Corruption news — September 2, 2026

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1. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionFraud

   Sep 2, 2026, 23:28 UTC

   

   Active Shooting in Minneapolis: Two Officers Among Multiple Victims

   An active shooting situation in downtown Minneapolis resulted in multiple victims, including two police officers. The incident is ongoing, and authorities are responding.

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2. SocietyRegulatorsCorruptionProtestMiddle EastOrganized Crime

   Sep 2, 2026, 21:30 UTC

   

   Norway Arrests Russian Ship 'Professor Molchanov' for Naftogaz Debt

   Norway has arrested the Russian ship 'Professor Molchanov' at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz to recover $4.22 billion from Russia for the illegal seizure of Naftogaz's assets in Crimea. The ship, used for commercial expedition cruises, is prohibited from leaving its location in Barentsburg, Svalbard.

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3. PoliticsCorruptionTrialMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 19:23 UTC

   

   Businessman Acquitted in Murder of Maltese Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

   Jorgen Fenech, a prominent businessman, was acquitted by a jury of eight to one in the murder case of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech faced charges of complicity in murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The verdict was delivered after more than eight hours of jury deliberation. The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom expressed disappointment at the acquittal, warning that it sends a disturbing message to those who attack and kill journalists.

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4. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentArrestFraud

   Sep 2, 2026, 16:16 UTC

   

   Advisor to New Party MP Arrested in Prostitution, Money Laundering Probe

   Cemal Enginyurt's advisor Cem Tekinoğlu has been arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and prostitution-related crimes conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Tekinoğlu was subsequently remanded in custody by the court and will be tried for laundering assets obtained through illegal activities and crimes.

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5. PoliticsCivil RightsCorruptionTrialMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 13:00 UTC

   

   Madagascar: Former Senate President Sentenced to Hard Labor

   Richard Ravalomanana, the former Senate president of Madagascar, has been sentenced to ten years of hard labor for his role in the murders during the repression of protests in 2025. He has announced that he will appeal the decision made in Tananarive.

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6. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 03:02 UTC

   

   Zakharova Calls Kyiv Regime 'Terrorist Caliphate', Blend of State Machinery and Terrorism

   Maria Zakharova, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, has described the Kyiv regime as a 'terrorist caliphate' mired in corruption. She also labeled it a blend of state machinery and terrorist methods, commenting on President Zelensky's threats to Russian civilian aviation. Zakharova noted that this terrorism has an international character due to funding received from abroad.

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7. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentAfrica

   Sep 2, 2026, 02:17 UTC

   

   Double Stabbing in Cheongju Apartment; Father and Son Found Dead

   In Cheongju, South Korea, police discovered a 20-year-old man and his 60-year-old father stabbed to death in their apartment. The younger man was found unconscious in front of an elevator, while his father was found in their residence. Two weapons were found at the scene, and there were no signs of external intrusion. Police suspect the two deceased are father and son.

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