Corruption Taints Justice: A Scourge Beyond Borders The ongoing investigation by the Madlanga Commission into allegations of bribery and cartel ties within South Africa's justice system has exposed a problem that transcends geographical boundaries.
The case of the jailed businessman at its center is one instance of corruption that weaves together continents, industries, and institutions. Similar scandals have plagued other countries in recent years.
In Mexico, graft investigations have targeted Pemex, the national oil company. In Brazil, Odebrecht, a state owned construction firm, was embroiled in a massive bribery scandal.