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CORRUPTION

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 2, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's lawyer asks for trial separate from Nissan's and Kelly's to ensure fair hearing
Though the automaker has also been indicted, lawyer Junichiro Hironaka said Nissan has been cozying up to prosecutors, jeopardizing his client's right to “a fair trial.”
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Mar 26, 2019
China's former top internet regulator sentenced to 14 years in prison
China's former top internet regulator was sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption, completing the downfall of a once-high-flying official who mingled with executives from Apple and Facebook.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 19, 2019
Tsunekazu Takeda to leave JOC and IOC posts amid scandal
The announcement was made following accusations that bribery was involved in Tokyo being chosen as the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 18, 2019
South Korean president calls for investigation into K-Pop's sex scandal
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for an investigation into a sex and corruption scandal involving Seoul's nightclubs after a K-Pop star underwent questioning last week about alleged links to prostitution.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2019
Lawyer Takashi Takano is all apologies for Ghosn's dramatic bail release and the disguise that wasn't
The lawyer who freed Nissan's savior confesses it was his idea to have the beleaguered auto exec dress like a construction worker with allergies to elude the media upon release.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Mar 5, 2019
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn set to be released on bail after court rejects appeal by prosecutors
Ahead of his 65th birthday on Saturday, former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may see his birthday wish come true: regaining his freedom, albeit conditionally.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's Japan legal team optimistic that Tokyo court will grant ex-Nissan chief bail this time
A decision on the third request for provisional freedom is expected in the next few days.
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2019
Former Takata employees accused of insider trading
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has accused nine former employees of Takata Corp. of insider stock trading in connection with the firm's bankruptcy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 23, 2019
Wife of Guatemalan president investigated for cashing illegal checks
The wife of Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales will be investigated on suspicion of cashing illicit checks made out to her and her husband totaling more than $30,000, the country's top prosecutor said on Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Feb 11, 2019
Malaysia delays ex-leader Najib Razak's first trial for 1MDB-linked charges
The trial of Malaysia's former leader Najib Razak has been delayed indefinitely, after previously being set to start on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 5, 2019
Trump-linked lobbyists help Nigerian politician once deemed persona non grata gain U.S. access
Until last month, Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar had a problem. He was persona non grata in the U.S. after cropping up in connection with several corruption investigations.

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