Region: Nepal - Global Investigations Review

Jacobs Group case creates roadmap for foreign bribery investigations in Australia

A recent decision by an Australian appeal court in a foreign bribery case outlined the sentence discounts companies can expect if they cooperate with corruption probes.

05 October 2022

US investigators examine working conditions at Goodyear Malaysia

23 November 2021

Securency guilty plea and A$20m fine revealed in Australia’s biggest foreign bribery case

Bank note manufacturers Securency and Note Printing Australia pleaded guilty in 2011 to charges that the companies conspired to bribe to foreign officials, Australia’s central bank announced on Wednesday.

28 November 2018

Lessons from previous hacks help SWIFT recover stolen money

08 November 2017

Nepal investigating HSBC Swiss account holders

The Nepalese government is investigating individuals who have held accounts at HSBC in Switzerland allegedly to avoid paying taxes.

19 February 2015

Transparency International: whistleblower protections in South Asia remain poor

Anti-corruption organisation Transparency International (TI) says inadequate whistleblower protection throughout South Asia prevents corruption from coming to light.

22 May 2014