Daily Corruption News: 7 May 2013
Today's top story
Latvia: Outfoxing the oligarchs in Latvia
Foreign Policy (TI mention)
Eager to advance its accession to NATO and the European Union, Latvia established the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) in 2002 to take on government corruption, a legacy from decades of Soviet rule.
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Global: Swiss open criminal investigation linked to Spain graft scandal
Reuters
Colombia: Colombian journalist in line of fire for exposing corruption
Reuters
Curacao: Ally of slain Curacao politician suspects ‘political motive’ in attack by 2 assailants
Associated Press
Niger: Niger jails ally of ex-president in graft probe
Reuters
Palestine: Report highlights corruption in Palestinian institutions
Al Monitor (TI mention)
Thailand: Water projects may break corruption law
The Nation
US: NY state senator latest lawmaker charged with corruption
Bloomberg
Blogs and opinion
Global: The €1trillion a year dilemma: What tax fraud and tax evasion really costs the EU
Huffington Post
News from Transparency International
On the blog: No one has all the answers: the positive role of civil society in Russia
Press release: Transparency International marks 20th anniversary of official launch
