Daily Corruption News 18 April 2017

Today's top story

US: Venezuelan Oligarchs Who Robbed Country Bring Cash and Corruption to Miami and Houston
Miami New Times

Venezuelans call them boligarchs, a portmanteau of "bolívar" (Venezuela's currency) and "oligarch." Hundreds hide in plain sight in Venezuelan enclaves such as Weston, Florida; and Katy, Texas.

More news

Brazil: Brazil's Markets Aren't Fazed by Latest Corruption Scandal Headlines
Bloomberg
China: Former China Telecom chief pleads guilty to bribery: Xinhua
Reuters
Global: U.S. judge approves $2.6 billion fine for Odebrecht in corruption case
Reuters
Mexico: A Fugitive Mexican Ex-Governor, Accused of Corruption, Has Been Captured in Guatemala
Associated Press
Indonesia: Businessman receives three years for bribery
Jakarta Post
Slovakia: Thousands are expected to march against corruption
Slovak Spectator
South Africa: New minister planning to digitise home affairs, root out corruption
News24
South Korea: Korea’s Lotte Group Boss Charged With Bribery
Variety
South Korea: Park Geun-hye: Ex-South Korean president charged in corruption probe
BBC

Blogs and opinion

Brazil: The Ends of Lava Jato
Jacobin (TI mention)
Ethiopia: Ethiopia needs a multi-party democracy to end the crushing impact of corruption
The Conversation
Nigeria: Anti-Corruption War R.I.P?
Daily Trust
UK: London’s housing crisis is abetted by illicit funds
Financial Times
US: Latin American dictators love South Florida
Miami New Times

News from Transparency International

Press release: Transparency International condemns threats of violence and intimidation against its Tunisia partner
Feature: The secret is out: US$2.7 billion of São Paulo property linked to offshore companies
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