French Court to rule on Sarkozy's appeal in graft case
The verdict in former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against a conviction for corruption and influence peddling is to be announced in Paris on Wednesday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Wed May 17 2023
Invitation to join #RasuahBusters and be the conscience of the nation
We are calling out to all Malaysians to join us and be an agent of change for #RasuahBusters.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Prosecutors probe conglomerates over Park scandal
A prosecution team looking into an influence-peddling scandal that led to Park's ouster grilled the employees in charge of duty-free shops on Monday.
Thu Mar 16 2017
S.Korea's Park criticised over defiance, faces calls for investigation
The Constitutional Court dismissed Park from office on Friday when it upheld a parliamentary impeachment vote over an influence-peddling scandal that has shaken the political and business elite.
Mon Mar 13 2017
South Korean opposition vows justice as Park prepares Blue House exit
The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday to uphold a parliamentary vote to impeach Park, dismissing her from office over an influence-peddling scandal.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Samsung leader named a suspect in South Korea political probe
A South Korean special prosecutor's office will question Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee as a suspect in a widening influence-peddling scandal that may force President Park Geun-hye from office.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Daughter of woman at centre of South Korea's political scandal arrested in Denmark
The daughter of President Park Geun-hye's close friend, who is at the heart of an influence-peddling scandal that has led to the president's impeachment, has been arrested in Denmark, police said.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Conservative South Koreans rally to support Park, more big protests loom
Hundreds of thousands of protesters have thronged the streets of Seoul on recent weekends, demanding her resignation over the influence-peddling scandal involving a close friend.
Sat Dec 17 2016
S. Korean prosecutors widen investigation into scandal of president's confidante
Investigators raided the homes of two former key aides to the embattled president on alleged involvement into Choi's influence peddling.
Wed Nov 09 2016
French ex-premier Nicolas Sarkozy charged with corruption
France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been charged with corruption and influence peddling.
Wed Jul 02 2014