Daily Corruption News 18 September 2017 Today's Top Story Global: Airbus launches internal corruption investigation after Guardian exposé The Guardian Airbus, Europeâs largest aerospace multinational, has launched an internal investigation into possible corruption after the Guardian uncovered a series of questionable financial transactions resulting in an unexplained payment. Hundreds of pages of leaked bank records, internal memos and financial statements reveal that two companies secretly controlled by the aviation giant engaged in transactions involving â¬19m (£16.7m), a large part of which was then routed to a mysterious company via a tax haven. Other News Global: EU citizenship for sale: legal scheme allows corrupt politicians and businessmen to slip into the EU OCCRP Global: BHP Billiton launches anti-corruption push with pledge to âbuild trustâ The Telegraph Colombia: Anti-corruption vote approved just ahead of Colombiaâs elections Colombia Reports Hong Kong: HKMA chief warns of money laundering risks associated with Bitcoin and digital currencies South China Morning Post Solomon Islands: Top Solomons official charged with corruption Radio New Zealand Blog/Opinion Brazil: How Operation Car Wash is exposing political crime in Brazil The New York Times South Africa: Editorial: KPMGâs offer cannot undo damage wrought on South Africa Business Live (TI mention) From Transparency International Press Release: Maldives: Rescind the summary suspension of 56 lawyers calling for judicial reform Press Release: Tunisia: New law granting the corrupt amnesty must be rescinded Press Release: Award for innovative use of technology to improve governance in francophone developing countries
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