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Karnataka tops list of most-corrupt states in India: Report.  A survey that pooled responses from 3,000 individuals across the country found that more than half felt corruption fell during the demonetisation phase, from November to December.
The Financial Express; http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/karnataka-tops-list-of-most-corrupt-states-report/648541/

How Hong Kong background of Fifa’s latest corrupt official came in useful as he funnelled bribes back to city.  The United States’ worldwide investigation into corruption in football has claimed its first victim in Asia – and Richard Lai’s extensive links to Hong Kong proved useful as he funnelled bribes to accounts back in the city where he was raised.
James Porteous/South China Morning Post: http://www.scmp.com/sport/soccer/article/2091727/how-hong-kong-links-fifas-latest-corrupt-official-came-useful-richard

Thai graft court gets off to productive start.  A new court that specifically deals with corruption cases has been in operation for just six months but has already delivered almost 180 verdicts – many against high-profile defendants such as senior former civil servants.

The Nation: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30313796

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