Daily Corruption News: 16 January 2013

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Posted 16 January 2013

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Italy: Italy's Northern League offices raided in corruption inquiry
Reuters

Italian tax police have raided offices of the right-wing Northern League party, a close ally of former premier Silvio Berlusconi in coming elections, in an investigation into alleged corruption, a source close to the inquiry said on Wednesday.



More news

Global: Siemens sued by tipster claiming retaliation over bribery allegations
DowJones Newswires

Cyprus: Schaeuble: Cyprus must commit to money laundering rules before bailout
Reuters

India: Recruitment scam: Chautala convicted, sent to judicial custody
Hindustan Times

Sudan: Sudan justice minister threatens officials over non-submission of financial disclosure forms
Sudan Tribune

UK: Taxpayers face £500m bill for RBS Libor fraud
The Independent



Multimedia of the week

Nigeria: Oil and the Delta Bush
Reuters



Blogs and opinion

Global: Probity among personnel: Halting corruption in the ranks
TrustLaw (TI mention)



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Can technology help African women to fight corruption?
On the blog: The UN asks what we think – but will they listen?





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