corruption charges

  • Netanyahu Calls Corruption Case "Bugs Bunny Trial" While Defending Pardon Request

    Netanyahu Calls Corruption Case "Bugs Bunny Trial" While Defending Pardon Request

    Dec 05, 2025 06:29 pm CST

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labeled his ongoing corruption trial as a "Bugs Bunny trial" in a social media video defending his request for a presidential pardon. The trial, which began in 2019, involves allegations of accepting luxury gifts and seeking favorable media coverage, while creating significant political divisions within Israel.

  • Imran Khan

    Imran Khan's Imprisonment: Complete List of Charges Facing Pakistan's Former Prime Minister

    Nov 28, 2025 01:53 pm CST

    Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan remains imprisoned on multiple charges including corruption and misuse of state gifts. This comprehensive overview examines the allegations that led to his 14-year sentence, the recent death rumors, and his family's ongoing struggle to gain access to him in Adiala jail as political tension continues in Pakistan.

  • How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics

    How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics

    Oct 13, 2025 06:27 pm CST

    The corruption case against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi related to the IRCTC hotel scam has emerged as a potential game-changer for Bihar's upcoming elections. This development may weaken the opposition Mahagathbandhan's position in seat-sharing negotiations while creating competing narratives of political persecution versus accountability that could influence voter sentiment across urban and rural constituencies.

  • Lalu Yadav and Family Face Trial in IRCTC Hotel Scam: Understanding the Corruption Case Against Bihar

    Lalu Yadav and Family Face Trial in IRCTC Hotel Scam: Understanding the Corruption Case Against Bihar's Political Dynasty

    Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST

    Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi have been charged in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam case. The corruption allegations stem from Lalu's tenure as Railways Minister, where he allegedly influenced maintenance contracts for IRCTC hotels in exchange for undervalued land. With elections approaching, the RJD party must now balance its legal defense with campaign efforts as they face charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy that could result in significant prison sentences.