The two generals were accused of taking huge bribes and of corruption that reached into the armaments sector, indicating that the country’s military has not shaken off old habits.
Tag: Ethics and Official Misconduct
Scotland Yard Had Doubts About Will Lewis’ Cooperation
Will Lewis gave a “green light” to delete emails during a major journalism scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Will Lewis Is Said to Have Used Stolen Records as Editor in U.K.
Years before becoming The Post’s publisher, Will Lewis assigned an article based on stolen phone records, a former reporter said.
Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.
Ukraine Reconstruction Official Resigns, Highlighting Tensions
The departure of the official, who had pointed up mismanagement of funds, was a blow to government efforts to assuage allies’ concerns about how aid is spent.
Scandals and Missteps Slow Momentum of Germany’s Far Right
The Alternative for Germany party remains strong, but a growing pushback at home and abroad may be blunting its surge.
Fencing Rattled by Suspensions and Accusations Ahead of Olympics
Concerns about refereeing integrity and preferential treatment for top saber competitors have cast a shadow over a sport decided by the finest of margins.
Henry Cuellar, Texas Representative, and His Wife Indicted on Bribery Charges
Mr. Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting bribes from a bank in Mexico City and an oil and gas company owned by Azerbaijan. He has maintained they are innocent.
Spain’s Leader, Pedro Sánchez, Says He Won’t Quit Over Wife’s Corruption Case
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a progressive with a reputation as a wily survivor, had considered stepping down over corruption accusations against his wife that he says are a smear.
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.