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OECD publishes phase 4 two year follow-up the implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention in Portugal

This report presents the Working Group on Bribery’s summary and conclusions on Portugal’s progress on its implementation of Phase 4 recommendations, its foreign bribery enforcement actions, and developments related to the follow-up issues.

Basel Institute highlights the successful collaboration between Colombia and Guernsey in securing the forfeiture of illicit assets through non-conviction-based measures

Guernsey has confiscated nearly half a million dollars in criminal proceeds on behalf of Colombia, following extensive cooperation between the two authorities. The money was held on trust with a Guernsey financial institution for the benefit of the wife of “Don Efra”, the deceased leader of a notorious drug cartel…

OECD urges Portugal to swiftly implement long-standing foreign bribery recommendations

This report presents the Working Group on Bribery’s summary and conclusions on Portugal’s progress on its implementation of Phase 4
recommendations, its foreign bribery enforcement actions, and developments related to the follow-up issues. It was adopted by the OECD
Working Group on Bribery during its plenary meeting on 8-11 October 2024.

TI-UK explores ‘Should lying by politicians be a criminal offence?’, focusing on defining deception, abuse risks, and parliamentary sovereignty

The article explores whether lying by politicians should be criminalized. Transparency International UK concludes that making deception a criminal offense wouldn’t restore public trust, could worsen dissatisfaction, and might be abused. Instead, it recommends strengthening existing accountability mechanisms, clarifying sanctions, and involving the public to rebuild trust in politics and ensure fair rule enforcement.

TI releases self-assessment framework to support organisations in establishing, implementing and reviewing their internal whistleblowing systems

The framework is aimed at organisations across the public, private and “third” sectors in any jurisdiction, including international organisations.

Independent News: An Argentine tribunal has upheld the corruption verdict against former President Cristina Fernández

An Argentine tribunal upheld former President Cristina Fernández’s six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office for embezzling funds through public works projects. The ruling, which Fernández had appealed, was confirmed by a higher court. Fernández, who denies the charges, can still appeal to the Supreme Court and remain free pending the decision…

TI examines how corruption and undue influence threaten multilateral climate action at the Conference of the Parties (COP) climate summit in Baku

This report by Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective highlights how the Azerbaijani regime, oil and gas companies, and lobbyists have been working hand-in-hand in the run-up to COP29 to exert undue corporate influence. It also argues there is a high likelihood that the Azerbaijani government will use the summit as diplomatic cover to advance its domestic oil and gas interests and secure new fossil fuel deals.

Institute for Public Policy Research examines the human rights impacts of the Fishrot corruption scandal

This is the second human rights report looking at the impact of the Fishrot scandal on the lives of fisheries workers. “Right Now I Cannot Survive” highlights the continued struggles faced by those deeply affected by Namibia’s most high-profile corruption case.

Financial Times: Police raid French football league and CVC in corruption investigation

French investigators raided the French Football League and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners as part of a probe into potential corruption and embezzlement linked to an investment deal. The investigation, which began in July, involves allegations of misappropriation of public funds, corruption, and illegal interests…

Basel releases a practical guide for anti-corruption agencies: ‘Engaging the private sector in Collective Action against corruption’

Guide is designed to help government institutions, in particular national anti-corruption agencies, engage with the private sector more effectively to prevent corruption.

Oxfam warns that up to $41b in World Bank climate finance is unaccounted for

An Oxfam audit of the World Bank’s 2017-2023 climate finance portfolio found that between $24 billion and $41 billion in climate finance went unaccounted for between the time projects were approved and when they closed.

TI issues a White Paper on ‘Business Integrity: A toolkit for medium-sized enterprises’

This updated toolkit from Transparency International and the World Economic Forum empowers companies to embed integrity deeply, moving beyond compliance through practical guidance on anti-corruption policies, conflict-of-interest management, and complaints handling.

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