Bribery

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Karnataka court accepts closure report in bribery case against CM Siddaramaiah

The case was based on allegations made by a BJP leader, who accused Siddaramaiah of receiving Rs 1.3 crore during his previous tenure as CM in exchange for appointing a steward at the Bengaluru Turf Club (BTC).

Bribery charges against Gautam Adani credit negative for Adani Group: Moody’s Ratings

'Our main focus when assessing Adani Group is on the ability of the group’s companies to access capital to meet their liquidity requirements and on its governance practices,' says the rating agency.

Former Chinese banker took over Rs 1,250 crore in bribes. His 'corrupt' ex-boss got Rs 2,087 crore

In 2021, the same court had also sentenced Bai Tianhui's former boss to death. Lai Xiaomin was found guilty of taking more than Rs 2,087 crore in bribes, embezzlement, and bigamy. He was executed in February 2021, a month after his sentencing.

Lokpal findings flag irregularities in SAILs commercial dealings, directs CBI probe

Lokpal's order disclose allegations levelled against SAIL's chairman and executive director (Sales and ITD) for relaxing prices causing losses to the state-owned steel entity. Its dealings with Venkatesh Infra Projects and Avon Steel Industries will be probed by CBI.

Adani Group latches on to lawyer's complaint to target Mahua Moitra; Hiranandani denies allegations

Adani Group, which had so far not made any direct attack on Moitra, in the statement referred to the complaints by Dubey and Dehadrai to say that they "corroborate" the conglomerate's previous statements that "some groups and individuals have been working overtime to harm our name, goodwill and market standing."

Uzbekistan says contaminated Indian cough syrup was on market due to bribery

21 people on trial - 20 of whom are Uzbeks and one Indian - over the deaths last week

ONGC implements Vivad se Vishwas-2 Scheme to fast-track contractual dispute resolution

Recently, ONGC has become the first PSU in India to get certified for Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) by InterCert, USA.

Authorities probe bribery claim in toxic syrup tests: Report

Indian authorities carried out tests on the Maiden syrups late last year after the WHO linked them to the deaths of at least 70 children in the African country, most under 5 years old, from acute kidney injury between June and October.

Which new, hallowed sector has Bengal corruption clawed?

Much of the credit for exposing this corruption of the Mamata Banerjee-led government goes to Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a Calcutta High Court judge who pursued the matter with zeal and courage.

Mumbai Police detains one person in Amruta Fadnavis bribery, blackmailing case

The development comes a month after Amruta Fadnavis filed an FIR against a woman identified as Anshika and her father, a top bookie named Anil Jaisinghani, for attempting to bribe her and later threatening her.

S Eswara Reddy rejoins as joint drug controller after Centre revokes suspension

The Delhi High Court granted both Reddy and Biocon's associate vice president Praveen Kumar bail.

Mumbai: BMC official booked for accepting Rs 50 lakh bribe

A team from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught an executive engineer posted at the BMC's K-east ward while accepting the bribe amount at his office on Friday, he said.

Congress demands judicial inquiry into allegations of 'cash gifts' to journalists on Diwali

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee demanded a judicial inquiry into what it called ''Chief Minister's Office (CMO) 'sweet box bribe' to journalists''.

Everyone taught Tanisha: Why the same topper’s face appears on multiple coaching centre ads

From straightforward pitches, to offers of cash and cars, and even blackmail, coaching centres caught in the vortex of intense rivalry are trying every trick to lure the brightest students so that they can leverage the association with the toppers later

CBI arrests NHAI officials, Ashoka Buildcon executives in Rs 5 lakh bribery

The arrests were followed by searches at eight locations, including the residences of the accused officials and the private executives and offices of the company.

Chinese Canadian Billionaire Sentenced to 13 Years for Financial Crimes

Xiao Jianhua, a Chinese Canadian billionaire and onetime trusted financier to China’s ruling elite, was sentenced to 13 years in prison and his company was fined $8 billion after he pleaded guilty to bribery among other crimes.

CBI court to pronounce order in CDSCO bribery case today

The court will also give its order on an application to test voice samples of all the arrested in a bribery scandal reportedly involving a joint senior executive of Biocon Biologics.

Bribery case | CBI moves Delhi HC after special court denies custody of Biocon official, joint drugs controller: Report

The CBI has alleged that a bribe, amounting to Rs 4 lakh, was offered to waive the phase-3 clinical trial of 'Insulin Aspart' injection, produced by Biocon Biologics.

Two NHAI officials among four arrested by CBI in bribery case

Based on an input about exchange of bribe, the CBI carried out a raid and arrested the accused.

Chinese tech giant Tencent sacks 70 employees amid campaign against fraud

Tencent and other tech giants in China are under increasing scrutiny from regulators.

Gail Director arrested by CBI in bribery case

The central agency had conducted searches at eight locations including the office and residence of Ranganathan, they said

Cognizant reaches $95 million settlement with US shareholders over India bribery allegations

Shareholders accused Cognizant of failing to disclose payments made to obtain permits for facilities in "special economic zones," including its Indian headquarters in Chennai, where it could enjoy tax and other benefits.

Tehsildar in Rajasthan 'burns Rs 15-20 lakh on stove' after ACB knocks on door in bribery case

The police used a gas cutter to enter the house and found burnt notes inside the kitchen.

India ranks 77 in global bribery risk matrix

According to this year’s data, North Korea, Turkmenistan, South Sudan, Venezuela and Eritrea present the highest commercial bribery risk, while Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand present the lowest. In 2019, India’s rank stood 78th position with a score of 48, while in 2020 the country is ranked 77 with a score of 45, the data showed.