Daily Corruption News: 22 April 2013

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Posted 22 April 2013

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Global: Ralph Lauren bribery allegations lead to $1.6 million settlement
Reuters

Clothing retailer Ralph Lauren Corp will pay more than $1.6 million to settle a criminal and civil investigation of allegations that one of its subsidiaries bribed government officials in Argentina.



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Greece: Greek former defence minister denies money laundering charges on first day of corruption trial
Associated Press

Libya: Libyan officers demand dismissal of army chief, charging corruption, mismanagement
Associated Press

Russia: Whistle-blower's case revives concerns of punitive psychiatry in Russia
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad's Jack Warner resigns amid fraud inquiry
BBC

US: After corruption cases, voters favor term limits: Poll
Wall Street Journal



Blogs and opinion

Global: A blow against corruption as oil, gas and mining global transparency advances
Huffington Post (TI mention)

Global: Corruption in sport: Market-driven morality
The Economist



News from Transparency International

On the blog: Fish fraud: Why traceability matters
Web feature: Argentina and the judiciary: Subverting the rule of law





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