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Daily Corruption News: 17 December 2012

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Posted 17 December 2012

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Zambia: Zambia loses almost $9 billion in capital flight in past decade – US watchdog
Reuters

Almost $9 billion was illicitly siphoned out of Zambia, Africa's top copper producer over the last decade, according to a report by a U.S. anti-graft watchdog, which highlights how resource wealth is often squandered in the developing world.



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Global: Region seeks protection for corruption whistleblowers
Southeast European Times

Global: Corruption lingers in vacuum of toppled regimes
The National (TI mention)

Global: Bin Hammam resigns, FIFA bans him
Reuters

Australia: Enforcement rising: bribery and corruption emerging as key Australian compliance risks
TrustLaw

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police arrest 34 for illegal lending, laundering
Bloomberg

Vietnam: President announces laws on tax, corruption
VietnamNet Bridge



Blogs and opinion

Global: Making sure that bribes don’t pay
TrustLaw (TI mention)



News from Transparency International

On the blog: Ugandan politicians, communities sign pact against corruption
Web feature: In France’s fight against corruption: every signature counts





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