Daily Corruption News 6 November 2012
Today's top story
Russia: Putin dismisses defence minister amid corruption probe
Bloomberg
President Vladimir Putin fired Anatoly Serdyukov as defence minister after a probe into an alleged $95 million fraud at the ministry, the most senior official to be ousted over corruption by the Russian leader.
More news
Global: UCI investigating 'bribe' claim against Olympic champion
Sydney Morning Herald
Global: Internacional – 5º Encontro global da comunidade de prática anticorrupção do PNUD reune cerca de 90 especialistas no Brasil
Portal Braganca (TI mention)
Australia: Betting scandal overshadows Melbourne Cup
Reuters
Egypt: First session begins on corruption charges against ex-presidential candidate Shafiq
Ahram Online
Nepal: Lagging behind
República (TI mention)
Taiwan: Court extends sentence of Taiwan former first lady
Agence France-Presse
USA: Government crackdown on money laundering to cost banks billions
The Washington Post
Blogs and opinion
Global: Afghan corruption, and how the U.S. facilitates it
The Washington Post
India: Combating corruption: Try technology as it can be transformational
The Economic Times
News from Transparency International
On the blog: Cricket Corruption ‘not out’
Web feature: World anti-corruption movement takes aim at impunity
