Corruption

Indonesia arrests chief ombudsman on bribery charges after only six days in office

Hery Susanto allegedly receives 1.5 billion rupiah from a nickel company

Malaysia Madani, or Civil Malaysia, is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's slogan encapsulating positive values (such as humanity and strong governance) that would shape policy direction. But the "corporate mafia" claims have now  cast the spotlight on governance credibility.

From 1MDB to ‘corporate mafia’: Is Malaysia facing a new governance test?

Corporate control allegations targeting the anti-graft agency and powerful businessmen are testing governance credibility

Samin Tan (in pink vest) arriving for questioning at the Indonesian Attorney-General's Office in Jakarta. He is one of Indonesia’s wealthiest individuals, with a net worth estimated at about US$940 million.

Coal tycoon Samin Tan arrested as Indonesia deepens illegal mining crackdown

It is one of the most high-profile moves yet in Jakarta’s sweeping clampdown on such activities in the sector

The probe marks the biggest raids in Hong Kong since 2017.

Hong Kong arrests hedge fund, broker staff in insider probe

The raids signal an intensification of oversight in the Asian financial hub

(From left) Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland with his lawyer Anders Brosveet in Frogner, Norway, Feb 12, 2026.

Ex-Prime Minister of Norway charged with corruption linked to Epstein

THORBJORN Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway, has been charged with “gross corruption” in connection with his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Norwegian police said on Thurs...

The suspects are alleged to have classified exports of crude palm oil as byproducts of crude palm oil between 2020 and 2024, with losses to the state estimated at between 10.6 trillion rupiah (S$796 million) and 14.3 trillion rupiah (S$1.07 billion).

Indonesia arrests 11 for alleged corruption over palm oil exports

[JAKARTA] The Indonesian Attorney General’s Office said it had arrested 11 people, including officials from the customs office, for alleged corruption aimed at avoiding mandatory domestic sales of cru...

The Epstein files are not just about one man’s crimes, they are a mirror reflecting deeper problems with how power operates in society, and a test of whether accountability truly applies to everyone.
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The Epstein files: Accountability and the question of elite impunity

Jeffery Epstein’s ability to operate for decades, despite credible allegations, points to failures across multiple institutions