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OCCRP reports a major Uzbek state company funneled over $200M to shadowy foreign firms, exposing suspected front companies, hidden beneficiaries, and corrupt corrupt favoritism in govt contracts

February 4, 2026

The Almalyk Mining‑Metallurgical Complex (AMMC) a major state‑owned mining company in Uzbekistan and a key driver of the country’s economy has awarded more than $200 million in procurement contracts to a network of foreign firms from the UK, Georgia, Singapore, and elsewhere, many of which **lack relevant industry experience, have opaque ownership, or were officially “inactive.” Reporters found links between several of these companies and individuals with unusual or indirect connections, raising concerns that they may be fronts for…

GFI’s Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows report shows that trade misinvoicing in Africa drains billions, undermines development, and fuels corruption through bribery and illicit networks

January 28, 2026

Total trade value gaps reached an estimated $152.9 billion in 2022, with South Africa accounting for $478 billion cumulatively over the decade, followed by Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Kenya, while smaller economies like Gambia face the highest relative exposure. The primary channel is trade misinvoicing in high-value commodities such as oil, gold, and diamonds, and these illicit outflows have in many years exceeded Africa’s external debt, posing a major barrier to inclusive growth and weakening public service financing…

IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Scoping Mission in Nepal flags key governance and AML/CFT gaps, paving the way for reforms to tackle corruption and illicit financial flows

January 22, 2026

An IMF technical assistance mission met with a wide range of Nepali authorities and institutions to launch the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD), which aims to analyse macro-critical governance weaknesses and corruption risks and produce targeted reform recommendations. The diagnostic will assess areas including public financial management, revenue administration, financial sector oversight, rule of law and the effectiveness of anti-corruption…

OCCRP reports that in 2025, China investigated over 1 million corruption cases, disciplining nearly 983,000 individuals, including senior officials to crack down on bribery and graft

January 19, 2026

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission—opened over 1 million corruption cases and disciplined around 983,000 individuals, including investigations into 115 senior officials at provincial or ministerial level, with 69 receiving punishment and thousands referred for prosecution, as part of an expansive crackdown aimed at curbing graft, promoting compliance, and targeting bribery and related misconduct across government and state sectors…

OECD’s Phase 4 Anti-Bribery Report warns that Colombia’s fight against foreign bribery is hindered by weak prevention, enforcement, and whistleblower protections, demanding urgent reforms

December 18, 2025

The Phase 4 Report assesses Colombia’s implementation of its obligations under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and related instruments, noting both progress and significant challenges. It highlights persistent deficiencies in the country’s foreign bribery framework—particularly in enforcement outcomes, corporate liability, protection for whistleblowers and effective detection—and calls for targeted actions to address these gaps and improve international cooperation…

OECD’s Detection and Investigation of High-Level Corruption in Kazakhstan manual provides practical tools, modern investigative techniques, and global best practices to tackle elite corruption effectively

December 15, 2025

This OECD training manual offers comprehensive guidance on the detection and investigation of high-level corruption in Kazakhstan, covering topics such as sources of detection, open-source techniques, parallel financial investigations, asset search and seizure, and international cooperation. It aims to support capacity building and the sharing of effective practices from OECD Anti-Corruption Network members to enhance the quality and impact of complex corruption probes in Kazakhstan…

OECD’s Integrity Review of Brazil 2025 commends progress on anti-corruption reforms but urges stronger governance, transparency, and control systems across the public sector

November 7, 2025

The review notes that Brazil has established solid institutional and legal foundations for integrity but still faces challenges in implementing coherent, risk-based internal controls and consistent ethical standards. It calls for reinforced leadership accountability, improved procurement oversight, and greater citizen participation to embed a sustainable culture of integrity in public administration.

OECD’s 2025 Integrity Review of Sweden flags how organised crime in public institutions and procurement drive FC risks, prompting stronger anti-corruption and transparency measures

September 30, 2025

The report assesses Sweden’s integrity framework, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in lobbying transparency, public procurement, and local-level accountability. It calls for clearer corruption offences, enhanced oversight mechanisms, and improved coordination of anti-corruption efforts across government institutions…

OECD’s Follow-up report notes Azerbaijan progress in anti-corruption reforms, particularly in governance and procurement, though full alignment with international standards is still pending

September 18, 2025

The report notes legislative changes, including adjustments to the composition of the Judicial Legal Council and the transfer of certain powers from the Ministry of Justice, aimed at improving institutional oversight. It also emphasises the need for sustained monitoring and targeted measures to consolidate recent reforms and enhance overall integrity across public institutions…

OECD Follow-up report finds that Armenia has strengthened its anti-corruption framework but still needs targeted reforms to fully meet international standards

September 18, 2025

The OECD’s 2025 Armenia Anti-Corruption Monitoring Follow-Up Report assesses Armenia’s progress in implementing anti-corruption reforms under the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan. The report evaluates Armenia’s efforts across nine performance areas, including anti-corruption policy, prevention, and enforcement, highlighting significant improvements since the baseline report…

GI-TOC’s report, Judiciary and Anti-Corruption Bodies in the Western Balkans, flags political interference and limited resources as key challenges, calling for robust oversight and independent institutions

September 9, 2025

The report assesses the integrity and independence of judicial and anti-corruption bodies in the Western Balkans, highlighting persistent political interference, weak implementation of legal safeguards, opaque appointment processes, and resource constraints that undermine credibility and effectiveness – challenges remain in ensuring accountability, transparency, and functional independence…

Insight Crime reveals how rampant cattle trafficking and fake ear tags are fueling Mexico’s screwworm outbreak and threatening livestock health

July 29, 2025

Report highlights that Mexico’s screwworm outbreak exposes critical gaps in livestock management and border controls, exacerbated by the illegal trafficking of approximately 800,000 undocumented cattle annually. The widespread use of counterfeit ear tags undermines traceability efforts, increasing the risk of disease spread and prompting calls for stronger federal-local coordination and specialised enforcement units.

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