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Daily Corruption News: 27 February 2013

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Posted 27 February 2013

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Mexico: Mexico teachers union boss arrested for corruption
Agence France-Presse

Elba Esther Gordillo, the head of Mexico's powerful teachers union and an influential political figure, has been arrested for allegedly embezzling millions of dollars for personal use, including plastic surgery and shopping sprees, authorities said.



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India: India says does not believe AgustaWestland bribery denial
Reuters

Niger: Niger arrests doctors after graft probe by Bill Gates charity
Reuters

Russia: Russia's Alexei Navalny accused of new fraud
BBC



Blogs and opinion

US: Watchdog calls on Obama to shut down nonprofit, saying it sells access to president
The Washington Post (blogs)



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Saving football = good governance + anti-corruption
On the blog: BAE still needs to come out clean about its past





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