Sextortion under graft / Pakistan law amendment / Cambodia tax scrutiny

Seeking, taking sexual favour offence under anti-graft law.  Seeking and accepting sexual favours can be considered a bribe under India's new Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2018, with the accused getting up to seven years jail term.

The Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/seeking-taking-sexual-favour-offence-under-anti-graft-law/articleshow/65746849.cms

 

Govt to amend accountability law to avoid harassment.  The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has decided to amend the accountability law in an attempt to keep a suitable check on corruption cases in order to avoid unnecessary harassment, after several multinational companies move to wrap up operations in Pakistan and file cases in international courts against corruption investigation initiated by the anti-corruption watchdog.

Zafar Bhutta/The Express Tribune: https://tribune.com.pk/story/1797994/2-govt-amend-accountability-law-avoid-harassment/

 

GDT asks citizens to report corruption.  Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) encouraged citizens and firms to file complaints against officials who demand additional money when collecting tax payments or fail to provide invoice with all information regarding the type of tax and amount paid.

Sum Manet/Khmer Times: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50530307/gdt-asks-citizens-to-report-corruption/

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