Daily Corruption News: 7 August 2012
Today's top story
Global: Standard Chartered shares trade sharply lower following US allegations of money laundering
Associated Press
Standard Chartered PLC saw around 8 billion pounds ($12.5 billion) wiped off its market value Tuesday after the New York state regulator accused the U.K. bank of being involved in laundering money for Iran, dealing a further blow to the City of London's reputation as a financial centre.
More news
Australia: Blood on the racetrack: gangs and corruption in racing
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Brazil: Defense in Brazil corruption trial rejects charges
Agence France-Presse
Republic of Congo: Congo opposition denounces 'election fraud'
Agence France-Presse
UK: Journalist, policeman arrested in News Corp. bribes probe
Bloomberg
Blogs and opinion
Global: France has finally got tough on corruption by seizing a dictator's Paris mansion
The Guardian (TI mention)
China: Focus on China: operating responsibly in emerging markets
The Guardian (TI mention)
News from Transparency International
On the blog: Uganda’s police is up for a new challenge: to handcuff corruption
Web feature: Scandals show urgent need for bank reform
