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- 1Wife and Daughter of Ecuador Gang Leader Arrested in Colombia●Wife, Daughter of Ecuador Gang Boss Arrested in Colombia https://www. occrp.org/en/news/wife-daughte r-of-ecuador-gang-b
Colombian authorities have arrested the wife and daughter of a gang leader from Ecuador, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. The arrests come amid an ongoing crackdown on criminal groups driving violence in Ecuador, and relatives of gang bosses are increasingly being targeted as part of cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
- 2Iraqi Lawmaker Gets 7 Years and $21 Million Fine for Illicit Enrichment●Iraqi Lawmaker Sentenced to 7 Years, Fined $21 Million for Illicit Enrichment https://www. occrp.org/en/news/iraqi-lawma
An Iraqi lawmaker has been sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $21 million after being convicted of illicit enrichment, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. The case underscores ongoing concerns about corruption among Iraq's political elite and is drawing attention among journalists and observers tracking accountability efforts in the country.
- 3Lithuanian Mayor Found Guilty in Expense Fraud Case●Lithuanian Mayor Found Guilty in Expense Fraud Case https://www. occrp.org/en/news/lithuanian-m ayor-found-guilty-in-exp
A Lithuanian mayor has been found guilty in an expense fraud case, according to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. The conviction concludes a corruption prosecution involving misuse of official expenses. The case is being shared as part of wider coverage of political corruption in Lithuania and follows the investigative outlet's reporting on abuses of public office.