Daily Corruption News 7 September 2017 Today's Top Story Global: Familiar whiff of corruption continues to taint Olympic Games The Guardian For years the International Olympic Committee has insisted the wild west era of the late 1990s, when membersâ votes were bought for vast sums during feverish races to host the Games, were a distant memory. But who would believe that now? Investigations in France and Brazil offer hope that IOC members may be targeted and Tokyoâs bid for 2020 is likely to be scrutinised. Other News Global: Billionaire who accused top Chinese officials of corruption asks U.S. for asylum The New York Times Global: Corruption fuels ivory trade in Central Africa, study says The Associated Press Kazakhstan: Kazakh journalist convicted of money laundering, walks free in 'huge victory' Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Pakistan: Pakistan's anti-corruption agency starts criminal investigation into ex-PM, finance minister Reuters Russia: Protester at Navalnyâs anti-corruption rally handed prison sentence The Moscow Times Blog/Opinion Guatemala: Guatemalaâs democratic crisis point The New York Times Indonesia: Indonesiaâs corruption eradication commission law weathers the storm, for now The Diplomat (TI mention) From Transparency International Blog: Why Denmarkâs banks are easy targets Feature: Azerbaijani Laundromat: grand corruption and how to buy influence Press Release: Politicians and businesses paid to launder Azerbaijanâs image using slush fund must be sanctioned
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