Corruption

MAKI urges DPR probe into KPK's temporary house arrest for Yaqut Cholil Qoumas

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Following the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)'s temporary shift of hajj quota corruption suspect Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to house arrest on March 19, 2026, anti-corruption group Masyarakat Antikorupsi Indonesia (MAKI) has requested Komisi III DPR RI to form a working committee to investigate the decision. KPK welcomed the scrutiny while denying external influence, confirming Yaqut's return to detention.

Supreme Court reduces Pequeño Nicolás's bribery sentence amid delays, opens door to jail suspension

Spain's Supreme Court has upheld but reduced to two years and one month the prison sentence of Francisco Nicolás Gómez Iglesias, known as Pequeño Nicolás, for active bribery and disclosure of secrets—his third firm conviction. The cut from over four years, due to 13 years of undue judicial delays, means no individual penalty exceeds two years, allowing his defense to seek suspension considering his total penalties.

AMLC executive steps aside amid flood control probe

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director Matthew David has requested a transfer within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Arnold Kabanlit was designated as acting director to ensure leadership continuity. The move comes amid a major probe into corruption in flood control projects.

Africa

Twelve SAPS officers arrested over R360m tender scandal

Europe

National Court dismisses Convergència ambulances case

Politics

Palace defers ICI flood control findings to ombudsman

KPK returns Yaqut from house arrest to detention after health check

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is processing the return of hajj quota corruption suspect and former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas from house arrest back to detention, following a health check on March 23, 2026.

KPK: Yaqut Cholil house arrest shift part of tailored investigation strategy

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated on March 22, 2026, that shifting former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to house arrest in the Hajj quota corruption case is an investigation strategy, not due to illness, spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said in Jakarta.

Gachagua rebukes Ruto and raises Railway City graft claims

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sharply rebuked President William Ruto for lowering the presidency's dignity by discussing personal lives instead of pressing national issues. While receiving Millicent Omanga at his party headquarters, he alleged corruption in Nairobi's multibillion-shilling Railway City project.

Outa uncovers NSFAS student housing outsourcing costing up to R1 billion

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI

A two-year investigation by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has revealed systemic weaknesses in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme's student accommodation outsourcing, potentially costing taxpayers between R600-million and R1-billion. The probe highlights issues under former CEO Andile Nongogo and ex-chairperson Ernest Khosa. NSFAS acknowledges challenges and is cooperating with investigations.

March 25, 2026 20:28