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Daily Corruption News: 12 December 2012

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Posted 12 December 2012

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Russia: Putin pledges to fight corruption, capital flight
Reuters

President Vladimir Putin pledged on Wednesday to crack down on corruption and the flight of capital from Russia in a new campaign to tackle problems that have marred his 13-year rule and blighted the country's business scene.



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Afghanistan: US finds Afghan anti-corruption efforts 'deeply troubling'
The Washington Post

Brazil: Lula star loses luster as Brazil corruption allegations pile up
Bloomberg

Germany: Deutsche chiefs under investigation in tax probe
Wall Street Journal

India: India launches probe into Wal-Mart lobbying report
Reuters

Serbia: Serbia’s richest tycoon detained in anti-corruption sweep
Associated Press



Multimedia of the week

South Africa: Mdu Ntuli, Corruption Watch take comedic spin on fishy deals
Times Live



Blogs and opinion

China: Study: China’s corruption doesn’t match gilded-age America
The Wall Street Journal (blogs)



News from Transparency International

Web feature: New coalition against corruption in Sri Lanka
On the blog: Will billions in fines alone make banks respect the rules?





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