Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon
Mahathir said delays in various trials related to the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal of 1MDB would result in justice being denied.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Brazilians take to streets again to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment
Bolsonaro's popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid corruption scandals against the backdrop of the pandemic.
Sun Jul 25 2021
South Africa health minister put on 'special leave'
South Africa's health minister Zweli Mkhize was placed on special leave Tuesday over a corruption scandal.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Explainer: How Malaysia is seeking to recover billions of dollars missing from 1MDB
Malaysia announced 22 civil suits against entities and people accused of being involved with the massive 1MDB corruption scandal.
Tue May 11 2021
Goldman Sachs unit pleads guilty to U.S. charges over role in 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sachs said it would plead guilty to violating the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in relation to the scandal.
Thu Oct 22 2020
South Koreans vote for new leader, look set for record turnout
South Koreans flocked to polling stations to elect a new leader on Tuesday, with a high turnout suggesting voters are eager to move on from a corruption scandal that brought down the former president.
Tue May 09 2017
South Korean prosecutors summon Park for questioning
South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday ordered ousted president Park Geun-Hye to appear before them for questioning in connection with the corruption scandal.
Wed Mar 15 2017
South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House
The dogs are Jindos, a Korean breed of hunting dog known for their loyalty.
Tue Mar 14 2017
South Korea's ousted Park leaves Blue House in disgrace
Disgraced South Korean leader Park Geun-hye left the presidential Blue House on Sunday, two days after a court dismissed her over a corruption scandal.
Sun Mar 12 2017
South Korean court throws president out of office; two die in protest
Park becomes South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office, capping months of paralysis and turmoil over the corruption scandal.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Four men detained for probe in Johor property scandal released on MACC bail
The release order was issued by Johor Bahru Lower Court Assistant Registrar Saba'aton Daud.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal
Lee was arrested on Feb. 17 over his alleged role in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
A South Korean judge questioned Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee behind closed doors on Wednesday to decide whether he should be arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal.
Wed Jan 18 2017