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Corruption news — October 28, 2026

Publications tagged with Corruption published on October 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  1. PoliticsCorruptionInvestigationTrial

    Ex-FBI Official Weeps in Court Facing Charges of Lying About Hunter Biden Laptop

    A former FBI official, Nikki Floris, appeared in court facing charges of lying to Congress about her involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. Floris was seen crying during a lunch break in the courtroom. She and another former official, Bradley Benavides, are accused of misleading Congress about their roles in the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force during the 2020 elections. Each faces up to five years in prison if convicted. The hearing, presided over by Magistrate Zia Faruqui, lasted the full day without a final ruling.
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  3. PoliticsElectionsCorruption

    Likud Alleges Fraud in Arab Voting Centers

    Likud has filed 777 complaints of fraud against Israeli-Arab voting centers during the recent elections. The party alleges irregularities that could potentially delegitimize the Arab parties. The Electoral Commission is currently examining these allegations. Some election officials have stated that any problems found are within the standard spectrum, but the issue could still go to court.
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  4. CultureCorruptionTrialMiddle EastHealthcare

    Prince Albert II's Cousin Found Dead in Monaco; Ukrainian Man Arrested

    Antoine de Massy, a 29-year-old member of Monaco's royal family and cousin of Prince Albert II, was found dead in a park in the principality. A Ukrainian man, who has lived in Monaco for 30 years, has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide and failure to render assistance. Investigations suggest that Antoine may have fallen from a height of 13 meters, and witnesses saw him leaving a nightclub supported by a man the night before his death.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionConstitutionMiddle East

    FBI Raids Beverly Hills Mansion Linked to Eric Swalwell's Sexual Misconduct Investigation

    The FBI conducted a raid on a Beverly Hills mansion owned by billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, a former donor and supporter of ex-Congressman Eric Swalwell. The search is part of an ongoing federal investigation into multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell, including claims from former staffers. Swalwell has denied the allegations and resigned from Congress earlier this year. This is the second major federal operation against Swalwell in recent months, following a similar raid on his Washington D.C. home and the seizure of his electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionProtestFraud

    Russell Brand's Former Assistant Details His 'Insane Sexual Appetite' During Trial

    Russell Brand's former personal assistant, Helen Berger, testified in his ongoing trial, describing his 'insane sexual appetite' and how he would 'sleep with people day and night.' Berger also recounted instances where she had to intervene to prevent Brand's mother and girlfriend from walking in on him having sex in his dressing room. Brand, who denies all charges, is facing trial for rape and sexual assault allegations involving six women.
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  7. PoliticsAppointmentsCorruptionMiddle East

    Israel's New Knesset Members Advocate Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide Against Palestinians

    Several incoming Israeli lawmakers have made controversial statements advocating for ethnic cleansing, genocide, and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. Moshe Feiglin, projected to return to the Knesset, has called for the expulsion of all Arabs from Gaza and branded Palestinian babies as enemies. Other incoming members, such as Hanamel Dorfman and Yitzhak Wasserlauf, have made similarly inflammatory remarks.
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  10. SocietyCorruptionTrialOrganized CrimeFraud

    Police Sweeps in Xianggang: Netizens Report Theft, Profit Increase

    Police sweeps in Xianggang, conducted by groups like Star Union, have been reported by netizens to result in theft of valuables worth thousands of yuan, with some comparing the situation to the Japanese occupation. The sweeps are seen as more profitable for police, with arrests potentially bringing in millions and allowing for looting of residents' property. Previously, protection fees were around 3,000 yuan per month, but now, with increased profits, some question the need for these fees.
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  11. SocietyBillCivil RightsCorruptionFraud

    Agent Exposed for Scamming Models' Introduction Fees

    A netizen has exposed an agent who scams models by promising to introduce them for a fee of 4000 U but refuses to pay them their 1000 U introduction fee. The agent lures models from Cambodia to Myanmar with false promises and then becomes unreachable, blaming a 'big boss' or 'brother' for not paying. The agent has many fake accounts and scams models into working for other companies without paying their fees. The netizen threatens to expose more of the agent's misdeeds if he doesn't pay up.
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