The CBI is investigating allegations of corruption at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, following the rape and murder of a PG student. The investigation includes polygraph tests of the former principal and searches of his properties. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, who was a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, allegedly used a bike registered under the name of the Commissioner of Police to visit red-light areas on the day of the crime.
A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra last December, collapsed on Monday. The incident has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging corruption and negligence in the construction process. The Maharashtra government has promised a thorough investigation and the reconstruction of the statue.
The CBI conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata, targeting former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and his relatives, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption at the institution. This action follows a complaint by a former deputy superintendent accusing the college of irregularities, and the subsequent registration of an FIR by the CBI based on a Calcutta High Court order.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata during the tenure of former principal Sandip Ghosh. The probe was transferred to the CBI from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) following orders from the Calcutta High Court.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused authorities of coercing former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, currently detained in a housing scam case, into testifying against him. Khan believes this testimony could be used to implicate him in the May 9 incidents and potentially lead to a military trial. Meanwhile, the Islamabad High Court has issued a restraining order preventing the delivery of a verdict in a £190 million corruption case against Khan and his wife, related to the Al Qadir Trust.
Former U.S. Representative George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, is set to plead guilty to multiple charges related to campaign finance fraud, credit card misuse, and unemployment benefits fraud. The plea deal comes after months of investigations into Santos’s fabricated resume and allegations of financial impropriety.
Li Yuyi, former vice president of the Chinese Football Association, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined 1 million yuan for accepting bribes. This sentence is part of a wider crackdown on corruption within Chinese football, which has been plagued by bribery scandals for years.
Three traffic policemen in Delhi were caught on CCTV camera taking bribes and dividing the money among themselves. The incident, which occurred in Ghazipur, led to the suspension of the officers after the video went viral on social media. A departmental investigation is underway.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces potential prosecution in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, after the state’s Governor sanctioned his prosecution. The allegations center around fraudulent land allotments to the Chief Minister’s wife, leading to accusations of corruption and demands for his resignation.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, Illinois, is facing mounting accusations of financial mismanagement and potential corruption. The Illinois State Comptroller has suspended funds to the village due to unfiled financial reports, and a former Chicago mayor’s investigation revealed excessive spending by Henyard, including a $33,000 Amazon purchase. Meanwhile, a former deputy police chief indicted for bankruptcy fraud remains in a leadership role, raising further concerns about Henyard’s judgment. The ongoing FBI investigation into Henyard’s actions highlights the precarious financial situation in Dolton and the mayor’s controversial leadership style.
