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Two former officials of Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years in prison for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan.
A second accusation has been filed against two former officials of the 'Lar do Comércio' nursing home in Portugal and the institution itself, for the crime of disease propagation. They are held responsible for the deaths of 18 residents and 109 infections within a month, allegedly due to protective material being stored instead of used.
The arrest and detention of former Vice-Premier for Reintegration Viktor Osipov has caused a stir among journalists, human rights activists, and former officials in Moldova, with some signing an open appeal.
Labour leadership candidates have renewed debates on Brexit in recent days
Dozens of activists and former officials linked to the unconstitutional Șor party were seen at campaign meetings for the 'Democrația Acasă' party's mayoral candidate in Orhei, sparking controversy.
The head of Israel's Shin Bet security agency is reportedly seeking the names of former officials who opposed his appointment.
A Mumbai court has reprimanded former officials involved in the New India Cooperative Bank case, stating that their plea for virtual appearances "reeks of huge entitlement."
The CDC is reportedly experiencing a leadership vacuum and low morale, with 80% of top posts vacant, 14 months after Robert F Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as US health secretary. Current and former officials warn that Americans' health security is at risk.
A CBI court has convicted three retired PNB bank officials and six other individuals in a loan fraud case, sentencing the former officials to two years of rigorous imprisonment.
Former Bulgarian defense ministers have called on leaders and parties to support Ukraine and the achievement of a just peace, with the appeal signed by several former officials.
The vacant director position at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sparking debate among former officials about the agency's capacity to effectively respond to emerging public health threats.
High-ranking defense sources in the UK are warning that the country's existing defense systems are insufficient to counter Iranian ballistic missiles, sparking a debate about increased investment in air defense.
Paraskevi Tyheropoulou testified in court that the fraud within the OPEKEPE subsidy system was so extensive that it was impossible for anyone not to detect it, during the trial of two former officials accused of document embezzlement.
The Valais canton prosecutor's office in Switzerland has expanded its criminal investigation to include five current and former officials of the Crans-Montana community, as part of the ongoing inquiry into a club fire.
Academic staff at Montenegrin universities, including current and former officials, are frequently obtaining academic titles based on publications in journals deemed problematic by serious international academic institutions.
Vitaly Ignatiev, head of the foreign policy department of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic, commented on Chisinau's decision to revoke Moldovan citizenship from current and former officials of the region, viewing it as pressure on Transnistria.
The hearing of cases in West Bengal has been affected as judicial officers are occupied with SIR duties, drawing criticism from former officials.
The CIA has retracted reports previously flagged for bias, with former officials arguing the documents reflected past administration priorities rather than shoddy work.
A Cyprus court has cleared former officials implicated in a 'cash-for-passport' scheme, which allowed wealthy individuals to obtain Cypriot citizenship.
Portugal's Chega party is advocating for former government officials, including António Costa, to provide oral testimony rather than written depositions in the 'Influencer' inquiry. The party aims to revoke the option for written statements from ex-governors in such investigations.
The White House is reportedly mandating that all federal employees install its official app on government-issued mobile devices. This move has raised cybersecurity concerns among former officials, who warn of potential backdoor access and data vulnerabilities.
The Greek political party PASOK has announced the appointment of 29 new members to its Enlargement and Alignment Committee. The new additions include former officials from other parties like MeRA25 and Potami.
Two former officials from Mexico's Sinaloa state have been taken into US custody following their indictment on drug trafficking charges. The arrests stem from a joint investigation into international drug operations.
Ghanaian experts and former officials are cautioning that taxing donor aid would deepen the strain on the nation's health sector. They question the wisdom of such a policy amidst struggling hospitals.
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez stated that transport network companies and current/former officials are liable for an inflated list of TNVS drivers in the Philippines.
Former high-ranking police officials in the Philippines, identified as co-perpetrators in the International Criminal Court case against ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, may face charges beyond crimes against humanity.
The Vlora Prosecutor's Office has concluded investigations and sent seven individuals, including four former officials from the Himara IMT, to court on charges of illegal construction and abuse of duty for unauthorized constructions.
Former officials and employees of the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been cleared by the Supreme Court and will not have to return P92 million in funds previously flagged by the Commission on Audit as unauthorized salary increases.
Beijing has mandated a comprehensive national inventory of all state-owned museum collections following a high-profile scandal at a Nanjing museum where former officials illegally sold donated national treasures.
Former officials associated with the Ma Ying-jeou foundation are now subject to investigation, raising questions about past activities.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to US airports if the DHS funding standoff continues, confirming they will assist TSA staff with security checks to mitigate hours-long delays caused by the partial government shutdown, a move that has drawn concern from former officials and drawn criticism from Democrats.
Several former officials from Indonesia's communications ministry have been sentenced to jail in connection with a data center graft case.
The Sandiganbayan has set a 10-day hearing for the bail petitions filed by former senator Ramon Revilla Jr., and former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), over their malversation case involving a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
A former finance minister of South Sudan is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also…
A prosecutor's office in Miami, led by a Trump ally, has issued new subpoenas as part of a broad inquiry targeting former officials who investigated President Trump.
Nigerian newspapers report on former officials Obi and Oyegun escaping assassination in Benin, and President Bola Tinubu approving the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun due to family matters.
A journalist confronted Wiltshire councillors after a punchbag with his face on it was discovered in the town hall, demanding an explanation.
Court proceedings in the private criminal prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou in Cyprus have advanced with prosecutors submitting a revised indictment against five former officials, with preliminary objections now scheduled for June 4.
Péter Magyar announced that a nearly one billion forint severance fund, originally intended for former officials, will instead be redirected to humanitarian purposes, stating 'No to the plundering of the state'.
The Agència Catalana de l’Aigua (Catalan Water Agency) has replaced its former high-ranking officials who were disqualified by a judge. The Supreme Court confirmed their disqualification in October for revealing reserved information during the tender for the first Catalan hydrological plan in 2008.
Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of several former officials who are currently under investigation by the United States. This action signifies cooperation between the two countries in addressing corruption and illicit financial activities.
An informal 'Track 1.5' dialogue held in Istanbul brought together former officials, experts, and journalists to explore pathways for de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
The High Court in Tamale, Ghana, is expected to deliver its judgment today in the long-running corruption trial involving former officials of the Northern Development Authority (NDA).
Former officials of UCO Bank and a businessman have been sentenced to three years in jail for their involvement in a Rs 643 lakh loan fraud case.
Experts and former officials warn that a US military operation to secure Iranian uranium supplies would be complex, risky, and prolonged, fraught with radiation and chemical hazards.
Activists and former officials asked the Ombudsman to investigate former undersecretaries linked to alleged kickbacks.
Three former officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Sri Lanka have been arrested in connection with an alleged vehicle racket.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced it will file administrative and criminal charges against 45 current and former officials of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) over alleged irregularities in firetruck deals.
Swiss prosecutors have expanded their investigation into a deadly fire at a bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day, adding five current and former officials, including the mayor, to the list of suspects. The fire resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
Survivors recount their experiences in the Belene concentration camp during its initial period from 1949 to 1953, where approximately 10,000 political opponents and former officials were imprisoned.
South Sudan is experiencing political turmoil following a wave of detentions, including the arrest of several former officials.
Former officials face up to three years in prison if convicted for failing in their duties.
A report highlights the stark contrast in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, where former officials receive luxury SUVs while school children lack basic desks, despite budgets allocated for them.
America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.