigation into an alleged embezzlement scheme at a luxury hotel chain previously run by one of his close friends.
French lawyer charged with exploiting L'Oréal heiress
07/09/2012 - FRANCE

French lawyer charged with exploiting L'Oréal heiress

French tax lawyer Fabrice Goguel was charged on Friday with exploiting elderly L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt (pictured) by persuading her to donate an island in the Seychelles and €20 million to his Liechtenstein-based foundation.
Ex-police chief charged in connection with Bo Xilai case
05/09/2012 - CHINA

Ex-police chief charged in connection with Bo Xilai case

Ex-police chief Wang Lijun faces charges of defecting and taking bribes, Chinese media said Wednesday. Wang took refuge at a US consulate in February, setting off a chain of events that led to the dismissal of regional Communist Party boss Bo Xilai.
Match-fixing ban upheld for Juventus coach
22/08/2012 - FOOTBALL

Match-fixing ban upheld for Juventus coach

The Italian Football Federation has confirmed a 10-month ban for Juventus coach Antonio Conte after he failed to report suspicions of match-fixing during his time at former club Siena. Conte is expected to appeal the verdict.
Dozens of Lula-era officials go on trial in Brazil
03/08/2012 - BRAZIL

Dozens of Lula-era officials go on trial in Brazil

A landmark bribery trial starts Thursday in Brazil that could mar the legacy of popular former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or "Lula" (right). Thirty-eight former ministers, lawmakers and businessmen are charged with buying votes in Congress.
South Korean president apologises for brother’s bribery scandal
24/07/2012 - SOUTH KOREA

South Korean president apologises for brother’s bribery scandal

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (pictured) on Tuesday presented a public apology for a bribery scandal involving his brother and several former aides. Lee’s brother was arrested earlier this month for allegedly accepting a bribe.
Pope's butler put under house arrest in leaks case
21/07/2012 - VATICAN

Pope's butler put under house arrest in leaks case

Paolo Gabriele, butler of Pope Benedict XVI (pictured), was released from custody and placed under house arrest on Saturday pending a ruling on whether he will stand trial on charges he stole confidential documents from the Vatican.
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HSBC executive quits amid money laundering scandal
17/07/2012 - FINANCE

HSBC executive quits amid money laundering scandal

HSBC executive David Bagley, head of group compliance since 2002, resigned on Tuesday after a US Senate report accused HSBC of having a “pervasively polluted” culture that allowed billions of dollars to be laundered through the bank.
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