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Illustration of Martín Migueles reviewing his phone amid evidence of a SIRA bribe network for import authorizations.

Martín Migueles probed over SIRA approval bribe network

8 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

Justice officials accessed the phone of Martín Migueles, partner of Wanda Nara, revealing a network that charged 10 to 15 percent bribes to speed up import authorizations through the SIRA system during Alberto Fernández's government.

Judge adds Aldama and Koldo statements to PSOE funding probe

The Audiencia Nacional has incorporated testimony from Víctor de Aldama and Koldo García—originally given in the masks trial—into its investigation of alleged irregular PSOE financing. The move follows a prosecutor's request citing new details on cash payments and rigged contracts.

Renovación Nacional refers senator Camila Flores to supreme tribunal over fraud investigation

8 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Renovación Nacional’s leadership referred Senator Camila Flores to the party’s Supreme Tribunal on Friday. The move follows a reserved investigation by the Valparaíso Prosecutor’s Office into alleged public fraud.

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Trial of Ábalos concludes with damning fiscal report

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Lacson delivers flood control probe report in privilege speech despite insufficient votes

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Judge orders forensic phone analysis in Adorni's illicit enrichment case after contractor's testimony

Nadiem Makarim requests house arrest during recovery from surgery

Nadiem Makarim, defendant in the Chromebook procurement corruption case, requested the court to change his detention status to house arrest during post-surgery recovery. He attended the hearing at the Corruption Court at Central Jakarta District Court on May 4, 2026, despite having an IV attached and being under hospital care. Chief Judge Purwanto Abdullah said they would assess his condition first.

Madlanga commission switches Witness G testimony to private hearing

4 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry closed its hearing to the public on 4 May 2026 during the testimony of a Crime Intelligence officer known as Witness G. The switch to a private session followed the witness's refusal to disclose details that could reveal their identity. The testimony concerns suspicious deaths and businessman Brown Mogotsi.

Gus Ipul ensures Sekolah Rakyat procurement free of corruption

Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Gus Ipul, emphasized that Sekolah Rakyat construction procurement must be free from corruption and manipulation. The statement was made in Surabaya on May 3, 2026, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto's directives. The program prioritizes out-of-school children from extremely poor families.

Lacson to present flood probe progress report in Senate

2 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson will deliver a 'Chairman’s Progress Report' on the flood control scandal as a privilege speech when the Senate resumes session. In a dzMM interview, he said it may occur tomorrow or Tuesday and include new documents or evidence. He called the scandal worse than the pork barrel scam.

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