Corruption, Corrupt Politicians | featured news

Nigeria's anti-corruption agency is failing to tackle corrupt politicians effectively, a report by the US-based group Human Rights Watch says.

Thomas Porteous is removed from office after being found guilty on corruption and perjury charges brought by the House. The vote on one count is unanimous. The Senate on Wednesday convicted a Louisiana federal judge on corruption and perjury charges, the first time in more than two decades the chamber has voted to remove a public official after an impeachment trial.

The mayor and seven other current and former officials of the small Los Angeles suburb of Bell were arrested on Tuesday on charges related to a pay scandal, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said.

A longtime Texas congresswoman pledged to return more than $20,000 in donated funds meant for needy students after it turned out that she gave the scholarships to her relatives and those of her staff.

Chinese officials are being told to dump their mistresses, avoid hostess bars, and shun extravagances as part of the Communist party's efforts to clamp down on the corruption that is threatening its rule and sullying its reputation.

Former Representative William J. Jefferson, a New Orleans Democrat, was sentenced for using his office to try to enrich himself and his relatives.