Daily Corruption News: 18 June 2012

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Posted 18 June 2012

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UK: SFO drops corruption investigation into Vincent Tchenguiz
The Guardian

The Serious Fraud Office has abandoned its investigation into Mayfair property tycoon Vincent Tchenguiz 15 months after investigators raided his home and offices using a flawed search warrant as part of the SFO's biggest probe in almost a decade.



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Global: U.N. staff suspended in Afghan fraud probe
The Wall Street Journal

Global: US financier found guilty of stock fraud
Voice of America

Egypt: Egyptian vote hit by boycotts and fraud allegations
The Telegraph

France: Sarkozy 'supplies diary' to fight French graft claims
Agence France-Presse

Nigeria: Nigerian lawmaker on graft charges released
Agence France-Presse



Blogs and opinion

Global: Coming To America (to launder his millions?)
The Independent



News from Transparency International

Web feature: G20: The anti-corruption record

News: Left In the Dark: Lack of information on anti-corruption efforts





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