corruption probe

LaMont Cole, the EBR Schools leader, is under investigation linked to a Baton Rouge government corruption probe, according to The Advocate's report citing multiple sources.

Federal agents raided the Queens home of Anthony Miranda, former New York City Sheriff, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. The probe alleges the Sheriff's office under Miranda's leadership retained cash from raids on illegal pot shops. The union representing deputies condemned Miranda's conduct, citing long-standing mismanagement and corruption.

Ukraine's government reshuffle is linked to a corruption investigation against Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna. The reshuffle, accelerated by embezzlement allegations, involves Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko potentially replacing Stefanishyna. Stefanishyna denies wrongdoing and claims her departure is unrelated to the probe.

The Madlanga Commission has reopened a corruption probe in Ekurhuleni. The development was reported by allAfrica in a June 2026 news brief.

A court has banned Begona Gomez, the wife of the Spanish prime minister, from leaving the country as part of a corruption investigation. She is accused of leveraging her position to obtain work contracts.

The director of the Religious Affairs Ministry, Yehuda Avidan, is under investigation for corruption. He is suspected of attempting to influence decisions related to the ministry and preventing a justified employee dismissal.

The FBI conducted searches at Lancaster City Hall, the home of the vice mayor, and the home of a council member as part of a long-term federal public corruption investigation. Law enforcement sources confirmed the searches but could not discuss details.

Indonesia's nutrition agency chief was arrested in a corruption probe. The arrest is part of an investigation into alleged misconduct.