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Och-Ziff Sets Aside $200 Million for Bribery Probe
Hedge fund Och-Ziff Capital Management Group said Tuesday it set aside $200 million as it negotiates with the U.S. government over a long-running foreign-bribery investigation.
Siemens settles Israel bribery case for €43m, six Israeli power company officials indicted
Six former managers of the Israel Electric Corporation were indicted for taking tens of millions of shekels in bribes to help Siemens win contracts. Siemens will pay $42.7 million to settle the case.
Hundreds protest corruption in Baghdad's Green Zone on the weekend
The protesters accuse the government of neglecting much-needed reforms and Saturday's occupation of parliament came after MPs again failed to reach a quorum to vote on the cabinet changes.
South Africa corruption case blow for Jacob Zuma
South Africa's High Court has ruled that a decision to drop 783 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma should be reviewed.
Brazil prosecutors charge President's campaign strategist Joao Santana after corruption probe
Brazilian prosecutors have charged political strategist Joao Santana, the architect of President Dilma Rousseff's election victories, and 16 others with corruption as part of a massive investigation.
US Supreme Court Leans Toward Bob McDonnell, Ex-Virginia Governor, in Corruption Case
Justices across the ideological spectrum said the laws under which he had been convicted gave prosecutors too much power to say that routine political favors amounted to corruption.
US Supreme Court prepares to weigh Virginia ex-governor's corruption appeal
The Court will hear Virginia ex-Governor appeal of his conviction on corruption charges involving $177,000 in gifts and sweetheart loans from a businessman seeking to promote a dietary supplements.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Starts New Effort to Fight Corruption
A new anticorruption body is expected to start work this week, the president’s office said, in a bid to respond to longstanding complaints from foreign donors about fraud.
Brazil in 2015 recovered $125m of dirty money
Brazil has said it repatriated $125m (£86m) last year siphoned off to foreign bank accounts by corrupt officials, politicians and businessmen. $95m (£66m) was linked to the Car Wash investigation.
Con Edison to Pay $171 Million to Customers for Bribery and Kickbacks
The New York State Public Service Commission announced that Con Edison, New York state's largest utility, will pay $171 million to its customers for bribery and kickback schemes.
China suspends G20 anti-corruption task force
In their G20 presidency, China suspended an international anti-corruption task force, according to individuals in the group, who called it a setback to global efforts to crack down on shell companies.
China extends anti-graft measures on business activities by officials' families
A test programme to limit the business activities of senior officials’ relatives will be expanded from Shanghai to 4 more major regions through the country: Guangdong, Xinjiang, Beijing and Chongqing.
U.S. Considers Role of Banks, Sponsors in Soccer Bribery Probe
A sprawling U.S. corruption investigation into international soccer is focusing on the role multinational sponsors, broadcasters and banks may have played in facilitating alleged soccer corruption.
Brazil Could Impeach Its President Sunday Over Oil Corruption Scandal
Socialist Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s former political allies announced Wednesday they’ll help impeach her over a corruption scandal involving the state-owned oil company Petrobras.
Avon Settles Bribery Suits, Agrees Major Compliance Overhaul
Avon Products Inc. announced it would implement an extensive compliance reform program and pay $4 million to resolve several lawsuits stemming from the company's foreign corruption issues.

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