Daily Corruption News: 18 May 2012
Today's top story
Myanmar: Myanmar’s corruption legacy shadows opening to investors
Bloomberg (TI mention)
For Zaw Naing, 40, who sells satellite imagery to Myanmar’s government, teeing off on the golf course with any of the former generals running the country is essential to sealing deals. Sometimes, he has to do more.
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Canada: Quebec corruption crackdown hits Montreal city hall
The Globe and Mail
China: China jails leader of smuggling ring
Financial Times
Czech Republic: The Prague crony safari chronicles lifestyles of the rich and infamous
The Wall Street Journal (TI mention)
Timor-Leste: Timor PM’s party under scrutiny over political donations
Radio Australia
USA: Bribery case at Wal-mart may widen
The New York Times
Blogs and opinion
India: Indian bill risks diluting anti-graft efforts - activist
TrustLaw
Indonesia: Beleaguered West Papuans left to count the cost of Indonesia’s palm oil boom
The Guardian
News from Transparency International
Call for proposals: Submit your proposal for the next International Anti-Corruption Conference sessions
On the blog: Pushing forward G8's anti-corruption agenda