Daily Corruption News: 24 August 2012
Today's top story
Brazil: Brazil ex-senator to repay $234 mn in stolen funds
Agence France-Presse
One of two senators in Brazil who were stripped of their positions for corruption will reimburse $234 million in public funds he embezzled in the late 1990s, authorities said Thursday.
More news
Czech Republic: Czech secret service raps state firms for lawbreaking
Reuters
India: Court rejects plea to probe Chidambaram
Wall Street Journal
Libya: Gadafy son to go on trial next month on corruption, murder, rape charges
Reuters
Tanzania: Tanzania suspends port chiefs over cargo theft allegations
Reuters
Blogs and opinion
Somalia: Somalia’s government: baby steps
The Economist
News from Transparency International
Web feature: US ruling on oil, gas and mining companies will make them more accountable
On the blog: Civil society and big brother: the behavioural aspects of data protection
