Daily Corruption News 12 November 2012

Today's top story

Jordan: Jordan's ex-spy chief jailed for corruption
BBC

Mohammed al-Dahabi, who was head of the intelligence service from 2005 to 2008, was accused of embezzling public funds, money laundering and abuse of office.

More news

Global: Pressure on Shell/Eni over Nigeria deal
Financial Times

Australia: Coal corruption worst scam 'since Rum Corps'
Sydney Morning Herald

Guinea: Guinea's Conde says treasury boss murder won't stop anti-graft fight
Reuters

Iraq: Iraq cancels $4.2 billion Russian arms deal over suspected corruption
Reuters

Russia: Kremlin chief says he knew about corruption probe
Associated Press

Solomon Islands: Solomons joins anti-corruption body
Solomon Star

Blogs and opinion

Ireland: Need for greater reform in public ethics
Irish Times

Korea: How can Korea end corruption?
The Korea Herald (TI mention)

News from Transparency International

On the blog: Please mind your own business, France!

On the blog: Rio shows way on links between environment and corruption

Web feature:  “We seek to put a stop to the impunity of the corrupt”