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Topic: bribery

Donald Trump grants full & unconditional pardon to former sheriff convicted of bribery

Sheriff Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff was convicted by a jury in December 2024 for accepting more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for appointments as auxiliary deputy sheriffs.

‘Cash for bail’: In plea challenging FIR, court ahlmad cites judge’s multiple adverse orders against ACB

Mukesh Kumar has moved Delhi HC seeking CBI probe and departmental enquiries against senior officers of the Anti-Corruption Branch who he alleges 'framed' the judge.

CBI arrests India Post official, driver for taking Rs 25,000 bribe from Jaunpur branch postmaster

According to probe agency, India Post SDI found cash shortage at Jaunpur branch & sought explanation. After clarification, he demanded bribe from BMP to stop his suspension.

How CBI laid a trap to nab retd Army officer for accepting Rs 22 lakh bribe in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri

Accused Amarjit Singh was arrested in late-night CBI raid at farmhouse after Rajasthan hospital director complained of bribe demand to keep establishment empanelled under ECHS.

Six US lawmakers write to Attorney General Pam Bondi for inquiry into Adani indictment

In a letter, they have drawn AG's notice to ‘questionable decisions’ made by Department of Justice under Joe Biden while highlighting the case against the Adani Group.

Trump pauses law prosecuting US firms accused of bribing foreign officials

The order is aimed at restoring American economic competitiveness by ordering 'revised, reasonable' enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977.

How bribery scandal involving a Guntur university has cast doubts on integrity of NAAC’s rating process

Members of National Assessment & Accreditation Council inspection committee, including a JNU professor, have been arrested for granting favourable ratings to KLEF Deemed to Be University.

‘Shimla ED office a den of extortionists’: What complainants against ED officers facing CBI probe say

An ED assistant director, who is absconding, & 2 enforcement officers allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 25 cr from 4 businessmen, accused in another case. CBI lodged 2 FIRs Sunday.

‘Bribery racket’ at Mumbai’s SEEPZ: CBI seizes Rs 60 lakh in cash, property worth Rs 40 cr, 3 luxury cars

2 IRS officers are among nine accused of ‘collusive corruption’ & collecting bribes via middlemen. The accused were arrested Wednesday, but were later released on bail.

No charges of FCPA violation against Gautam, Sagar Adani & others in US indictment, says Adani Group

In a filing with the stock exchanges, the group has cited the news reporting on the alleged bribery & corruption charges against Adani officials as 'incorrect'.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.