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In Hawaii, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is apparently the officially unnamed lawmaker under federal investigation for accepting $35,000 in bribes while she was chair of the state's House Finance Committee.

Two decades ago, Connecticut suffered a series of public scandals that prompted critics to give the state the negative moniker of “Corrupticut.” Among the reforms passed following the scandals was a ...

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption remains a serious threat in every part of the world, although there are limited signs of progress. Leaders must act to tackle abuses ...

Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to Transparency International’s ...

President Trump has granted pardons to officials who were convicted of public corruption while also dismantling a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations.