Daily Corruption News 6 November 2012

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Posted 6 November 2012

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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.



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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





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