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Corruption news — October 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Corruption published on October 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsCorruptionThink TanksMiddle East

    Prosecutor Demands Seizure of 1.6 Billion Rubles from Former Rostov Mayor

    The Prosecutor General's Office has demanded the seizure of assets worth over 1.6 billion rubles from former Rostov-on-Don Mayor Alexei Logvinenko. The prosecution alleges that Logvinenko acquired the property through corruption, registering it in the names of relatives and trusted persons. Assets include half of the shares in the investment fund 'A1 Capital', real estate, vehicles, collections of watches and weapons, and cash, including $980,000 and 40 million rubles. Logvinenko, who held the post from 2019 to 2025, is currently in detention on charges of bribery and other crimes.
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    Rapper Navai Released on Bail in Kazakhstan Drug Case

    Rapper Navai, arrested in Kazakhstan on drug smuggling charges, has been released on bail. He was initially detained on October 14 after drugs were found in his car at the 'Kordai' border checkpoint. After spending two months in detention, Navai's pretrial measure was changed, and he was released pending trial. His lawyer, Rena Kerimova, had previously expressed optimism about his prospects for release, stating that he was leading a normal life in detention and was innocent.
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  4. PoliticsCorruptionInvestigationIndictment

    OpenAI Engineer Suspected of Planting Listening Device with Possible Saudi Link

    A former OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, is accused of installing a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI's San Francisco office. U.S. prosecutors allege that Alfozan, a Saudi national, maintained frequent contact with an unidentified member of the Saudi royal family via WhatsApp. The Saudi royal reportedly attempted to recruit Alfozan for a Saudi AI initiative, stating 'Saudi needs you more than the US!' After Alfozan's arrest, the Saudi government and a military member arranged flights for his wife and infant son out of the U.S. Prosecutors seek Alfozan's detention due to a risk of flight.
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  5. SocietyLocal GovCivil RightsCorruptionFraud

    Journalist Ricardo Orrego Charged with Sexual Offenses Against Colleagues

    Colombian journalist Ricardo Orrego has been officially charged by the Prosecutor's Office with alleged sexual offenses against five colleagues from Noticias Caracol. The charges include violent sexual act and sexual harassment, with the crimes reportedly occurring between 2012 and 2024. Orrego declared himself innocent and apologized to his family, stating that he will defend himself in court. The case is part of a larger scandal involving multiple journalists and media outlets.
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  6. SocietyCivil RightsCorruption

    Mariah Carey Wins Dismissal of Brother's $20M Defamation Lawsuit Over Memoir

    A judge dismissed Morgan Carey's defamation lawsuit against Mariah Carey, ruling that he failed to prove 'actual malice' in her memoir 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'. The lawsuit, which began in 2021, alleged that Mariah defamed her brother in eight passages of her book. However, the judge focused on two passages, one suggesting Morgan sold drugs and another implying he had a criminal record. Mariah's attorney stated she is 'gratified' by the decision, while Morgan's attorney plans to appeal.
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