Bribery

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law

Raphael Mahaim and Greta Gysin, both Green Party members of parliament, said in a letter to the public prosecutor that the legality of the gifts should be assessed by the judicial system.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 questioning resumes despite bombshell pardon request

Han Hak-ja, the leader of the Unification Church, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, September 22, 2025.

Bribery trial of Unification Church head starts in South Korea

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu’s first testimony in Case 4000 cross-examination sees sharp clash over media influence


Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David's associate ends own life after questioning in corruption case

The man, who was considered close with Bar-David's family and oversaw construction work at their home, was found dead in the Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel.

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David addresses a press conference, March 10, 2020

Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David to be released to house arrest in massive fraud probe

Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David faces a fraud and bribery investigation and will be released to house arrest. The probe focuses on preferential treatment in union-related insurance dealings.

 Arnon Bar-David, Chairman of the Histadrut, speaks at a press conference attended by heads from the Israeli commerce sector attend a press conference at the Histadrut Union in Tel Aviv on March 27, 2023

Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David among labor leaders arrested in alleged public corruption scheme

Investigators raided the Histadrut headquarters in Tel Aviv, detaining dozens of employees, as well as a mayor and senior figures. Bar-David's detention was extended for another eight days.

 Arnon Bar-David, Chairman of the Histadrut, speaks at a press conference attended by heads from the Israeli commerce sector attend a press conference at the Histadrut Union in Tel Aviv on March 27, 2023

Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Holy war: How Russia recruited Orthodox priests to sway Moldova's voters

Moldova’s Orthodox clergy, after all-expenses-paid pilgrimages to Russia, spread anti-Western messages online, influencing the country’s pivotal elections with Russian backing.

Archbishop Marchel celebrates Mass at a church in Slobozia-Magura, Moldova, September 6, 2025.

Likud MK May Golan to be questioned on suspicion of aggravated bribery charges – N12

Golan was originally questioned for suspicion of breach of trust and fraudulent activity, and is also suspected of obstructing the investigation and interfering with and hindering a police officer.

 Minister May Golan at the United  Nations. March 11, 2025.

Argentine authorities probe Milei official over bribery accusations, media report

Argentinian authorities raided Diego Spagnuolo's home as part of a criminal investigation; until this week, Spagnuolo headed the country's disability agency.

 Argentina's President Javier Milei addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2024.

Lapid, Netanyahu’s former adviser clash over alleged ties to pro-Hamas state

"It can't be that Netanyahu told the police that there was nothing wrong with his closest aide receiving money from an Arab country that backs Hamas," argued Lapid.

Yair Lapid speaking at Knesset.

Nat'l Crime Unit arrests six on suspicion of bribery in raid on Tel Aviv municipality offices

The suspects will be brought to a hearing regarding the extension of their detention at the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court today.

 The water fountain at the bottom of the Tel Aviv Municipality building at Rabin Square on July 5, 2015.

Netanyahu: I never registered conversations with Mozes as bribery

“I never took this as bribery. I saw it as a general statement that he would try to get to it, not at all something specific. I didn’t take it that seriously, nor did anybody else,” Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2025.

Qatar plans to gift Boeing 747 private jet to Trump

The estimated value of the aircraft is approximately $400 million, before any adjustments made by the US Air Force, aviation experts told ABC.

 US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for travel back to Washington at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, May 4, 2025.