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Albanian prosecutors are investigating whether the deeds to land earmarked for a Jared Kushner–backed coastal resort were forged, potentially linking the sale to suspected drug-money proceeds; the probe adds to ongoing protests and legal challenges surrounding the project.
A former Nanjing official, Yang Youlin, was sentenced to death for taking over 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes over 30 years, along with embezzlement, abuse of power and money laundering, underscoring China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign where such white-collar death sentences are rare but reserved for very large sums.
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta surrendered to the Sandiganbayan and was arrested on non-bailable plunder charges over alleged nondisclosure of P75 million in campaign donations. The arrest followed the court’s denial of his motions to quash the information; co-accused Mike Defensor and businessmen Aristotle Viray and Joseph Espiritu were also arrested. Marcoleta underwent medical clearance and was to be detained at Payatas Jail, as prosecutors pursue the case under the Anti-Plunder Act. The timing intersected with Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, and the court stressed that an arrest warrant is not a finding of guilt, with prosecutors given three days to file comments on the motions to quash.
The impeachment trial of Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte opens amid concerns it could derail her 2028 presidential bid. Charges include misuse of public funds, discrepancies in financial statements, bribery and alleged threats to the president and his wife. Conviction requires a two-thirds Senate vote in a deeply polarized climate, with the case highlighting the Duterte-Marcos feud and sparking broad public debate over government corruption; the trial is expected to last months as evidence is presented and votes are counted.
China’s military promoted Zhang Shuguang and air force commander Wang Gang to generals, a move seen as part of a broader loyalty-driven reshuffle that could precede changes at the top of the Central Military Commission (CMC) under Xi Jinping. Zhang was also named head of the CMC’s anti-corruption division. The shake-up comes as corruption investigations shrink the seven-member commission to two active members, with Xi as chair and Zhang Shengmin as vice chair; a new CMC lineup is expected in fall next year.
Thousands of Albanians across the country join the nightly protests dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign amid perceived corruption and governance failures linked to a luxury resort project near Vlora; organizers cite issues from schools and jobs to living standards, even as Rama defends democracy and highlights reforms, with ongoing investigations involving allies.
House Democrats say whistleblower accounts and newly obtained documents indicate donors who intended to support America250, a bipartisan 250th-anniversary effort, were misled and steered to Trump-backed Freedom 250, with funds diverted and programming affected.
At a Maryland Democratic gala, Biden labeled Trump a 'loser' and condemned his vanity projects and alleged corruption, citing the White House East Wing renovation, a no-bid pool-contract with a Trump donor, and Trump’s stance toward NATO and Russia as evidence of damage to U.S. standing ahead of the midterms.
Argentina's President Javier Milei faced the resignation of his cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, amid a spiraling corruption scandal. Adorni was scrutinized for lavish private travel and real estate purchases, and he admitted to buying dollars on the black market and hiding $500,000 in savings—claims he says are earned legitimately, including cryptocurrency investments. The fate of his replacement remains unclear.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced at a pro-government rally that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections after 12 years in power. The move follows months of student-led protests over governance and a Novi Sad railway disaster in 2024 that killed 16 people. Analysts say his plan is to remain influential, potentially returning as prime minister if the SNS wins, while opponents and protesters demand rapid elections and accountability.
Argentine President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief Manuel Adorni resigns amid a corruption scandal and an illicit-enrichment probe centered on lavish spending and real estate, highlighting graft concerns in Milei’s government; Milei defends him while a replacement has not yet been named.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered prosecutors to provide a detailed justification for dropping the bribery and fraud indictment against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, delaying dismissal and setting a July deadline as the case draws international scrutiny.
NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy filed retirement papers a day after an FBI and Internal Affairs Bureau raid tied to a corruption probe; he was placed on modified duty, with 30 days for the department to decide if retirement will be permitted without consequence, and the probe also involves other former NYPD brass.
During New York City's 2022-23 migrant surge, prosecutors say Adams aides exploited the crisis by steering no-bid emergency shelter contracts to favored operators, reaping tens of millions in payments; Frank Carone was arrested for directing about $6.8 million to a hotel in exchange for roughly $120,000, with other aides and associates investigated for similar schemes amid ongoing oversight of migrant-relief contracts.
Federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, Adams’ former chief of staff, his brother, a Queens hotel owner and an associate in a $120,000 bribery scheme tied to a $6.8 million migrant-shelter contract, with payments disguised as legal fees funneled through law firms; Carone is expected to plead not guilty.