Daily Corruption News: 19 October 2012

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Posted 19 October 2012

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Russia: TNK-BP manager arrested on suspicion of fraud
Reuters

A manager at Anglo-Russian oil firm TNK-BP has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, the Russian Interior Ministry and the company said on Friday.



More news

Global: Lance Armstrong’s doctor Michele Ferrari accused of money laundering
The Telegraph

Canada: Former city of Montreal general manager rejects corruption allegations
The Canadian Press

Iraq: Iraq seeks ousted cenbank chief’s arrest in graft probe
Reuters

South Africa: S. Africa cricket boss fired over graft
Agence France-Presse

USA: Harold Babb sentences in federal contracting bribery scheme
The Washington Post



Blogs and opinion

Kenya: Viewpoint: Will corruption kill off Kenya’s Vision 2030 plans?
BBC News

Nigeria: The scope of corruption in Nigerian oil is truly horrifying
The Economist (TI mention)



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Greed, reckless behaviour and the financial crisis: a timeline
On the blog: After Armstrong agony, cycling must reform





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