Daily Corruption News: 1 February 2013
Today's top story
Nigeria: Farouk Lawan charged over $3m fuel scam ‘bribe’
BBC
The Nigerian MP who headed an inquiry which found that a fuel subsidy scam had cost the country $6.8bn (£4.2bn) has been charged with corruption.
More news
Global: TeliaSonera chief Nyberg quits after Uzbek bribery report
Bloomberg
Global: China’s corruption crackdown hones in on B.C. pulp mill
The Globe and Mail
Bangladesh: Bangladesh drops plan to seek World Bank aid after graft charge
Reuters
Canada: Municipal workers eager to blow whistle on corruption, police chief says
The Montreal Gazette
India: Lokpal anti-corruption bill: India cabinet clears changes
BBC
South Africa: Local government most corrupt, says watchdog
Independent Online
Blogs and opinion
Indonesia: Politicians and corruption
The Jakarta Post
US: Doubt is cast on firms hired to help banks
The New York Times (blogs)
News from Transparency International
Web feature: Everyone pays the cost – corruption in the defence sector
On the blog: Cyprus: a chance to strengthen its fight against money laundering
