PUTRAJAYA — Integrity units within Malaysian organisations should play a greater role in identifying corruption risks before misconduct occurs rather than functioning mainly as units that handle complaints and compliance issues, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul Ghani said. Johari said integrity units should become strategic partners to senior management, helping organisations detect vulnerabilities, …

Estonia’s parliamentary anti-corruption committee will hold an extraordinary public session on Thursday to examine problems with the use of funds and corruption risks in the defence sector, ERR reports. The session, which starts at 10 a.m., will be streamed live on the ERR portal. The committee h…

Latvia’s government has decided to hold an open competition for the next head of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau, LSM reported on Tuesday. The competition will be organised by the State Chancellery following the departure of Jēkabs Straume, who has decided to retire on a service pe…

Ineta Cīrule, acting head of Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau, does not plan major changes at the institution and has not ruled out running for its permanent leadership post, LSM reports. Cīrule took over as acting head on August 2 after KNAB chief Jēkabs Straume retired on a s…

The Interior Ministry has issued recommendations to strengthen corruption prevention and internal controls in the police following an official review of the police leadership’s actions, LRT reported. On Friday, the findings of the review into the work of Police Department head and Police Commissi…

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The National Financial Crime Prevention Centre (NFCC) has clarified that former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki continues to serve on its advisory board under a valid appointment made in his personal capacity, stressing that his position is not linked to the office he previously held. … The post NFCC Says Azam Baki’s Appointment Remains Valid Until 2027 Despite Public Scrutiny first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.

ALOR SETAR, April 19 (Bernama) — Prevention and public awareness must be strengthened alongside enforcement in high-risk areas vulnerable to smuggling, cross-border crime, duty-free abuse, and customs issues, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professional) Datuk Junipah Wandi said such issues have implications for national security and the economy. She said it would not only impair administrative efficiency but also erode investor confidence, tarnish the nation’s image, and harm the public’s overall well-being. “The fact is, every loophole in the system creates an opportunity for corruption. If these are not plugged, they grow into […]

The Wyoming House voted to adopt a conflict-of-interest amendment to House Bill 43 that would bar public officials from certain financial ties to persons involved in money-laundering investigations; the amendment passed on a roll call, 60 Aye, 1 No, 1 Excused.

Senator Rush asked the committee to support S.2211 to extend the 10‑year corruption conviction cooling‑off period to federal as well as state convictions and S.2209 to add a four‑year disqualification for organizations that discriminate against members. He argued the proposals would protect the integrity of state government and align lobbying rules

Legislature enacts measures to regulate contributions and ensure government integrity

Commissioners discuss proposed amendments to the ACAO and recommend placing it on the ballot.

Commission requests significant budget increase to enhance oversight and prevent public corruption.

North Dakota revises candidate statement of interests filing rules and introduces late fees.

Lawmakers propose new ethics standards banning gifts and hospitality for public officials.

Mississippi law allows removal of officers convicted of felonies to ensure accountability.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Sandeep Kumar, a Junior Engineer at PSPCL, for accepting a bribe of ₹7000, as part of the ongoing fight against corruption in Bathinda.

The Enforcement Directorate has restituted immovable properties worth Rs 289.54 crore to the Competent Authority, MPID, in the case of Pen Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. The properties were attached und...

Kazakhstan is set to establish a public register of officials convicted of bribery and other corruption-related offenses. Some parliamentary deputies are also