Daily Corruption News: 27 November 2012

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Posted 27 November 2012

Today's top story

Afghanistan: Kabul Bank audit details extent of fraud
The New York Times

Kabul Bank became Afghanistan’s largest financial institution by offering the promise of modern banking to people who had never had a saving or checking account.



More news

Australia: Ombudsman attacks anti-corruption commission
ABC News

Brazil: Brazil's Rousseff scrambles to contain latest scandal
Reuters

Israel: Dankner investigated for suspected securities fraud
The Jerusalem Post

Italy: Corruption probe threatens Europe’s biggest steel plant
Reuters

Korea (South): Korea's law agencies ranked most corrupt
The Korea Herald

Lebanon: A real land steal in coastal Damour
Al Akhbar English



Blogs and opinion

Global: If we want to make poverty history we've got to tackle corruption first
The Guardian

Global: Threats to civil society are rising rapidly
The Huffington Post (TI mention)

India: Can India’s fight against corruption be won at the ballot box?
TIME



News from Transparency International

On the blog: Morocco’s youth prepares for Anti-Corruption Day 2012
Web feature: Aid robbed in Uganda: what can be done?





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