Case Studies of Corruption in Other Countries

Somalia has been ranked as the most corrupt country in the world by Transparency International in 2021, with a score of 12 out of 100.

Brazil has been involved in the largest corruption scandal in history, known as the Petrobras scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Russia has been accused of using corruption to influence elections in other countries, including the United States, Ukraine, and France.

South Africa has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of military equipment, known as the Arms Deal scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

China has been accused of using corruption to secure contracts for its companies in other countries, including in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

Mexico has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new airport, known as the New Mexico City International Airport scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Russia has been accused of using corruption to influence the outcome of international sporting events, including the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Malaysia has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of government assets, known as the 1MDB scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

China has been accused of using corruption to suppress dissent and silence its critics, including journalists, activists, and lawyers.

Spain has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new high-speed rail line, known as the AVE scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Russia has been accused of using corruption to secure contracts for its companies in the oil and gas industry, including in countries such as Venezuela, Iran, and Libya.

Brazil has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of public land, known as the Lava Jato scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

China has been accused of using corruption to influence the outcome of international trade negotiations, including by bribing foreign officials and using other forms of economic coercion.

Japan has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new nuclear power plant, known as the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

China has been accused of using corruption to secure contracts for its companies in the construction industry, including in countries such as Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.