corruption
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Officials have failed to halt pervasive fraud in the hospice industry despite promises of reforms five years ago after learning of widespread corruption that targeted vulnerable patients.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
But in many cases, saving the children from corruption is more about gatekeeping access to information and platforms that allow young people to express themselves and connect with new communities.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Magyar has spoken of Hungary being robbed bare, with billions going missing in state contracts and corruption taking place on an industrial scale.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
His wealth and status have since plummeted, as Beijing has moved to crack down on corruption in the financial sector.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Hoover had already assigned White to investigate one of the first law-enforcement corruption cases to be pursued in the wake of Teapot Dome.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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