The action by the current president, Yoon Suk Yeol, will release Mr. Lee from a 17-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement and nullify the enormous fines he owed.
Tag: Embezzlement
A Vatican Auditor Says He Dug Up Too Much Dirt, and Was Buried
Libero Milone is suing the Vatican for wrongful dismissal after he said he found cardinals siphoning off funds. The Vatican has hit him with a criminal investigation of its own.
Dead but Not Buried, Angola’s Ex-President’s Body Sparks a Continental Fight
José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. But he died in Spain. A dispute over where to lay him to rest has divided his family and could decide the fate of his political party.
Israel Convicts Palestinian Aid Worker on Charges of Funding Hamas
Mohammad El Halabi was charged with funneling millions from a Christian charity to the militant group. The charity, World Vision, said there was no evidence to support that and the trial lacked transparency.
In a First, Catholic Cardinal Testifies in Vatican Criminal Trial
Accused of embezzlement and abuse of office, Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu told the court that he was sure the truth would clear his name.
Fake Polls and Tabloid Coverage on Demand: The Dark Side of Sebastian Kurz
The downfall of Austria’s onetime political Wunderkind put a spotlight on the cozy, sometimes corrupt, relationship between right-wing populists and parts of the news media.
Russia Doesn’t Send U.S. Investor to Jail but Still Sends a Warning
Michael Calvey had long championed investing in Russia. His conviction on embezzlement charges alarmed business leaders, even if his sentence spared him prison.
As Lebanon Collapses, Riad Salameh Faces Questions
People can’t get their money from banks, the currency has crashed and Riad Salameh’s reign at the central bank is facing allegations of fraud.
As Lebanon Collapses, the Man With an Iron Grip on Its Finances Faces Questions
People can’t get their money from banks, the currency has crashed and Riad Salameh’s reign at the central bank is facing allegations of fraud.
Former Vatican Banker Convicted of Money Laundering and Embezzlement
The ruling by the Vatican court signaled the church’s desire to get its financial house in order following past scandals.