Capture and Disclosure: South Africa’s Past, Present, and Tipping Point
An exploration of whistleblowing, criminal capture, and the stakes of the Madlanga Commission in reshaping accountability in South Africa.
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‘We Are Being Defamed’: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Says U.S. Politicians ‘Openly’ Take Bribes
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has sharply criticised the United States, accusing its political elite of "openly taking bribes" from Israel and pro-Israel lobbying groups while simultaneously defaming Pakistan for alleged corruption.Speaking to Geo TV, Asif drew a contrast between Pakistan — frequently targeted with accusations of graft — and what he described as the US practice of
Nepal Congress MP Files FIR Against Ex PM Oli
Nepal Congress MP Abhishek Pratap Shah filed an FIR against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at New Baneshwor Police through the Chief District Officer, Dilkumar Tamang of Kapilvastu.The FIR filing follows massive protests by Nepal’s Generation Z, triggered by the government’s ban on social media platforms and widespread allegations of corruption linked to Oli’s administration, eventually
The Rampant Leadership Corruption Plaguing China and Russia
OPINION — In March 2025 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) published an unclassified report on “Wealth and Corrupt Activities of the Leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).” It was an insightful analysis of Chinese Pre…
Cost of Trump’s meet-and-greets skyrockets in latest MAGA money-making scheme
Accusations of pay-to-play corruption aren’t stopping President Donald Trump from making big money off of his presidency. In fact, far from backing down, Trump recently raised the price of his meet-and-greet opportunities to astronomical heights.Trump…
Cost of Trump’s meet-and-greets skyrockets in latest MAGA money-making scheme
Accusations of pay-to-play corruption aren’t stopping President Donald Trump from making big money off of his presidency. In fact, far from backing down, Trump recently raised the price of his meet-and-greet opportunities to astronomical heights.Trump…
QUID PRO QUO: Cryptocurrency Deal In Pakistan With Links To Donald Trump, Asim Munir Under Scrutiny: Report
A recent cryptocurrency agreement between Pakistan and World Liberty Financial (WLF), a US-based decentralized finance firm with significant ownership ties to the Trump family, has come under intense scrutiny due to its timing, high-profile participants, and potential geopolitical implications.World Liberty Financial, founded in 2024, is primarily owned by DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity affiliated
Belgium Confirms Arrest of Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi, Says India Has Introduced Extradition Request
Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium, as confirmed by the Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice on April 14, 2025. Choksi, who fled India on January 2, 2018, is wanted by Indian authorities for his alleged involvement in defrauding the Punjab National Bank (PNB) of ₹13,850 crore.He was detained on April 12 and is currently awaiting judicial proceedings, with
ED Arrests SDPI National President Mk Faizy Under PMLA Over Alleged Links To Banned PFI
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested M K Faizy, the national president of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The arrest took place on Monday night at Delhi’s international airport. This move comes amid allegations of links between the SDPI and the Popular Front of India (PFI), which was banned by the Union government a few
Paytm Receives Notice From Financial Crime Fighting Agency, Sees No Business Impact
India’s leading digital payments company, Paytm, has received a show cause notice from the country’s financial crime-fighting agency, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).The notice pertains to irregularities related to the acquisition of two subsidiaries, Little Internet Private Limited and Nearbuy India Private Limited,