British journalist given police protection
British investigative journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown, who is facing an arrest warrant in Malaysia over her reports on alleged high-level corruption, has been given police protection in London after being followed and photographed in Hyde Park. – The Independent
British oil company investigated for corruption in Somalia
An oil company chaired by a former leader of Britain’s ruling Conservative party is being investigated for alleged corruption in Somalia, claims the company slammed as “defamatory”. Soma Oil and Gas, a private company chaired by Lord Michael Howard, on Monday denied paying more than half a billion dollars to government officials to protect an oil exploration deal signed in 2013. – France24
How education can help tackle corruption in Africa
Corruption touches our lives every day. It happens across the private sector as well as the public service in the realms of housing, education, health and agriculture. Its influence reaches dangerously further, too: it directly threatens sustainable development. – WEF Agenda
No country for dirty money: behind Britain’s populist promise on corruption
BLOG: The contemporary global economy is characterised by high levels of corruption and crime. Economic chicanery and fraud are rife in many business sectors – and the banks that provide the funding which keeps the whole machine running have been so frequently fined and admonished that it has almost become routine. It is no wonder that political leaders understand the electoral value of moves to clean up the grubby workings of capitalism – but do they understand the beast they will unleash? – Tax Justice Network
Anti-corruption courses in African business schools could help end graft
Education could be a valuable weapon in Africa’s fight against corruption. Three business schools – in Nigeria, Tanzania and South Africa – already offer anti-graft coursework, and the results are positive. – MediaclubSouthAfrica.com
Former Russian minister in Swiss money-laundering probe
The Swiss Federal Prosecutor’s Office has opened a money-laundering investigation against Russia’s former Deputy Agriculture Minister Alexei Bazhanov. He is accused by Russia of having embezzled state funds, part of which allegedly ended up in Swiss banks. – swissinfo.ch
Brazil prosecutors say Petrobras scheme moved $2.1 billion in bribes
Brazilian investigators believe 6.19 billion reais ($2.1 billion) in bribes were moved in a corruption scheme involving state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA), prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol said on Thursday. – Reuters
Mexico is transit for 90% of cocaine; corruption hinders war on drugs
About 90% of the cocaine consumed in the United States enters through Mexico, according to the US International Narcotics Control Strategy Report released on Friday. Authors of the report commended Mexico for unprecedented cooperation with the United States in the battle against drug-traffickers. High levels of violence, though, may be part of the cost of the progress, the report said. – El Paso Times
How China’s corruption crackdown put an end to extravagant parties
The Chinese government’s anti-corruption campaign hit luxury shops hard as the gifting expensive items for company executives dwindled — but spare a thought for the country’s corporate caterers. – Business Insider
Corruption: SA’s Big Business must find its voice
On a daily basis a growing number of organisations are endorsing the Call to Action from the Unite Against Corruption alliance. But so far South African businesses are visible by their invisibility. – Daily Maverick
