Brazil's Petrobras reveals graft cost $2.1 bn
Petrobras lost $2.1 billion to the largest corruption scheme in Brazilian history.
Kazakhstan crushes on bribery in high-profile case
Ex-deputy Governor, advisor to the Governor and several businessmen were found guilty in a corruption scandal that rocked Kazakhstan.
Moody's downgrades ratings for scandal-hit Petrobras
International ratings agency Moody's said it had downgraded all ratings for scandal-plagued Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.
Brazil's Rousseff backs austerity and ending corruption
Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff stressed the need for lower spending to balance the books and urged an end to corruption.
Kazakhstan launches 10-year anti-corruption strategy
Kazakhstan is launching a new anti-corruption strategy that focuses on preventive measures and public participation.
Turkey delays decision on ministers accused of corruption
A Turkish parliamentary commission unexpectedly delayed until January a decision on whether four former Turkish cabinet ministers will stand trial on accusations of corruptionю
Brazil's Petrobras graft scandal embroils 28 more politicians
The main accuser in the corruption scandal that has embroiled Brazil oil giant Petrobras gave a list of 28 politicians who had taken kickbacks.
Hong Kong tycoon, former official guilty of corruption
Hong Kong property tycoon Thomas Kwok and the government's former deputy leader Rafael Hui were found guilty of corruption.
Avon beauty firm pays $138 mn to settle China bribe probe
US authorities on Wednesday fined the international cosmetics seller Avon Products $135 million to settle a corruption probe in China
Study says countries lost $1 trillion to corruption in 2012
A global anti-corruption group said that nearly $1 trillion was illicitly drained from developing countries in 2012, representing a record level of corruption.
Iraq PM says graft probe found 50,000 'ghost soldiers'
Iraqi Prime Minister announced that an investigation had uncovered the existence of 50,000 "ghost soldiers", and promised a widening crackdown on corruption.
Former Kazakh PM under house arrest on corruption charges
Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and ex-Defense Minister Serik Akhmetov has been put under house arrest on corruption related charges.
Portugal interior minister resigns over 'golden visas' probe
Portugal's Interior Minister resigned, three days after top officials were detained in a corruption probe linked to "golden visas" for wealthy foreign investors.
Hungary PM dismisses US corruption claims
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed corruption claims cited by Washington as the reason for US entry bans on six senior Hungarian officials.
Hungary protestors demand removal of 'corrupt' tax chief
Several thousand Hungarians marched though Budapest to demand the resignation of the head of the country's tax office.
OECD recommends confiscation for all corruption offences in Kazakhstan
The OECD has issued several new recommendations to Kazakhstan in its fight against corruption.
Spanish judge charges 26 suspects in graft scandal
A judge in Spain has charged 26 suspects including governing party politicians and businessmen in a bribery probe that has embarrassed the government.
Spanish PM apologises for party corruption scandals
Spain prime minister apologised for corruption scandals involving members of his conservative Popular Party.
Rousseff must fight graft to placate angry Brazil
Brazilian President must now deliver on her pledge to crack down on corruption or be dogged by the scandals that nearly derailed her campaign.
Convicts, corruption suspects up for office in Peru
Some 21 million Peruvians are voting in regional and municipal elections, with many candidates accused of corruption, drug-trafficking ties.