Former Greek Siemens executive accused of corruption arrested in GermanyMUNICH — A former senior executive of industrial conglomerate Siemens AG who faces money laundering and bribery charges in Greece was arrested in Germany on Thursday, prosecutors said. Man arrested for driving under the influence allegedly tries to bribe officers to ‘go away’ATHENS, Ala. — Athens Police Capt. Marty Bruce said a man arrested for driving under the influence faces additional charges after attempting to bribe two police officers to “go away.” The man was charged Monday after officers Josh Garlen and Cortny Barksdale responded to a call about a fight. Customs officer, wife plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, import EcstasyTUCSON, Ariz. — A federal customs officer at the San Luis Port of Entry and his wife pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and to import the drug Ecstasy. Billionaire R. Allen Stanford indicted, jailed in alleged $7 billion fraudWASHINGTON — Brash Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford has been jailed on charges his international banking empire was really just a Ponzi scheme built on lies, bluster and bribery. US Middle East envoy George Mitchell testifies at Conn. businessman’s NY bribery trialNEW YORK — America’s special Middle East envoy testified Friday that he still trusts a Connecticut businessman and considers him his friend despite losing $200,000 in an investment that resulted in his friend being charged with helping to bribe government officials in Azerbaijan. Witness at ex-Rep. Jefferson’s trial: ‘consulting fees’ disguised bribe paymentsALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Kentucky businessman testified Wednesday he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in “consulting fees” to the wife of a former Louisiana congressman that were nothing but thinly veiled bribes. Witness at ex-La. Rep. Jefferson’s trial: ‘consutling fees’ disguised bribe paymentsALEXANDRIA, Va. — A witness in the bribery trial of a former Louisiana congressman says he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to the congressman’s wife in bribes described as “consulting fees.” Detroit council member Conyers tends roof, runs meeting amid bribery investigationDETROIT — In the glare of a corruption investigation, City Council member Monica Conyers tended to home repairs and chaired a meeting on strip clubs Wednesday but said nothing publicly about an alleged scheme to trade votes for money. Detroit councilwoman Conyers, wife of congressman, seeks support amid bribes investigationDETROIT — City Council member Monica Conyers, the wife of a prominent congressman, sought political support from Baptist pastors and prayers from constituents Tuesday as her re-election bid collided with a corruption probe involving cash bribes handed over in fast-food parking lots. Opening statements due in bribery, freezer cash trial of former Rep. William JeffersonALEXANDRIA, Va. — The infamous $90,000 in cash found in the freezer of a former Louisiana congressman accused of taking bribes is evidence of nothing more than a failed FBI sting, a defense lawyer told jurors Tuesday. Key figure pleads guilty in Detroit sludge probe; Feds say contractor arranged bribes for dealDETROIT — A Detroit businessman pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to bribe a City Council member in exchange for supporting a $47 million-a-year sludge-hauling contract. Feds say Detroit man arranged bribes for sludge pact; 2nd guilty plea expected in probeDETROIT — Federal authorities have charged a man with conspiring to pay at least $6,000 to a Detroit City Council member in exchange for supporting a sludge-hauling contract with a Texas company. Prosecutors: witness won’t testify in trial of ex-congressman Jefferson accused of briberyALEXANDRIA, Va. — The woman who triggered an investigation of former congressman William Jefferson and eventually gave him a suitcase stuffed with $100,000 in cash won’t be called as a prosecution witness at Jefferson’s trial on bribery and other charges. Review ordered in corruption cases of 2 former Alaska lawmakers; release pendingANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two former Alaska state lawmakers could be released from prison soon after a federal appeals court Wednesday ordered their corruption convictions reviewed. Ex-US Rep. Jefferson to be tried on bribery charges, 4 years after $90K found in freezerALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson faces several obstacles to being acquitted of bribery, racketeering and other federal charges — and topping the list is explaining the $90,000 cash stashed in his freezer. Siemens AG bribery scandal grips Greece, battering public trust in politicsATHENS, Greece — Greeks pride themselves on having invented European drama. And their mushrooming scandal over alleged bribery by Siemens AG officials has plenty of it. Army Reserve officer from NJ sentenced to 30 months for role in Iraq contract fraud schemeTRENTON, N.J. — An Army Reserve officer from New Jersey has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role in a bid-rigging scam that steered millions of dollars for Iraq reconstruction projects to a contractor in exchange for cash, luxury cars and jewelry. Justice Department admits new prosecution mistakes, seeks release of 2 Alaska officialsWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder asked a court Thursday to release two imprisoned former Alaska state lawmakers after the Justice Department found prosecutors improperly handled evidence in their trials on corruption charges. Ex-Iraqi trade minister arrested in graft case while trying to leave countryBAGHDAD — Iraq’s former trade minister was arrested Saturday in a burgeoning corruption scandal after his plane was ordered back to Baghdad while en route to the United Arab Emirates, officials said. Ex-trade minister arrested in graft case while trying to leave countryBAGHDAD — Iraq’s former trade minister was arrested Saturday in a burgeoning corruption scandal after his plane was ordered back to Baghdad while en route to the United Arab Emirates, officials said. Prosecutors: More than 100 under investigation, 2 arrested, in MAN bribery probeBERLIN — More than 100 people are under investigation in a probe of alleged bribery at German truck maker MAN AG, and two were arrested last week, prosecutors said Monday. Chinese police make arrests in fake magazine scam after local government approached for bribeBEIJING — Chinese police have arrested two alleged scam artists who solicited bribes from officials in return for positive coverage in their phony magazine, a newspaper reported Monday. Sun Microsystems: We may have broken US anti-bribery law; Oracle says it knew before $7.4B bidSAN JOSE, Calif. — Sun Microsystems Inc. says it may have broken anti-bribery laws with its actions in an unspecified location outside the United States. Ala. Army officer accused in $2.8M bribery scheme with Georgia firm supplying Iraq, KuwaitBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama Army major and his wife are accused of taking $2.8 million in bribes from a Georgia contractor who received about $21 million for delivering bottled water and building fences in Kuwait and Iraq. Sun Microsystems: We may have broken US anti-bribery law; Oracle says it knew before $7.4B bidSAN JOSE, Calif. — Sun Microsystems Inc. may have broken anti-bribery laws with its actions in an unspecified location outside the United States, a revelation that would-be acquirer Oracle Corp. knew about before inking its $7.4 billion takeover deal. California businessman convicted of bribing bank manager to falsify documentsLOS ANGELES — A businessman accused of running an investment scheme has been convicted of federal charges of bribing a bank official. Guinea’s junta recalls 30 ambassadors in diplomatic reshuffle from Washington to BeijingCONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s ruling junta has recalled 30 ambassadors in cities from Washington to Beijing, nearly five months after seizing power when the West African country’s longtime dictator died. German prosecutors open investigation into bribery scheme at truck maker MAN AGBERLIN — Munich prosecutors opened a corruption and bribery investigation against MAN AG on Tuesday and searched the truck maker’s offices across Germany. Former Taiwanese president is indicted on new graft chargesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was indicted on new graft charges Tuesday as his high-profile corruption trial continued into its second month. 3 SKorean army officers convicted on bribery charges while serving in IraqSEOUL, South Korea — Three South Korean army personnel have been convicted of accepting or seeking bribes while serving as part of a U.S.-led alliance aimed at rebuilding Iraq, an official said Tuesday. |
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