Sentences with phrase «allegations of corruption one»

This decision was in response to allegations of corruption and illegal processing.

On top of that, in both 2007 and 2009, the Hollywood Police Department was riven by scandals and allegations of corruption.

The US Department of Justice — impressively independent from the president — is taking a tough line on allegations of corruption worldwide.

He is currently the co-commissioner of Quebec's the Charbonneau Commission, which is examining allegations of corruption in the construction industry.

They recruited him for a new task force formed in 2001 to investigate long - standing allegations of corruption in the city's elite drug squads.

Whether it is probing allegations of corruption overseas or something as potentially mundane as a star professional athlete allegedly conspiring with low - level employees to deflate footballs, the public brand of the company is going to be impacted by the quality of the internal investigation.

The Official Corruption Unit investigates and prosecutes allegations of corruption which include bribery attempts made to public officials and allegations of misconduct by state, county and local officials, including judges, elected officials and police officers.

Advising a company director in respect of allegations of corruption in Nigeria and Azerbaijan.

The Serious Fraud Office has recently acknowledged the usefulness of the proceeds of crime legislation now that the Bribery Act 2010 is in force and intends to investigate money laundering with renewed vigour alongside allegations of corruption.

He erroneously claims that «attempts to satisfy judgment in the U.S. were frustrated by unproven allegations of corruption around the Ecuadorian judgment.»

Attempts to satisfy judgment in the U.S. were frustrated by unproven allegations of corruption around the Ecuadorian judgment.

Richard has sat as legal advisor to misconduct panels in numerous cases since 2009 involving allegations of corruption, abuse of power, assaults, thefts, sexual assaults, bullying of junior officers, sexual, homophobic and racial discrimination.

We have acted for individuals in internal investigations concerning benchmark rates including LIBOR and EURIBOR, the allegations of manipulation of the FX markets, as well as allegations of corruption, fraud, computer misuse, sanctions breaches and money laundering.

Former Cabinet Minister and Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police Julian Fantino recently swore an affidavit containing bombshell allegations of corruption by an Ontario Federal Court Justice, several lawyers and an OPP Detective Sergeant under his command at the time.

advising Société Générale in respect of a c. US$ 1.5 billion claim brought by the Libyan Investment Authority, involving allegations of corruption and intimidation;

She focused on government enforcement actions and internal investigations into allegations of corruption and bribery.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and Clifford Chance (CC) are among the firms that have landed roles acting for FIFA and its officials as the football body handles multiple allegations of corruption in its ranks.

Kirkland & Ellis litigation and internal investigations partner Michael Garcia has been appointed as co-chairman of an ethics committee tasked with investigating allegations of corruption at football's international governing body FIFA, reports The Am Law Daily.

In July 2004, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), began an investigation into allegations of corruption against BAE Systems plc (BAE), pursuant to ss 1 (3) and (5) of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (CJA 1987).

That said, it is tough to ignore the fact that the Russian legal system remains dogged by allegations of corruption and political influence.

Magic circle firm called in to advise Monaco - based Unaoil over allegations of corruption and money laundering

Increasing allegations of corruption and profiteering are raising serious questions about the UN-run carbon trading mechanism aimed at cutting pollution and rewarding clean technologies By Patrick McCully The world's biggest carbon offset market, the Kyoto Protocol's clean development mechanism (CDM), is run by the UN, administered by the World Bank, and is intended to reduce -LSB-...]

Judith, the fact is that endless repetitions of allegations of corruption do not make them true.

By the early 1980s the junta faced mounting opposition, an economic crisis, and allegations of corruption.

Some localities want to leave as CalPERS wallows in unfunded liabilities and faces scrutiny over allegations of corruption and cronyism.

I used to have respect for FIFA and now that the allegations of corruption have finally surfaced, their reputation isn't worth spit anymore.

Some also raised concerns around the «clear intention to privatise and... make money on health and social services» and made allegations of corruption and conflicts of interest.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, a public - private partnership backed by the U.S., France, Japan, the Gates Foundation and others, has had some recent funding troubles and allegations of corruption, and it recently underwent some major restructuring.

Madeline launched a probe into Nassau County's contracting system following allegations of corruption, favoritism, and misuse of taxpayer funds.

The NPP government has so far found itself in two cases of alleged corruption, with the recent one being the allegations of corruption against two deputy chiefs of staff, by musician and NPP sympathizer Kwame A-Plus, as well as the perceived corruption in the sale of contaminated fuel involving BOST.

A 63 - year - old was arrested at an address in Surrey as former News of the World editor Andy Coulson was released on police bail after being quizzed for nine hours over allegations of corruption and the phone - hacking scandal that forced the closure of the 168 - year - old newspaper.

Fanwo said: «The travails of the chairman stemmed from allegations of corruption, nepotism and blatant disregard to the welfare of the state's contingent to this year's pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.»

The Speaker, as the head of the House, has a big role to play in guiding parliamentarians to embrace transparency by sending a powerful message that allegations of corruption will not be condoned, tolerated or covered up.»

Bernard Hogan Howe agrees that if allegations of corruption documents being shredded are true, it is a «serious blot on the Met's reputation».

He said that the suspension of the chairman followed the outcome of an investigative panel into the allegations of corruption, nepotism and dehumanising treatment of pilgrims, in spite of adequate provisions made by government.

His comments come after a prima facie case was established against Mrs. Osei, following allegations of corruption and abuse of office leveled against her in two separate petitions.

The FBI and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara are investigating allegations of corruption for possible payments for favors between businessmen Jona Rechnitz and Jeremy Reichberg and current members of the NYPD.

The New Patriotic Party in the election manifesto said, the office will «be independent of the Executive, to investigate and prosecute certain categories of cases and allegations of corruption and other criminal wrongdoing, including those involving alleged violations of the Public Procurement Act and cases implicating political officeholders and politicians.»

There were strong indications on Thursday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission would reopen investigation into allegations of corruption against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar.

In July 2012, then Home Secretary Theresa May commissioned Mark Ellison QC to conduct what she called «a review examining allegations of corruption surrounding the initial, deeply flawed, investigation of the murder of Stephen Lawrence».

Meanwhile, Justice Festus Ntong of Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene has declined an application to stop ICPC or any other federal anti-corruption agency from investigating allegations of corruption involving the finances of the Government of Akwa Ibom State.

Babatope, a former minister of transportation, accused Buhari of keeping silent on the allegations of corruption against members of his political party.

Another major scandal, which many were unhappy with, was the allegations of corruption leveled against Boakye Agyarko, now Energy Minister during his vetting.

The Commission has been without a substantive Commission for almost a year, following the removal of the previous commissioner, Laurette Lamptey over allegations of corruption.

Perceived corrupt cases under NPP The NPP government has so far found itself in two cases of alleged corruption, with the recent one being the allegations of corruption against two deputy chiefs of staff, by musician and NPP sympathizer Kwame A-Plus, as well as the perceived corruption in the sale of contaminated fuel involving BOST.

New York's corporate subsidy programs have been plagued by allegations of corruption and waste.

Prominent lawyers, civil rights groups and individuals, on Tuesday, faulted Buhari for absolving the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, of allegations of corruption against him.

The trial involved allegations of corruption that were rare even by the standards of Albany, which has seen its share of such trials.

Each case is different, but all concern allegations of corruption or ethical abuses.

According to him, persons vying for certain positions often make unproven allegations of corruption against their competitors, subjecting them to media trials This, he said, is not healthy for the growth and future of Ghana's democracy.