Lalitha Kunaratnam

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A Malaysian lawmaker said a probe into the shareholdings of the country’s anti-graft chief Azam Baki allegedly uncovered that he owned shares worth 14 million ringgit ($3.6 million) in nine companies. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

A court in India has closed a corruption case against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal almost two years after he was arrested and held in jailed for months. The judge also criticised the CBI for a shoddy probe and recommended an inquiry against its officials. 🧵

a prominent oil trader, has been named a suspect in the broader probe and is believed to have fled overseas after the investigation began. jakartaglobe.id/news/corruptio…

The Jakarta Corruption Court has sentenced Muhamad Kerry Adrianto Riza, the son of fugitive oil mogul Riza Chalid, to 15 years in prison in a sweeping crude oil corruption case that prosecutors say caused up to Rp 285 trillion in state losses. Kerry’s father, Riza Chalid, 🧵

A key party in Malaysia's ruling coalition called on Wednesday for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to be formed to investigate misconduct allegations against the country's anti-graft agency.

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index is a sobering reminder that this slow erosion is happening across much of the world, and Cambodia is no exception. cambodianess.com/article/a-mirr…

A Mirror We Refuse to Face: Corruption and the Truth About Governance Corruption rarely collapses a country overnight. Instead, it seeps quietly into institutions, distorts opportunity, and erodes public trust—until one day, the damage feels irreversible. 🧵

prosecute the corrupt, end attacks on media and civic space, and dismantle the secrecy structures and networks that enable illicit flows of corrupt and swindled money within and across borders. Bangladesh in CPI 2025: thedailystar.net/opinion/views/…

Many countries have proved that progress is possible if political leaders and governments act with integrity and take action to tackle corruption beyond rhetoric, implement robust institutional and political reforms for transparent and accountable governance, effectively 🧵

Bribery remains the most widely perceived form of corruption in the Philippines, with nearly three in four Filipinos identifying it as the most common corrupt practice in government, according to the latest nationwide survey released by Octa Research. x.com/i/status/20232…

energy sector. The conspirators organised a $100 million (€84.2 million) kickback scheme to withdraw funds, causing public outrage. kyivindependent.com/former-energy-…

"Today, while crossing the border, NABU detectives detained a former energy minister as part of the Midas case," Herman Halushchenko was one of several ministers who resigned in 2025 after NABU uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme to embezzle funds in the country's 🧵

Boisterous street protest outside Sogo Sunday afternoon led by Bersih electoral reform group.Several PKR MPs attended including ex minister Rafizi who warned that Bersih 6 is possible if PM Anwar refuses to heed the people’s call to sack MACC chief following shareholding scandal

Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland has been charged with "gross corruption" over his ties with the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted Jagland's immunity, which he enjoyed because of his past diplomatic role. 🧵

Corruption is surging worldwide, hitting its worst point in over a decade in 2025, according to a report from Transparency International. Here’s what’s driving it — and how governments can turn things around. #dwbusiness

The PHILIPPINES fell six spots to its worst-ever ranking in 2025 in a global CPI by Transparency International, as the country grappled with a corruption scandal that slowed economic growth and weighed on investor and consumer confidence. bworldonline.com/top-stories/20…

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was set up to fight graft. Now some of its members have been accused of the very wrongdoing they are meant to stop, allegedly helping a group of businessmen seize control of companies. Questions about the commission’s conduct go all the way to the top.  Watch the full story bloom.bg/44zKGBS

A Bloomberg investigation reveals allegations that Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is helping a group of businessmen take over companies. bloomberg.com/news/features/…