a corruption scandal

  • 21scandal — scan|dal [ˈskændl] n [Date: 1100 1200; : Late Latin; Origin: scandalum offense , from Greek skandalon] 1.) an event in which someone, especially someone important, behaves in a bad way that shocks people ▪ It caused quite a scandal when he left… …

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  • 22Corruption in China — Imperial China = Spread of corruption in traditional China is often connected to the Confucian concept of renzhi , government of the people as opposed to the legalist government of the law .Profit li was despised as preoccupation of the base… …

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  • 23scandal — n 1. misdoing, evildoing, wrongdoing, transgression, malefaction, violation, crime, sin, offense, atrocity, delinquency, dereliction, disgraceful action, outrageous or flagrant misconduct or misbehavior, evil behavior, blameworthy action;… …

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  • 24City of Bell scandal — Robert Rizzo redirects here. For the German musician, see Robert Hunecke Rizzo. City of Bell   City   …

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  • 25Mensalão scandal — Roberto Jefferson was the whistleblower of the corruption scheme. The Mensalão scandal (Portuguese: Escândalo do Mensalão, IPA: [mẽsaˈlɐ̃w̃]) took place in Brazil in 2005 and threatened to bring down the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da… …

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  • 26Rod Blagojevich corruption charges — Not to be confused with Rod Blagojevich controversies. Blagojevich corruption scandal Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich …

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  • 27Timeline of Mensalão Scandal — June * June 8, 2005 A CPI is installed to investigate alleged corruption in the Post Office after the testimony of Roberto Jefferson. Workers Party treasurer Delúbio Soares denies the claims during a press conference and says that he would… …

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  • 28Alaska political corruption probe — refers to a widespread investigation from 2003 to the present by the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Internal Revenue Service into political corruption of lawmakers in the… …

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  • 29Anglo-Leasing scandal — The Anglo Leasing Scandal, also known as Anglo fleecing, is the popular name for a corruption scandal in Kenya.OriginsThe scandal is alleged to have started when the Kenyan government wanted to replace its passport printing system, in the year… …

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  • 302006 Italian football scandal — The 2006 Italian football scandal (Italian: Calciopoli or Moggiopoli , sometimes referred to as Calciocaos[1]) involved Italy s top professional football leagues, Serie A and Serie B. The scandal was uncovered in May 2006 by Italian police,… …

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