bribery Archives

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European Parliament votes on new transparency rules after major EU corruption scandal

MEPs impose stricter regulations on income declaration, gift limits, and former colleagues as trust in European institutions wavers. The European Parliament has promptly introduced heightened transparency measures as a response…

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HMC personnel among 16 accused of corruption and bribery in Qatar

Qatar has cracked down on corruption and other such crimes over the past years. Qatar’s Public Prosecution has referred 16 suspects, including four employees from Hamad Medical Corporation, to criminal…

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News

Breaking: Qatar’s former finance minister to face trial at criminal court

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued a decree relieving Al Emadi from his responsibilities as finance minister at the time in May 2021. Qatar’s former Finance Minister…

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Life

Woman convicted of bribing Qatar official seeks appeal

A businesswoman is hoping to avoid a year in jail and deportation after being charged with offering a bribe to a government officer in exchange for safety clearance on a building that did not meet requirements.

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News

AFC extends Bin Hammam’s suspension as bribery allegations continue to swirl

The Asian Football Confederation has decided to extend the suspension of former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam for another 20 days, AFP reports. The move is the latest development…

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News

Qatar police arrest expat for attempting to bribe an official

Qatar police arrest expat for attempting to bribe an official In a move that supports its perception as the least corrupt country in the region, Qatar has detained a man…

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News

Another blow for Bin Hammam: AFC replacement stands

Another blow for Bin Hammam: AFC replacement stands Mohamed Bin Hammam’s bid to block his replacement for Asian Football Confederation president has been rejected, the Court of Arbitration for Sport…

News

FIFA: Whistleblower accusing Qatar of World Cup bribes made “unacceptable demands”

FIFA did not hear bribery allegations made by an ex-employee of Qatar’s World Cup bid because the worker asked for too much, the world’s soccer governing body said. Bloomberg reports:…

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