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GRECO concludes that Ukraine has fully implemented 18 of 31 anti-corruption recommendations for MPs, judges, and prosecutors, recognising its strong commitment amid challenging times
In its latest assessment, the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body, GRECO, commended Ukraine for satisfactorily implementing 18 out of 31 recommendations aimed at preventing corruption among parliamentarians, judges, and prosecutors. Notable progress includes effective supervision of financial declarations, regulation of lobbying activities, and reforms in judicial appointments. However, GRECO highlighted that two recommendations…
PPLAAF uncovers suspected corruption and fraud in Guinea as whistleblower exposes U.S. investment fund’s bribery, tax evasion, and regulatory circumvention
A whistle blower supported by PPLAAF revealed that the companies allegedly attempted to bypass Guinean regulations and bribed officials following a 2023 barge spill that caused severe pollution. Despite denying the allegations, the companies launched an external investigation while local communities have seen little benefit from mining activities. Guinea holding the world’s largest bauxite reserves, remains plagued by poverty, corruption…
Basel paper calls for reform of UK’s DPA regime to ensure proper compensation for victims of foreign bribery in settlements
This paper analyses the UK’s approach to compensating victims of foreign bribery using funds from Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) and why this effort is falling short. It highlights the conceptual, practical, and political challenges in implementing victim compensation and examines how the UK legal system handles such cases…
Basel Institute examines strategic corruption in second of a two part series on the tangible yet under-addressed impacts of corruption on security
Strategic corruption is the deliberate use of corrupt practices by a state to achieve political and geopolitical objectives. It exploits weak governance, eroding institutions and creating a cycle that further enables corruption – weakening affected states while increasing the power of corrupt actors, posing a global security risk. This report calls for reforms to close legal loopholes, enhance transparency, and improve anti-corruption safeguards while cautioning against oversimplified policy responses.
OCCRP: Belgium freezes $270B under Russian sanctions, stranding billions in unsanctioned investors’ assets amid escalating legal battles
Belgium has locked €258B ($270B) in frozen funds under EU sanctions on Russia, but a vast majority belongs to unsanctioned investors, fueling legal challenges. JPMorgan’s failed attempt to unfreeze $2.4B highlights the growing crisis, as Belgium’s Treasury struggles with over 800 unresolved cases. With Euroclear at the center of the controversy, uncertainty looms over EU efforts to repurpose these funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction, while legal experts warn of potential billion-dollar compensation claims…
OECD WG on bribery raises concerns over Slovenia’s insufficient safeguards to protect investigators and prosecutors from political influence in bribery cases
According to the Working Group, safeguards against influence in bribery investigations remain lacking, despite a recent decision that allows for constitutional review of parliamentary inquiries into prosecutors’ actions. Furthermore, Slovenia’s foreign bribery offence and corporate liability legislation do not fully meet the requirements of the Convention. Since joining the Convention, Slovenia has not successfully concluded any foreign bribery cases and legal persons have never been prosecuted for foreign or domestic bribery. Finally, time limits for using special investigative measures are too strict and likely contribute to difficulties in bringing successful cases…
OECD examines shifting global power dynamics and their impact on fragile contexts in new report, States of Fragility 2025
Fragility stems from risk exposure and weak resilience, assessed through six dimensions: economic, environmental, political, security, societal, and human.
UNODC notes 4% increase in Bolivian cocoa production from 2022 in latest monitoring report
The report highlights ongoing coca cultivation growth, increased eradication efforts, rising coca leaf prices, and significant drug seizures, reflecting both the challenges and responses to coca production in Bolivia.
The OECD 2025 Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum (March 26-27, Paris) will examine how AI, data analytics, and digital forensics are reshaping anti-corruption efforts and global governance
The OECD Integrity Week (24-28 March) will bring together global leaders to discuss key integrity issues, featuring the 2025 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum focused on leveraging emerging technologies like AI and data analytics to enhance anti-corruption efforts and promote transparency.
OECD examines the relationship between transport infrastructure and conflict in North and West Africa over 24 years, in new report
Finds that attacks on infrastructure have surged, particularly due to jihadist insurgencies and rebellions since the late 2000s. Also rising are ambushes, kidnappings, remote attacks, and infrastructure destruction.
GRECO report on Bosnia and Herzegovina flags limited anti-corruption progress and weak integrity policies for senior officials
While Bosnia and Herzegovina has made some progress, major gaps remain in law enforcement integrity, conflict of interest enforcement, and whistleblower protection. To achieve adequate compliance, authorities must accelerate reforms and strengthen implementation mechanisms…
Trump’s executive order halts FCPA enforcement, shifting US anti-corruption priorities, as EU anti-corruption directive 2025 proposes stricter penalties and accountability for global firms
Trump’s Executive Order halts FCPA enforcement, pausing investigations and mandating a 180-day review, weakening corporate accountability. In contrast, the EU Anti-Corruption Directive 2025 introduces tougher penalties, removes immunity for officials, and imposes fines of up to 10% of global turnover to strengthen compliance…