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11. Dubai public prosecutor vows to fight corruption
Dubai's public prosecutor vowed to take "strict and prompt action" against corruption and bribery in the booming Gulf city-state. In a statement issued by the media office of the emirate's ruler on Sunday, the prosecutor said he will respond to all acts of graft "wherever they occur in the emirate, whether in the public or private sectors." Fighting corruption is at the top of the government's priorities, the official added.
18 Aug 2008
12. Taiwan shares drop sharply on corruption probe
Taiwan's main stock index fell 2.72 percent Monday on fears that financial firms could be dragged down by an expanding probe into alleged money laundering by former President Chen Shui-bian.
18 Aug 2008
13. Ex-Passaic, NJ mayor given 21 months in prison
Former Passaic, N.J., Mayor Samuel Rivera was sentenced Friday to nearly two years in prison and a $4,000 fine for accepting cash bribes in exchange for influencing city contracts.
15 Aug 2008
14. Feds: Senator got favors, contractor got key ally
FBI agents spent years investigating Sen. Ted Stevens. They read his e-mails, searched his home and taped his phone conversations with his friends. This week, the Justice Department offered its first public glimpse at what it uncovered: a direct line of communication from a corrupt Alaska oil contractor to one of the nation's most powerful senators. When VECO Corp. executives needed help securing business, winning grants or navigating the bureaucracy, they called Stevens.
15 Aug 2008
15. Stevens questions FBI authority in corruption case
Sen. Ted Stevens accused the Justice Department of trampling on the independence of Congress, arguing Thursday that the corruption case against him should be thrown out.
14 Aug 2008
16. Feds say Stevens' trial shouldn't move to Alaska
Two Alaska politicians facing federal indictments for their ties to a defunct oil field services company were subjects of court proceedings nearly 3,500 miles apart Monday.
12 Aug 2008
17. Lawmaker's aide pleads guilty in Pa. corruption
An aide to an indicted Pennsylvania state senator pleaded guilty Monday and admitted that he conspired with the longtime power broker to destroy e-mails and other evidence during an FBI extortion probe.
11 Aug 2008
18. Swiss: Fine 5 Zurich bankers for money laundering
Swiss prosecutors on Wednesday demanded fines of up to 40,000 Swiss francs ($38,000) for five Zurich bankers on trial for allegedly helping a ring of corrupt Brazilian tax officials launder $45 million.
07 Aug 2008
19. Aide to plead guilty in Pa. corruption case
A prosecutor says a Pennsylvania computer technician accused of destroying records will enter the first plea in a corruption case against a state senator.
06 Aug 2008
20. Lawyer: Ex-head of Detroit center to plead guilty
The former head of Detroit's downtown convention center plans to plead guilty to a charge related to receiving nearly $100,000 from a contractor, his attorney said Wednesday.
06 Aug 2008
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