Rolex scandal minister rejects blame for Italy kickbacks

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:24

An Italian minister caught up in the country`s biggest corruption scandal in two decades resigned Friday, admitting he had to take political responsibility for the rigging of public works tenders that cost taxpayers billions.

CEO of Brazil`s Petrobras says will not resign

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 09:59

The chief executive of Brazil`s state oil giant Petrobras said Wednesday that she will not resign despite the corruption scandal shaking the company and the ruling Workers` Party.

Bofors scam accused Ottavio Quattrocchi’s death sparks war of words

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 09:51

Death of Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, accused in Rs 64 crore Bofors corruption scandal, following heart attack in Milan sparked a war of words between the Congress and the BJP.

Berlusconi`s ally quits in corruption scandal

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 12:31

The firebrand founder of a populist, Italian anti-immigrant party has resigned amid a widening corruption scandal over party funds.

Corruption scandal shakes Vatican

Last Updated: Friday, January 27, 2012, 08:26

An Italian TV probe said a former top official had been transferred after complaining about irregularities in awarding contracts.

FIFA seeks evidence in fresh corruption scandal

Last Updated: Thursday, May 12, 2011, 12:00

FIFA asked England`s FA and a newspaper to provide evidence of fresh allegations of corruption.

CWG corruption scandal: Randhir wants OC Exec Board meeting

Last Updated: Monday, August 2, 2010, 17:56

IOA Secretary General has called for an emergency meeting of Organising Committee.

`Pak oil mafia siphoned Rs 90 bn annually during Mush regime`

Last Updated: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 13:15

Pakistan`s oil mafia is alleged to have siphoned Rs 90 billion annually during former president Pervez Musharraf`s tenure by supplying substandard diesel at the rates of high quality premium variety, a media report said.

Indonesia President set to act on corruption scandal

Last Updated: Monday, November 23, 2009, 14:09

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was set to announce Monday "controversial" action on a high-level corruption scandal that has gripped the country for weeks and shaken his presidency.

Indonesian officials resign in corruption scandal

Last Updated: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 15:08

Two of Indonesia`s leading law enforcement officials suddenly stepped down on Thursday to soothe a tide of public rage over an escalating corruption scandal that has forced intervention by the President.

China sacks Education Minister amid scandal

Last Updated: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 13:45

China`s legislature has removed the country`s unpopular Education Minister amid a corruption scandal in a city he used to oversee and widespread public dissatisfaction with the education system.