Daily Corruption News: 20 September 2012

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Posted 20 September 2012

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Greece: Greek police investigate 32 politicians for corruption
Reuters

Greek police suspect 32 politicians of having acquired ill-gotten wealth, the finance ministry said on Thursday, adding fuel to popular frustration with the country's rulers as they discuss a new round of austerity with international lenders.



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Global: Private sector corruption rising amid downturn
The Associated Press

Austria: Austria curbs sleaze panel remit, opposition protests
Reuters

Georgia: Georgia prison abuse whistle-blower was 'waiting for this moment'
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Germany: German prosecutors name H-P in bribery indictment of employees
Wall Street Journal

Nigeria: Nigeria’s largest airline halts domestic flights
The Associated Press



Multimedia of the week

Global: Is there a corruption crisis in Europe?
Euronews (TI mention)



Blogs and opinion

India: The end of Team Anna?
The New York Times



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Putting corruption out of business: Part 2
On the blog: Barriers to preventing corruption: What do businesspeople say?





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