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15 articlesUkraineβs anti-corruption court places Zelenskiyβs former chief of staff under arrest
Ukraine's anti-corruption court ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, a former chief of staff to President Zelenskiy and described as a close ally. The story reports the court's legal action but provides limited detail about charges or context.
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Ukraineβs anti-corruption court places Zelenskiyβs former chief of staff Yermak under arrest
Ukraine's anti-corruption court ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, President Zelenskiy's former chief of staff and close ally, on May 14. The headline signals a high-profile corruption case within Zelenskiy's inner circle. The description cuts off before providing substantive details about charges or context.
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NATO chief wants to triple money flows to corruption-plagued Ukraine β Politico
NATO's secretary general has requested member states increase aid to Ukraine to 0.25% of their GDP. RT frames this as 'tripling money flows' to a 'corruption-plagued' nation, emphasizing financial burden rather than strategic rationale.
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Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case
Indonesian prosecutors are seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former education minister, in a corruption case. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Indonesian prosecutors. The article provides minimal additional detail beyond this core claim.
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For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer
A Reuters report examines how corruption allegations against associates of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, previously contained in reputational damage, are now escalating in severity and proximity to the president himself. The framing suggests a shift from peripheral scandals to more direct threats to Zelenskiy's wartime credibility.
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Once seen as Zelenskyyβs potential successor, now charged with corruptionβwho is Andriy Yermak
Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's chief of staff from 2020 to November 2025, has been charged with corruption after previously being considered the most powerful figure in the Ukrainian government. The article frames his downfall as steep, tracking his transition from presumed successor to facing criminal charges.
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Zelenskiyβs former chief of staff named suspect in major corruption probe
Ukrainian authorities have issued an official notice of suspicion to President Zelenskiy's former chief of staff as part of a corruption investigation. The story reports on a major probe into the official but provides limited details in the excerpt provided.
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Former SriLankan Airlines chief in US$16 million Airbus corruption case found dead
Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines who was charged with conspiracy to accept a US$16 million bribe from Airbus, was found dead at a relative's home in Colombo. Police stated they are investigating the cause of death and circumstances surrounding the discovery.
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China sentences former defense ministers Wei Fenghe, Li Shangfu to death with reprieve for graft, state media reports
Reuters reports that China's state media Xinhua announced two former defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption charges. The story relies entirely on the state media report without independent verification or additional sourcing.
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China sentences former defence ministers to death with reprieve
Two former Chinese defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve on corruption charges by Chinese authorities. The reprieve is a standard Chinese legal mechanism that typically results in sentence commutation. The story reports the sentencing via state news agency announcement.
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International financial outlets warn about Mileiβs plummeting popularity amid economic slowdown
Buenos Aires Herald reports that The Economist and Financial Times have documented declining approval for Argentine President Milei amid economic slowdown, inflation, and corruption scandals. The article attributes this coverage to international financial media observations rather than presenting original reporting.
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Malaysia seeks to charge 2 over US$278 million Arm semiconductor deal
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is pursuing charges against two unnamed individuals related to a $278 million semiconductor deal with Arm Holdings. Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli underwent a third day of questioning as part of the investigation, which the MACC says is nearing completion after interviewing 22 witnesses.
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Whatβs happening with Malaysiaβs βcorporate mafiaβ probe? Minister wants updates
A Malaysian minister has requested clarification from the police chief on the status of investigations into allegations that a network of businessmenβdubbed the 'corporate mafia'βcolluded with anti-corruption officials to remove executives. The government has directed law enforcement and the MACC to investigate, though police report finding no evidence of MACC involvement so far.
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Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 over rigged maintenance project tender
Hong Kong's ICAC arrested seven people allegedly involved in rigging maintenance project tenders through undisclosed conflicts of interest and dual contractor roles. The arrested include committee officials, a contractor owner, and project directors aged 37-75.
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New Report Exposes Trump Cryptocurrency Corruption
A Public Citizen report details the Trump family's approximately $1 billion stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture connected to Binanceβan exchange that pleaded guilty to sanctions and money laundering violations. The article frames this alongside Trump's simultaneous dismantling of crypto enforcement mechanisms.
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