Daily Corruption News: 3 May 2012
Posted 3 May 2012
Today's top story
Greece: Corruption case hits hard in a tough time for GreeceThe New York Times
When the authorities detained a former defense minister here last month pending trial, many Greeks found it cause for celebration, a rare case of a “big fish” meeting justice in a political culture widely seen as rife with corruption.
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Italy: Finmeccanica keeps investors guessing on disposalsReuters
Mexico: Wal-Mart bribery scandal seen undermining effort to soften U.S. anti-corruption statute
TrustLaw
Mozambique: 'Legitimate perception' that corruption goes unpunished
All Africa
Spain: Spain lawyer denies reports that king’s son-in-law seeking plea bargain in corruption case
Associated Press
USA: Lawyers accuse prosecutors of demeaning ex-DC council member convicted of corruption
The Washington Post
Zambia: Zambia: LAZ Nods Judges' Ban
Times of Zambia (TI mention)
Blogs and opinion
Global: Corruption putting the brakes on EU expansionDeutsche Welle
China: China's economic rights, human wrongs
The Wall Street Journal (TI mention)
News from Transparency International
Web feature: World Press Freedom Day 2012On the blog: After Wal-Mart: What best practices can limit foreign bribery?
