Sentence examples for corruption offenses from inspiring English sources

The proposal "may blur the line between innocent behavior and criminal public corruption offenses," Mr. Coburn said.

The amnesty would cover all politicians, bankers and bureaucrats charged with corruption offenses in 1988 through 1999.

Former Gov. George Ryan was released from home confinement Wednesday, ending more than five and a half years in federal custody for corruption offenses.

The bribery law, which overhauls the existing criminal law to make it easier for courts and prosecutors to respond to bribery and corruption offenses, was passed by Parliament in April 2010.

Fujimori is the daughter of a former head of state who has been tried, convicted, and sentenced to twenty-five years in prison for crimes against humanity, as well as various corruption offenses.

The National Reconciliation Order absolved politicians, bankers and bureaucrats — but not ordinary citizens — charged with corruption offenses from 1988 to October 1999, when Mr. Musharraf grabbed power in a bloodless coup.

The latest version reduces the statute of limitations on corruption-related offenses from ten years to three, making it extremely difficult to prosecute cases in time.

Proposals by a reform commission appointed by Gov. Patrick J. Quinn included limiting political campaign contributions to $2,400 for individuals and $5,000 for political committees, as well as amending a state law to make it easier for the authorities to use wiretaps when investigating corruption-related offenses.

One common feature of FIFA-type cases (those involving white collar and corruption-related offenses) is that the key witnesses tend to be on the inside.

In previous posts, I've discussed some of the difficulties that await the FIFA defendants and others charged with federal white-collar and corruption-related offenses.

The trial may be the first time such a senior sitting official is being tried for a corruption-related offense in another country.