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Politics · European UnionTrump administration withdraws US from GRECO anti-corruption body
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), a European anti-corruption watchdog. The Council of Europe confirmed the withdrawal, noting that only Russia and Belarus had previously left the organisation.
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Politics · United StatesFormer Connecticut Official Kosta Diamantis Flees to Greece Before Sentencing
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former Connecticut budget official convicted of corruption, has fled the U.S. for Greece before his sentencing. He travelled by boat and plane, and his dual citizenship may prevent extradition.
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Politics · United StatesTrayon White bribery trial begins in Washington, D.C.
A federal bribery trial is underway for Washington, D.C., Council member Trayon White. Prosecutors allege he accepted $35,000 in cash from an informant in exchange for using his position to help a businessman extend city contracts.
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Politics · RussiaMoscow Police General Arrested in Fuel Theft Scheme
Moscow police general Sergei Malkov and several executives from the gas station network Eurotrans have been arrested for allegedly stealing fuel designated for police vehicles. Malkov and two subordinates were fired and face embezzlement charges, while Eurotrans shares dropped 6% on the Moscow Exchange.
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