Cisco under US investigation for bribery in Russia – reportThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Department of Justice have launched an investigation into the activities of Cisco Systems Inc. in connection with bribery allegations linked to its Russian operations.19:00 14.03.2014
Seven lawsuits filed against Russian generals and admirals in 2013Seven criminal cases against Russian Defense Ministry generals and admirals were opened during the past year, chief military investigator Alexander Sorochkin said in an interview to be published in Rossiiskaya Gazeta Thursday.11:12 27.02.2014
Corruption cases rate rose 30% in a year – Investigative CommitteeThe number of corruption cases opened by the Investigative Committee in 2013 grew 30%, Chief Investigator Alkesandr Bastrykyn told journalists on Thursday.10:43 27.02.2014
French court arrests billionaire Dassault on corruption chargesA court in Nanterre, France, on Wednesday detained industrialist and senator Serge Dassault for allegedly buying votes in Corbeil-Essonnes, where he was formerly mayor, the local media write.14:55 19.02.2014
Corruption costs Europe up to EUR 120 bln annually – reportCorruption costs the European economy approximately EUR 120 billion annually, the European Commission revealed Monday upon releasing its first EU Anti-Corruption Report.18:19 03.02.2014
Lawmakers propose to make names of corrupt Russian officials public – reportThe names of officials who have been convicted of bribery charges will be put on a public register of persons guilty of corruption-related crimes within three days of court rulings, accroding to the proposed legislation forwarded to the State Duma.12:22 30.01.2014
Russian judge suspected of aiding corporate raiders leaves for USIrina Baranova, a judge with the Moscow Commercial Court suspected of aiding corporate raiders has left Russia and is currently in the US.15:23 29.01.2014
Russian national's verdict in NY lawmaker bribery case moved to Feb.6A New York court has postponed the verdict for Igor Belyansky, a defendant in the criminal case on bribing a member of the local legislative council, until February 6. Belyansky sought support in opening an adult day care center, according to the investigation.13:29 20.01.2014
Investigator busted for extorting bribe from ‘tv magicians’A Russian police officer faces jail and a fine of up to 1 billion rubles ($30 million) for allegedly taking a bribe from a fraud ring that promised psychic healing via telephone.10:18 16.01.2014
Alcoa, subsidiary to pay US feds $384 million over foreign bribery chargesAlcoa World Alumina LLC agreed to plead guilty Thursday to resolve charges that it paid out millions in bribes to Bahraini officials via a London middleman, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a statement.19:28 09.01.2014
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022