Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (14 Dec 2015)

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14 December 2015
Today's top story
Global: Swiss examine 133 suspicious transactions linked to 2018 and 2022 World Cups
Reuters
Swiss authorities are reviewing 133 reports of suspicious financial activity linked to the decisions by football's ruling body to let Russia and Qatar host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals, the Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Monday.

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Brazil: Brazilian protesters demand president’s impeachment
The Washington Post
Bulgaria: Bulgaria reopens border with Turkey after raid, prosecutor says
Agence France-Presse
China: Chinese billionaire re-emerges after 'disappearance' in government's anti-corruption drive
Agence France-Presse
Czech Republic: Some embassies do not join call to end Czech corruption
Czech News Agency
Indonesia: Graft suspect, ex-convict set to win regional election
Jakarta Post
Iraq: Iraqi state oil firm official shot dead in Kirkuk city: police
Reuters                                                                                                    
UK: Isle of Man accountant sentenced for £5m fraud
BBC

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