Daily Corruption News: 9 August 2012
Today's top story
India: India yoga guru Baba Ramdev launches protest
Associated Press
Indians shouted patriotic slogans and listened to a rousing speech from a charismatic yoga guru who began fasting Thursday to pressure the government to bring back billions of ill-gotten gains — so-called black money — citizens have stashed in foreign banks.
More news
Global: S. Korea plans spot checks on HSBC, StanChart
Reuters
Global: West China Cement denies fraud claims, shares fall 16 percent
Reuters
Global: More Asian nations passing own anti-corruption laws, says report
TrustLaw
Austria: Austrian ex-minister Strasser indicted for corruption
Reuters
Rwanda: Sexual bribery a growing issue for women’s employment in Rwanda
Global Press Institute (TI mention)
USA: SEC to settle ICP Asset Management CDO fraud case
Reuters
Multimedia of the week
India: Corruption a leading theory behind India’s blackouts
NPR
Blogs and opinion
Global: Accountability innovations we love, no. 2: Holding decision-makers to account online
TrustLaw
News from Transparency International
On the blog: German business CEOs join chorus calling for UNCAC ratification
Web feature: Scandals show urgent need for bank reform
