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Daily Corruption News: 31 January 2013

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Posted 31 January 2013

Today's top story

Australia: Australia MP arrested on 150 charges of fraud
BBC

An Australian member of parliament has been arrested and faces 150 charges of fraud, officials say.



More news

Global: EU freezes 900mln euros to Poland pending fraud probe
Reuters

Indonesia: Indonesia names Islamic party chief as graft suspect
Agence France-Presse

Pakistan: Pakistan court summons anti-corruption boss
Associated Press

Spain: Spain’s Popular Party denies new report about payments
The Wall Street Journal

Thailand: Corruption index slightly improved
Bangkok Post



Blogs and opinion

Global: Kim promises zero tolerance for corruption at World Bank
The Wall Street Journal (blogs)

Global: Is public accountability needed to have a corruption-free defence sector?
TrustLaw (TI mention)



News from Transparency International

On the blog: Time for the UCI to change tack
Press release: Transparency International says Saudi Arabia’s steps toward anti-corruption treaty a good first move





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