Brussels seeks explanations from Nicosia on funding for gas terminal that China Petroleum Pipeline failed to build
London court rules against Gulf shipbuilder Privinvest over scandal surrounding debt sold in 2013
Judge’s request raises stakes in case prime minister has described as rightwing smear campaign
Once-powerful Democrat accused of taking gold bars, cash and luxury cars in exchange for his influence in Congress
Businessman was found guilty by Holy See of embezzlement over a Chelsea property deal
Two-term leader of multilateral lender describes probe as ‘absurd and unfounded’
UK attorney-general Victoria Prentis expected to make decision by July 31
Washington proposal would ease restrictions on Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler imposed over alleged corrupt dealing
Decision by judicial authorities is latest setback for investigation into claims of corruption in European parliament
Senior managers accused of receiving millions of euros in kickbacks
Tenth Chinese national pleads guilty in scandal that put spotlight on financial hub’s embrace of foreign wealth
Dias Toffoli infuriates campaigners by helping dismantle legacy of ‘Car Wash’ investigation in Brazil
Reversal of high-profile rulings comes as country backtracks on graft probe
Public security chief To Lam’s appointment comes amid anti-graft crusade that has sparked political turmoil
Petr Bystron’s properties and offices raided as Bundestag lifts his immunity from prosecution
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Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next week
Judge opens preliminary probe into allegations of influence peddling by Begoña Gómez
Jeffrey Cook found guilty last month of receiving more than £70,000 in kickbacks in cash and cars
State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
Ex-oil minister Tareck El Aissami among those accused of engaging in ‘economic conspiracy’
CEOs of Trafigura, Vitol and Gunvor say they have learned lessons from the 2010s scandals
Case is latest in a series of scandals exposing the enduring legacy of secrecy in Swiss banking
Czech and Belgian authorities say Viktor Medvedchuk was paying politicians to peddle Kremlin propaganda
US prosecutors say trading house paid Brazilian officials to keep its business with state oil group
