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Corruption news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Corruption published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  1. SocietyLawPeaceCorruption

    Justice Department to Review DEA Tactic Allowing Fentanyl to Hit Streets

    The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced a review of a DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to reach U.S. streets. The tactic, known as 'letting drugs walk,' involved allowing fentanyl shipments to proceed to build bigger cases against drug traffickers. Critics argue this strategy may have violated DOJ guidelines and compromised public safety.
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  2. WorldLocal GovCorruptionMiddle East

    East Timor Police Raid Online Fraud Dens, Arrest 14 Suspects

    East Timor police conducted raids in Dili, dismantling three online fraud dens hidden in residential areas. A total of 14 foreign suspects were arrested, including 12 Chinese nationals, one Indonesian national, and one Vanuatu national, with two female suspects. Electronics such as computers, mobile phones, and network antennas were seized as evidence. The case is still under investigation.
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  3. SocietyCorruptionAsiaDefense

    Wissam Al-Assad Sentenced to Death for Crimes Against Syrian People

    The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus has sentenced Wissam Al-Assad to death for his involvement in multiple crimes, including premeditated murder, murder with intent, drug trafficking, promoting drugs, attacking the safety of the homeland and public peace, sectarian fighting, forming armed groups in Eastern Ghouta, participating in a massacre that killed 75 civilians in Eastern Ghouta, planning and participating in attacks on Eastern Ghouta, and committing crimes against humanity. The trial was part of Syria's transitional justice process to hold accountable those involved in crimes committed during the previous regime.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionProtestFraud

    Woman Arrested After Fatal Accident on A59 Behind Protesting Farmers

    A 34-year-old woman from Nistelrode was arrested after a fatal accident on the A59 in North Brabant, which occurred at the tail end of a traffic jam caused by protesting farmers driving tractors on the highway. The accident resulted in the deaths of two seventy-year-olds from Oss and injuries to six others. The woman was released after questioning and is suspected of causing an accident resulting in injury.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionProtestMiddle East

    Russian Drone Strike in Kherson: Munition Lands in Child's Crib

    In Kherson, a Russian drone strike hit a private house, with a munition flying through the window and landing in a two-year-old child's crib. Miraculously, the child survived with no injuries. The mother and son were hospitalized and are planned to be evacuated. The attack was part of a broader terror campaign in the Kherson region that left two people dead and 12 injured, including two police officers.
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  10. WorldLocal GovCivil RightsCorruptionMiddle East

    Kazakh Woman Dies After Argument Over Dessert

    In Kazakhstan, a 19-year-old woman named Madina Rashidkyzy was found dead after an argument with her husband over a dessert called 'Barney'. Madina, who had an eight-month-old son, was reportedly beaten by her husband and his mother during the argument. The incident occurred in the Zhambyl region of southern Kazakhstan, and a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the case.
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  12. SocietyCorruptionArrestWhite-collar

    Second Suspect Arrested in Reiger Park Shooting

    A 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday in connection with the killing of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni. This is the second suspect arrested in the case. The first suspect, Reagan Cheslin Collis, was arrested last week and is alleged to be the gunman responsible for the shootings. The latest arrest comes as questions remain over Collis' involvement due to conflicting reports and CCTV footage. The second suspect is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court this week.
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  13. WorldJudiciaryRegulatorsLocal GovCorruptionMiddle East

    Escape from Electric Fraud Park in Myanmar; KNU Rescues 23 People

    Over 30 people held captive in a 4-story building used for electric fraud in the Three Pagodas area of the Myanmar-Thai border in Karen State managed to escape by knocking out security guards and taking their keys. The pursuers, armed with electric batons and including DKBA personnel, caught up with some escapees, leaving them injured. A man and a woman were recaptured near a temple. The escapees sought refuge at a KNU checkpoint, and the pursuers retreated. KNU successfully rescued 23 escapees, including two Europeans and several Myanmar women, mostly aged between 20 and 30. The Wa Electric Fraud Group moved to this area after the '1027 Operation' and colluded with local armed groups like DKBA. The park is believed to be controlled by a senior officer of DKBA's 2nd Tactical Command. The U.S. and EU have previously imposed sanctions on DKBA and several high-ranking electric fraud figures. The park's security has been beefed up, and entry and exit are now strictly controlled.
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  14. PoliticsLawCorruptionNorth America

    Ukrainians' Legal Status in Russian Elections on Occupied Territories

    Ukrainians participating in Russia's elections on temporarily occupied territories may face criminal liability in Ukraine, according to lawyer Andrew Magera. However, voting under duress does not incur legal responsibility. The key factor is whether Ukrainians acted voluntarily or were forced by occupiers. Organizing Russian elections or working in occupation organs can have criminal consequences.
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