Daily Corruption News: 8 May 2012

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Libya: Insight: In muddle of Libya's finances, billions go missing
Reuters

Months after rebels brought down the extravagant dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi, the disarray in Libya's state finances at the end of last year was so bad the new leadership did not know the size of state assets, how their money was being spent, or what had happened to more than $2 billion transferred from the sovereign wealth fund.

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Global: Global action on tax evasion has largely failed, study shows
The Guardian

Indonesia: Lawmakers top the list of corruption suspects arrested in 2012
Jakarta Globe

Kuwait: Former Kuwait PM questioned in graft probe
Reuters

Nigeria: Nigeria pledges action, urges patience on oil graft
Reuters

South Korea: Ex-vice minister arrested in bribery investigation
The Korea Herald

USA: Executive of hospital gets 3 years for bribery
The New York Times

Blogs and opinion

South Korea: Fighting corruption with bounty hunters
The Wall Street Journal

News from Transparency International

Call for proposals: Submit your proposal for the next International Anti-Corruption Conference sessions

News: Poor coordination and lack of political will hinder Portugal’s anti-corruption efforts

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