Foreign Corruption
Get all news about foreign corruption cases around the globe. Many such cases fall under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a federal law enacted in 1977 by Congress that prohibits the bribing of international companies and foreign officials.
African whistleblowers share paper trail to billionaire’s questionable fortune
Corruption persists worldwide and whistleblowers in many countries risk everything. So, two years ago a group of lawyers, anti-corruption activists...
2020 may be a big year for white collar crime, but report cites poor oversight of accounting firms
The business writers at The New York Times promise a bump in white-collar crime news in 2020. At the same...
Mapping developments in whistleblower protection
Whistleblowers worldwide pay a high price for exposing fraud and abuse. They are especially vulnerable in with counties with institutionalized...
Commodities crime keeps the CFTC financial whistleblower program busy
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) financial whistleblower program has been busy, most lately announcing a $2 million award to...
After charges, police raids, Australia looks to improve whistleblower protections.
6/27 Update: The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) will seek access to the trial of accused whistleblower David McBride, according to Commonwealth...
Citizens impacted by environmental crime can help stop it. But, they need support and protection.
Citizens and activists can help stop environmental crime, but they need to know which laws apply, how to collect evidence...
Is it money laundering or not? EU can’t decide on Danske case
Did local regulators in Estonia and Denmark fail to flag the Danske Bank’s money laundering scheme? Seems EU regulators can't...
EU Commission responds to whistleblowers asking for protection: We’ve got your back
A provisional rule approved in March by the European Commission and member countries ensures “robust” protection for whistleblowers, according to...
As citizens get more involved in spotting wildlife crime, they could benefit from whistleblower protections
Corrupt government officials and informants who fear retribution. These are some of the challenges faced by citizens who become involved...
Investors bail while shareholders demand answers and action from Danske Bank on money laundering scandal
From the markets to the boardroom to the picket line, the reach of Danske Bank's money laundering fraud scandal continued...
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