Copyright: The Times of India, 8th April, 2011

Wing Commander A K Thakur, a transport aircraft pilot, was allegedly caught demanding a Rs 20,000 bribe from officials of a French aviation company at the Aero-India show in Bangalore in February. Sources say this comes after the court of inquiry (CoI) against Wing Commander Thakur found him prima facie guilty of demanding the bribe from French company Dassault Aviation for allotting "a more advantageous position" for its aircraft in the "static" aircraft display section at the airshow.

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Copyright: Copyright: The Times of India, 8th April, 2011

Wing Commander A K Thakur, a transport aircraft pilot, was allegedly caught demanding a Rs 20,000 bribe from officials of a French aviation company at the Aero-India show in Bangalore in February. Sources say this comes after the court of inquiry (CoI) against Wing Commander Thakur found him prima facie guilty of demanding the bribe from French company Dassault Aviation for allotting ''a more advantageous position'' for its aircraft in the ''static'' aircraft display section at the airshow.

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Copyright: Sun Star Manila, 6th April, 2011

President Benigno Aquino III appointed a former state auditor who helped expose alleged corruption in the military service as commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA). Mendoza will serve a seven-year post in COA with her term expiring on February 2, 2018. She is a reserve officer in the military, with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

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Copyright: Copyright: Sun Star Manila, 6th April, 2011

President Benigno Aquino III appointed a former state auditor who helped expose alleged corruption in the military service as commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA). Mendoza will serve a seven-year post in COA with her term expiring on February 2, 2018. She is a reserve officer in the military, with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

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Copyright: The East African, 4th April, 2011

It has emerged that the Ugandan Ministry withdrew money from the Bank of Uganda without due parliamentary approval in order to buy six fighter jets and other military equipment from Russia. However, more than $400 million of the $740 withdrawn has already been spent. According to the East African, the true price paid for the jets purchased from Russia was a total of $327 million. The money was taken as part of the supplementary budget and without any parliamentary oversight. Defence officials have retrospectively sought Parliament's approval for the purchase, but it appears that the orders to withdraw the funds came directly President Museveni.

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Copyright: Copyright: The East African, 4th April, 2011

It has emerged that the Ugandan Ministry withdrew money from the Bank of Uganda without due parliamentary approval in order to buy six fighter jets and other military equipment from Russia. However, more than $400 million of the $740 withdrawn has already been spent. According to the East African, the true price paid for the jets purchased from Russia was a total of $327 million. The money was taken as part of the supplementary budget and without any parliamentary oversight. Defence officials have retrospectively sought Parliament’s approval for the purchase, but it appears that the orders to withdraw the funds came directly President Museveni.

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Copyright: The Telegram, 1st April, 2011

The Greek Parliament has been authorised to investigate the country’s former defence minister following corruption allegations in the purchase of military submarines. Akis Tsochadzopoulos will be investigated for potential bribery – a criminal offense—and money laundering in the 2000 purchse of three Type 214 submarines. Tsochadzopoulos denies any misconduct.

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Copyright: World Sociality Website, 1st April, 2011

The Institute of Contemporary Development, closely allied to President Medvedev, released a report supporting current plans for major reforms of the Russian military. Issued in March 2011, the report promotes plans to minimise corruption within the armed forces, in addition to upgrading military equipment.

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Copyright: AllAfrica.com, 22nd March, 2011

The U.S. ambassador to Kenya raised concerns about the purchase of 14 used F-5 jets purchased by the Kenyan military, saying that "this purchase is not the best use of scarce military monies, but the Kenyans have made it clear they plan to go forward with the deal." In cables leaked by Wikileaks, former Ambassador William Bellamy made his concern known to Washington, and stated that there are indications that there was corruption in the original deal. He believed that the jets were inappropriate for Kenya's needs, and suggested the money would be better spent on reconnaissance or helicopter lift assets. Though he raised the concern officially in a meeting with Kenyan officials, Mr Bellamy stated that the procurement was "a sovereign decision" by the Kenyan government.

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Copyright: Copyright: AllAfrica.com, 22nd March, 2011

The U.S. ambassador to Kenya raised concerns about the purchase of 14 used F-5 jets purchased by the Kenyan military, saying that “this purchase is not the best use of scarce military monies, but the Kenyans have made it clear they plan to go forward with the deal.” In cables leaked by Wikileaks, former Ambassador William Bellamy made his concern known to Washington, and stated that there are indications that there was corruption in the original deal. He believed that the jets were inappropriate for Kenya’s needs, and suggested the money would be better spent on reconnaissance or helicopter lift assets. Though he raised the concern officially in a meeting with Kenyan officials, Mr Bellamy stated that the procurement was “a sovereign decision” by the Kenyan government.

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Copyright: Korea Jongaang Daily, 18th March, 2011

Cha Du-hyun, a research fellow at the Korea Institute of Defense Analyses, reports that some defense product and service providers and executives at subcontractors are facing a trial for the charge of embezzling several billion won by inflating the import price of parts for major optical equipment used in various military firearms. Only about a month ago an allegation was raised that defective parts had been supplied for anti-aircraft guns, one of the key aspects in the air defense of Korea.

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Copyright: Copyright: Korea Jongaang Daily, 18th March, 2011

Cha Du-hyun, a research fellow at the Korea Institute of Defense Analyses, reports that some defense product and service providers and executives at subcontractors are facing a trial for the charge of embezzling several billion won by inflating the import price of parts for major optical equipment used in various military firearms. Only about a month ago an allegation was raised that defective parts had been supplied for anti-aircraft guns, one of the key aspects in the air defense of Korea.

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Copyright: Copyright: Rolling Stone Magazine, 16th March, 2011

Two young men from South Florida, frequently engaged in recreational drug use, managed to establish an arms trading network based on illicit deals with the US Department of Defense for which they delivered defective Eastern European and Chinese ammunition and grenades to Afghanistan. Efraim Diveroli and his partner David Packouz of AEY Inc even secured a USD 300 million deal to supply the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police, having previously only secured small contracts.

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Copyright: Rolling Stone Magazine, 16th March, 2011

Two young men from South Florida, frequently engaged in recreational drug use, managed to establish an arms trading network based on illicit deals with the US Department of Defense for which they delivered defective Eastern European and Chinese ammunition and grenades to Afghanistan. Efraim Diveroli and his partner David Packouz of AEY Inc even secured a USD 300 million deal to supply the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police, having previously only secured small contracts.

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Copyright: Copyright: Univision.com, 16th March, 2011

Austrian prosecutors have terminated trial proceedings against the country’s former air force head General Erich Wolf. Wolf was facing corruption charges following 2007 revelations of irregularities in a 2003 purchase of Eurofighter aircraft. Specifically, it emerged that a lobbyist of EADS, the company constructing the Eurofighter, has paid 87,600 euros to a company owned by Wolf’s wife. However, the prosecution could not determine that Wolf’s actions were illegal.

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Copyright: Copyright: Ceske Noviny, 16th March, 2011

Czech Republic’s state attorney for the region f Ceske Budejovice has charged 52 individuals for corrupt manipulation of Ministry of Defence tenders. Those facing charges include 11 former MoD employees, 38 industry representatives, two lawyers, and one defence counsel. Those found guilty would face 10 years in prison.

Read full article: http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/zpravy/attorney-charges-52-people-over-czech-defence-ministry-orders/610746

Copyright: Times of Swaziland, 10th March, 2011

MP Marwick Khumalo has highlighted the extent of defence corruption in Swaziland and the misuse of military property, saying that he sees military vehicles being inappropriately used to transport soldiers' "bosses' female companions." He stated that Defence is the most wasteful ministry in Swaziland. "Hundreds of millions of the taxpayers' money is spent on them," Khumalo said, "yet they are doing nothing." Minister Lutfo Dlamini recommended that MPs report all evidence of defence corruption to the Anti-Corruption Commission.

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Copyright: Copyright: Times of Swaziland, 10th March, 2011

MP Marwick Khumalo has highlighted the extent of defence corruption in Swaziland and the misuse of military property, saying that he sees military vehicles being inappropriately used to transport soldiers’ “bosses’ female companions.” He stated that Defence is the most wasteful ministry in Swaziland. “Hundreds of millions of the taxpayers’ money is spent on them,” Khumalo said, “yet they are doing nothing.” Minister Lutfo Dlamini recommended that MPs report all evidence of defence corruption to the Anti-Corruption Commission.

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Copyright: BBC, 7th March, 2011

Mexico has asked the US for detailed information on a law enforcement operation that allegedly allowed guns to be smuggled across the border. The request follows media reports that US federal agents allowed hundreds of guns to be smuggled into Mexico in the hope of tracking the weapons to drug cartel leaders. Some of the guns were reportedly later used in crimes including murder.

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Copyright: Copyright: BBC, 7th March, 2011

Mexico has asked the US for detailed information on a law enforcement operation that allegedly allowed guns to be smuggled across the border.
The request follows media reports that US federal agents allowed hundreds of guns to be smuggled into Mexico in the hope of tracking the weapons to drug cartel leaders.
Some of the guns were reportedly later used in crimes including murder.

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Copyright: AFP wire @ Al Arabiya, 2nd March, 2011

A former U.S. Army major and his wife have been convicted of bribery and money laundering in a huge scheme that illegally funneled some $60 million in Iraq war contracts, the Justice Department said Wednesday.Eddie Pressley and his wife Eurica engaged in "an audacious plan to take bribes in exchange for official contracting action on behalf of the U.S. Army, and together they accepted nearly $3 million in illegal payments," Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer said in a statement.He said the pair were "the latest in a line of 16 defendants to be convicted at trial or plead guilty for the bribery scheme at Camp Arifjan," a U.S. military base in Kuwait, where Pressley served as a U.S. Army contracting official between 2004 and 2005.

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Copyright: Copyright: AFP wire @ Al Arabiya, 2nd March, 2011

A former U.S. Army major and his wife have been convicted of bribery and money laundering in a huge scheme that illegally funneled some $60 million in Iraq war contracts, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Eddie Pressley and his wife Eurica engaged in "an audacious plan to take bribes in exchange for official contracting action on behalf of the U.S. Army, and together they accepted nearly $3 million in illegal payments," Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer said in a statement.
He said the pair were "the latest in a line of 16 defendants to be convicted at trial or plead guilty for the bribery scheme at Camp Arifjan," a U.S. military base in Kuwait, where Pressley served as a U.S. Army contracting official between 2004 and 2005.

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Copyright: Univision.com, 1st March, 2011

Austrian prosecutors have terminated trial proceedings against the country's former air force head General Erich Wolf. Wolf was facing corruption charges following 2007 revelations of irregularities in a 2003 purchase of Eurofighter aircraft. Specifically, it emerged that a lobbyist of EADS, the company constructing the Eurofighter, has paid 87,600 euros to a company owned by Wolf's wife. However, the prosecution could not determine that Wolf's actions were illegal.

Read full article: http://wires.univision.com/english/article/2011-03-29/austrian-prosecution-halts-eurofighter-corruption

Copyright: Ceske Noviny, 1st March, 2011

Czech Republic's state attorney for the region f Ceske Budejovice has charged 52 individuals for corrupt manipulation of Ministry of Defence tenders. Those facing charges include 11 former MoD employees, 38 industry representatives, two lawyers, and one defence counsel. Those found guilty would face 10 years in prison.

Read full article: http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/zpravy/attorney-charges-52-people-over-czech-defence-ministry-orders/610746

Copyright: Reuters, 4th January, 2011

India's Congress party is still haunted by a major defence corruption scandal of the 1980s, when the Indian government led by Prime Minister Rajiv Ghandi was found to have accepted kickbacks from arms firm AB Bofors during a $1.4 billion defence deal. A court cleared Rajiv Ghandi of involvement, and the Central Bureau of Investigation found insufficient evidence of kickbacks; however, according to the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), new evidence has emerged through the tax authorities that kickbacks were paid through a middleman. The BJP is demanding that the case be brought to parliament.

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Copyright: New York Times, 1st January, 2011

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be tripling the number of agents training border and customs workers in Afghanistan, in order to strengthen border security. Cross-border smuggling is rampant, particularly of cash, some of which is believed to feed the insurgency in Pakistan's tribal regions. An estimated $10 million a day, some gained through illicit activities, is smuggled out of Afghanistan to Dubai; funds also flow through the Afghan-Pakistani border, where bribe paying in order to pass the border without inspections or identification is common.

Read full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/02/world/asia/02afghanistan.html

Copyright: The Age, 23rd December, 2010

A US embassy cable released by Wikileaks reveals that the Indonesian Military (TNI) "operates as a virtually autonomous governmental entity" in the restive province of West Papua, and US officials blame the Indonesian government for neglecting the province and allowing corruption to flourish. An unnamed Indonesian official reports that the TNI uses its control to maintain illegal logging and drug smuggling rackets, fuelling instability and underdevelopment in the province.

Read full article: http://www.theage.com.au/world/jakarta-accused-over-papua-20101222-195na.html

Copyright: Field Fisher Waterhouse Publications, 22nd December, 2010

The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has delivered its sentencing decision against BAE Systems plc regarding the company's payments to a middleman in Tanzania. The Southwark Crown Court has imposed a GBP500,000 fine for improper accounting, to be paid as part of an earlier GBP30 million fine.

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Copyright: Foreign Policy, 18th December, 2010

According to a US embassy cable released by Wikileaks, the widespread corruption in Governor Usman Usmani's government of the Ghanzni province provides "a graphic picture of criminal enterprise masquerading as public administration." A Provincial Reconstruction Team in Ghazni province found that Usmani and his political allies are diverting international aid money, directing a chromite smuggling ring using Usmani's personal security force, and skimming more than 60% off of funds intended for local Afghan "Arbakai" security forces' salaries.

Read full article: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/12/17/greed_is_global?page=0,1

Copyright: The Portugal News, 18th December, 2010

The Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) released by Transparency International (TI) in December 2010 has revealed that the population of Portugal viewed the general level of courruption as having increased in the country. At the same time, the Armed Forces, together with the educational system and the clergy, were perceived to be the least corrupt sectors.

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