Corruption

The misuse of power in the form of money or authority to achieve certain goals in illegal, dishonest or unfair ways.

Transparency International

From villages in rural India to the corridors of power in Brussels, Transparency International gives voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption. We work together with governments, businesses and citizens to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals. As a global movement with one vision, we want a world free of corruption. Through chapters in more than 100 countries and an international secretariat in Berlin, we are leading the fight against corruption to turn this vision into reality.

A Ticket For Corruption

“THE UN needs a good smack in the face,” fumed one city councillor

25 Corruption Scandals that Shook the World

This article, from Transparency International, provides information on 25 major scandals that inspired widespread condemnation.

Chess Grandmaster Igors Rausis Caught Cheating with Cellphone Found in Toilet

The World Chess Federation (FIDE) announced Saturday that it caught chess grandmaster Igors Rausis cheating during a tournament in France. According to ESPN.com, the FIDE noted that Rausis was "caught red-handed using his phone during a game."
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