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Corruption news — September 6, 2026

Publications tagged with Corruption published on September 6, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

17 publications

  2. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentMiddle East

    Ghost Projects in Taguig Under Investigation; Senators Clash

    Senator Panfilo Lacson confirmed the existence of 'ghost' slope protection and flood control projects along the Taguig River, leading to an investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman. Lacson and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano have been clashing over these controversies, with Cayetano accusing Lacson of political mudslinging and Lacson revealing attempts to obstruct the investigation.
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  3. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionAsia

    Julia Molchanova Speaks Out About Jeffrey Epstein Abuse and Lawsuit Against Bank of America

    Julia Molchanova, a 37-year-old Russian woman, has spoken publicly for the first time about her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing that she was sexually abused by him and used as a 'lead Jane Doe plaintiff' in a class-action lawsuit against Bank of America. Molchanova alleges that Epstein used accounts set up in her name for his own purposes and that the bank ignored suspicious transactions. A federal judge recently approved a $72.5 million settlement with Bank of America, which will be distributed to Epstein's victims.
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  4. PoliticsCorruptionInvestigation

    Rachida Dati Rejoins Judiciary Ahead of Corruption Trial

    Former French Minister of Justice Rachida Dati has been reinstated as a first substitute judge at the central administration of justice within the Ministry of Justice, two weeks before her trial for corruption and influence peddling in the Renault-Nissan affair. She will not practice in a court or tribunal. Her trial is scheduled from September 16 to 28 at the Paris Correctional Court.
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  5. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionProtest

    Bride Denies Taking Millions in Jewelry After Wedding

    Mustafa Ateşoğlu alleged that his wife took approximately 5 million lira worth of jewelry, 300 thousand lira, and her mobile phone after their wedding in Muğla. However, the bride, Burkhonova, denied taking such valuable items and claimed she only took 20 quarter gold coins and 226 thousand lira. She also filed complaints against her husband and father-in-law for insulting and threatening her.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionResignationFraud

    Kura Sushi Suspends 'Chiikawa' Campaign Over Employee Misconduct

    Kura Sushi has announced the suspension of its collaboration campaign with popular manga character 'Chiikawa' starting June 6 due to improper conduct by employees. The campaign was found to have involved improper handling of prizes, with allegations of embezzlement and sale on flea market sites. An investigation was launched following public accusations on social media.
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  7. SocietyCorruptionFraudLaundering

    Court Deliberates Preventive Measure for 'Musa' in Call Center Case

    The Higher Anti-Corruption Court is set to decide on a preventive measure for Yelizaveta Ivakhnenko, known as 'Musa', in the high-profile case involving fraudulent call centers and asset legalization. Ivakhnenko is suspected of being part of a criminal organization headed by a Prosecutor General's office official. The case, codenamed 'Karfagen', involves bribery allegations and intercepted conversations discussing luxury items like Porsche cars, Loro Piana clothing, and expensive jewelry.
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  8. SocietyCorruptionInvestigationIndictment

    NABU's Operation 'Carthage' Exposes Official Protecting Fraudulent Call Centers

    The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has conducted an operation named 'Carthage', uncovering an official from the Office of the Prosecutor General who was involved in 'protecting' fraudulent call centers. The operation revealed that the official, along with a criminal organization, allowed these centers to generate millions in income. The group laundered funds, spending over 20 million hryvnias on real estate, jewelry, and other valuable property, and re-registering assets worth over 12 million hryvnias to third parties. The organizer of the scheme was appointed to the prosecutor's office in 2025 and acted in the interests of a former tax service head, known as 'Andriyovich'. Five participants have been exposed, and the case is provisionally qualified under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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  10. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionPenalty

    Employee Alleges Embezzlement, Number Farming, and Unresolved Salary Issues at 'Golden Egg' Company

    An employee has publicly accused their former boss, 'Golden Egg', of avoiding problems, including unresolved salary issues, alleged embezzlement, and number farming by employees. The employee demands evidence to support claims made against them and threatens legal action if necessary. They also express disappointment in the company's response and wish for its bankruptcy.
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  11. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionMiddle EastHealthcare

    Man Beaten to Death with Sticks in Delhi's Mayur Vihar

    A man was brutally beaten to death with sticks and rods in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 3 around 5 am. The victim, estimated to be around 40 years old, was attacked by two unidentified individuals. The incident was captured on CCTV. The motive behind the murder is yet to be known, and the accused are still at large. Police are investigating the case and have recovered CCTV footage for scrutiny.
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  13. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentArrest

    VP Sara Duterte Posts Bail, Skips Mugshot in Grave Threats Case

    Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail for three counts of grave threats at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court. She did not have her mugshot taken, submitting her own photos instead. Her lawyer, Paul Lawrence Lim, confirmed that the arrest warrant against her has been lifted. Duterte expressed safety concerns, stating she feels harassed and threatened since 2023.
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  16. PoliticsCorruptionChina

    Ukraine: Law Enforcement Earnings from Call Centers Exposed

    According to 'The Mirror Weekly', Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are earning over $24 million per month from protecting illegal call centers. Around 2,000 fraudulent call centers operate in Ukraine, with over a thousand paying a monthly 'subscription fee' to avoid raids. The money is distributed among various structures, including the SBU, GUR, National Police, Prosecutor's Office, Financial Monitoring, and State Border Service.
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  17. SocietyLawCorruptionFraud

    CAIR's Controversial 9/11 Curriculum

    The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) released a back-to-school resource guide and curriculum for K-12 schools that fails to label the 9/11 perpetrators as terrorists. Instead, it focuses on the 'rise in hate crimes' against Muslims post-9/11. The curriculum recommends high school students read Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America'. Critics argue that CAIR has ties to terrorism and should not have access to America's children.
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