Police Find Hidden Firearms Near Primary School in Overasselt
Police discovered 'well-hidden' firearms near a primary school in Overasselt during an investigation. Specialists were called to secure the weapons.9 sourcesSee all sources
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Corruption news — September 9, 2026
Publications tagged with Corruption published on September 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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Bagan Phoenix Hotel's Alleged Large-Scale Gambling Operation and Harboring of Illegal Immigrants
Locals report that Myanmar's Bagan Phoenix Hotel is running a large-scale gambling operation, managed by a Chinese national who is also harboring illegal Chinese immigrants and people fleeing from Thailand. Despite recent crackdowns on online gambling and fraud, the casino remains unaddressed, sparking public criticism. Residents claim the operator has bribed relevant authorities to allow the casino to operate without interference.5 sourcesSee all sources
Former Speaker Martin Romualdez Seeks Hospital Confinement Amid Plunder Case
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, facing a P7.4 billion plunder case, has filed a motion for continued hospital confinement at Cardinal Santos Medical Center. The Sandiganbayan Third Division has set a hearing on September 10 to consider his request, with Romualdez's doctors ordered to testify on his medical condition.28 sourcesSee all sources
Accountant Arrested for 122 Million Lira Fraud, Spent Money on Girlfriend's Surgery and Gambling
Accountant Mesut A. was arrested for defrauding his company of 122 million lira. He admitted to spending 5 million lira on cosmetic surgery for his girlfriend and losing 60 million lira in gambling. He expressed no remorse, stating 'I'm not sorry'. The operation involved multiple provinces, with 19 other suspects arrested, and resulted in the seizure of properties and luxury cars.6 sourcesSee all sources
CVM Fines Daniel Vorcaro R$ 20 Million for Capital Market Fraud
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has convicted former banker Daniel Vorcaro and fined him R$ 20 million for his role in a fraudulent operation involving the real estate investment fund Brazil Realty. Vorcaro's father, Henrique, and cousin, Felipe, were also fined, along with other individuals and entities involved in the scheme. The fraud involved inflating property values through false appraisals, harming investors.3 sourcesSee all sources
Mexico Incinerates Over 900 Kilos of Drugs, Destroys Slot Machines and Crime Objects
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) of Mexico incinerated over 900 kilos and 700 liters of narcotics, including methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and diacetylmorphine, in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Additionally, they destroyed over 200 slot machines and dozens of crime objects. The procedure was carried out in coordination with the Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico. In a separate operation in Mazatlán, the AGO disabled 223 slot machines.4 sourcesSee all sources