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GRECO’s latest compliance report on Armenia shows progress in addressing anti-corruption recommendations from 2015.
Out of 18 recommendations, 12 have been fully implemented, and 6 are partly implemented. GRECO notes improvements in rules on gifts acceptance, public engagement in parliamentary work, and measures to prevent conflicts of interest for MPs.
UK Home Secretary announces Baroness Hodge of Barking as the Prime Minister’s new Anti-Corruption Champion
As Champion Baroness Hodge will have three core responsibilities: 1)Helping the Government to drive development of a new Anti-Corruption Strategy and provide a challenge function for its delivery, once agreed. 2) Acting as a Government entry point on anti-corruption issues for Parliamentarians, private sector representatives and civil society. 3)Where required, engaging internationally to help drive progress on UK priorities.
The Africa Report: In August cleared Ghana’s presidential candidate John Mahama of any corruption involving Airbus
Samuel Adam Mahama, the younger brother of Ghana’s former president John Mahama, greeted The Africa Report at his London home on November 1, bearing a striking resemblance to his sibling. Dressed casually, the 61-year-old politician’s brother appeared welcoming but nervous, aware of the high stakes. With the general election just weeks away, it could pave the way for John Mahama’s return to power in Accra after eight years in opposition…
Volkov’s latest podcast examines Telefónica Venezolana’s $85.2m settlement with the DOJ for bribery violations under the FCPA
Michael Volkov explains how the Venezuelan subsidiary exploited a government-controlled currency auction system, paid nearly $29 million in bribes, and concealed the payments through inflated equipment purchases. The case reveals systemic flaws and offers essential lessons on preventing corporate misconduct…
GRECO’s follow-up Compliance Report on Andorra shows that 9 out of 13 anti-corruption recommendations have been fully implemented, 3 are partly implemented, and 1 remains unaddressed
Positive steps include a guide for parliamentarians on the Code of Conduct and the appointment of external ethical advisors. However, asset declarations from parliamentarians are still not public. For judges and prosecutors, ethics training is provided, but a confidential advice system is not yet operational, and the High Council of Justice’s composition remains problematic. The report concludes Andorra’s 4th round compliance procedure.
OECD reviews Azerbaijan Investment Holding and its SOEs in new anti-corruption report
OECD reviews the corporate governance of Azerbaijan Investment Holding and its State-Owned Enterprises
OECD publishes Integrity Review of Jordan
Recognising that corruption hampers public sector modernisation, economic progress and foreign investment, Jordan is undertaking ambitious reforms to tackle it.
GRECO calls on San Marino to strengthen its efforts to prevent corruption for top executive functions and the Police Corps
GRECO’s report on San Marino urges the country to enhance its anti-corruption efforts for top executive functions (PTEFs), including ministers and law enforcement. Recommendations include adopting a specific anti-corruption policy, conducting integrity checks, updating Codes of Conduct, providing regular training, and improving asset transparency. For law enforcement, GRECO calls for better internal oversight, gender balance, and whistleblower protection. San Marino must report on the implementation of these 23 recommendations by May 2026.
EC releases study on ‘High-risk areas of corruption in EU Member States: a mapping and in-depth analysis”, to advance the EU’s Anti-Corruption Strategy
Six EU-wide sectors emerged as high-risk areas of corruption where the Commission will be prioritising actions: healthcare, finance, public procurement, defence and security, construction and infrastructure, and sports. Corruption in these areas has cross-border implications and necessitates transnational action…
Basel Institute article on ‘Money Dirtying’ explores how clean, legitimate money can be transformed into illicit payments, particularly for corruption
It distinguishes “money dirtying” from money laundering, as it involves a linear flow to bribe recipients. The article uses the Lava Jato (Car Wash) scandal to illustrate these complex schemes and highlights the role of social network analysis in identifying the key actors involved. Understanding these processes…
The 2024 Basel AML Index brings vital updates to its methodology, reflecting the growing complexity of global financial crime prevention
Fraud Indicators Integrated: Fraud is now recognised as a significant predicate offense to money laundering, with related indicators added. Methodology Refined: Outdated indicators, including those on corporate transparency and auditing standards, have been removed…
UNODC reports that opium production remains 93 per cent below pre-drug ban levels in Afghanistan
Finds that the majority of opium cultivation and production has shifted from the southwest provinces to the northeast, where two thirds of opium production was concentrated. A second report included in the link reviews capacities and resources for the treatment of substance use disorders in Afghanistan.