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AFP officer charged over alleged bribes

corruptionbribery July 17, 2014 0

An Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer accused of selling information to a member of the public has been charged with a dozen bribery and corruption offences. The 43-year-old, from Epping in Sydney's north-west, was on

Doctor admits role in medical lab bribery scheme

corruptionbribery July 16, 2014 0

Another doctor has pleaded guilty in a long-running bribes-for-test referrals scheme involving a northern New Jersey firm. Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say 47-year-old Peter Deplas of Glen Head, New York pleaded guilty Tuesday to

Indian businessman jailed for bribery in Dubai

corruptionbribery July 15, 2014 0

A 34-year-old Indian businessman was today sentenced for six months in jail and slapped a fine for offering a hefty bribe to a labour inspector to lift a ban on his four companies, a

Bribery charges: Inquiry opens against NHA project director

corruptionbribery July 14, 2014 0

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has opened a probe against the National Highway Authority’s project director for afforestation on charges of accepting Rs6.7 million in bribes from a contractor for approving his bills worth

Greek Heart Surgeon Arrested on Bribery Charges

corruptionbribery July 11, 2014 0

Greek authorities have arrested a heart surgeon in a major Athens hospital on charges of bribery and blackmail for allegedly demanding money in order to perform urgent surgery, police said Thursday. The 59-year-old doctor, who

Investigation reveals lack of proof in DOC bribery case

corruptionbribery July 10, 2014 0

An internal investigation has revealed a lack of evidence to support allegations of bribery against the Department of Corrections warden and another prison officer, according to DOC Director Jose San Agustin. "There is nothing I

Federal jail inmate allegedly makes bribery attempt

corruptionbribery July 9, 2014 0

Willie B. Franklin Jr., a federal prisoner whose collaboration with a female jail guard resulted in her job loss and arraignment on felony charges, was arrested Sunday on a bribery charge for allegedly trying

Defense lawyer concedes guilt in bribery scheme, withdraws appeal

corruptionbribery July 8, 2014 0

A defense lawyer convicted of bribing a witness not to testify against his alleged attacker has withdrawn his appeal and accepted full responsibility for his crimes. Gerard H. Donley, whose trial proved divisive within the