Daily Corruption News: 14 May 2012

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Posted 14 May 2012

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India: Money-laundering law: Rigorous jail, hefty fines await tax offenders
The Times of India

Tax evaders could be in for trouble as the government is mulling placing tax crimes on a par with money laundering offences that have severe criminal and financial implications.



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Global: U.N. defends Afghan police fund as donors seek probe
The Wall Street Journal

Hong Kong: Kwok graft case back in spotlight in Hong Kong
Reuters

Korea: Lawmakers sign integrity pledge
The Korea Times (TI mention)

Mongolia: Former Mongolian president freed on bail
Financial Times

Nigeria: Nigeria president unlikely to risk oil graft crackdown
Reuters

Serbia: Serbian nationalists call for nationwide protests over alleged election fraud
Associated Press



Blogs and opinion

Brazil: Alejandro Salas: On a plane to Brazil
Fox News Latino



News from Transparency International

New: The Netherlands lacks sufficient whistleblower protection finds new report on the country's anti-corruption system

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