The Institute for Ethics and Economic Policy (IEEP) Fordham University is a renowned Jesuit institution with over 165-year history of emphasis on ethics.	To promote Governance with Respect Ethics Accountability and Transparency (GREAT) PORTUGAL Join a Discussion site, where you can click on “New Topic” or try this link Transparency International’s corruption rank for this country in 2000=23, corruption perception index =6.4
Football: Portuguese League supremo questioned in corruption SCANDAL. The head of the Portuguese League appeared in court for questioning in an investigation into alleged attempts to influence referees. Valentim Loureiro, the chairman of the Portuguese Professional Football League, was among 16 club executives, referees and political figures detained after more than 150 officers searched around 60 homes, city halls and offices of sports organisations including those of the national federation. (The Independent 22 Apr 2004 summary by Sherldine Tomlinson). Dozens of Portuguese traffic police detained in major corruption probe . Detectives arrested 37 traffic officers on suspicion of corruption, bringing to 56 the number of traffic police taken into custody over the past six months in a nationwide investigation into alleged extortion rackets. The arrested officers are suspected of running scams to demand payoffs from transport companies in return for exempting their vehicles from inspection. Some of the officers’ lavish lifestyles, including luxurious houses, boats and expensive cars, also aroused suspicion. Investigative magistrates were due to question the arrested officers, however, no trial dates have been set.(Yahoo News (AP), November 5, 2002 summary Sherldine Tomlinson). Portuguese traffic police detained in growing corruption investigation Detectives have detained four traffic officers on suspicion of corruption, bringing to 18 the number of policemen from the same town taken into custody this year as part of an investigation into extortion. Six others were also detained and eight were arrested in April as part of the same investigation, officials said. Off-duty colleagues of the arrested officers pushed and slapped television crews outside the Albufeira police department. The detentions followed allegations from local businesses that the officers demanded payoffs in return for an undertaking not to carry out spot checks on company vehicles. The officers’ lifestyles also displayed wealth inconsistent with their pay levels, including luxurious houses and boats, according to investigators. The investigation was continuing and no trial date has been set. (Yahoo News, October 11, 2002, summary by Sherldine Tomlinson). Bribery is just the ticket for Algarve traffic cops It is believe that there are hundreds of Portuguese traffic officers who may be part of a massive organised crime syndicate extorting money and goods from drivers and businesses. The claim follows the arrest of seven traffic police in the town of Algarve. The officers allegedly took bribes from haulage firms to turn a blind eye to fines and traffic offences committed by their drivers, and also extorted money from tow companies. As well as receiving cash, they were also paid with building materials and other merchandise. The officers are members of the paramilitary National Republican Guard (GNR) traffic division, which patrols most highways, including motorways. The arrested officers include a sergeant, two corporals and four privates. If found guilty, the officers will be held in a prison that is for convicted officers and prison guards. (Guardian Unlimited (Observer, Lisbon), April 7, 2002, summary by Sherldine Tomlinson). The Index of Economic Freedom (by Driscoll-Holmes-Kirkpatrick) for 2001 places Portugal in the “Mostly Free” category with a rank of 33 (Ranks range from 1 for Hong Kong to 155 for North Korea, Wall Street Journal, Nov. 1, 2000). H. D. Vinod’s trimmed correlation analysis indicates that countries free from economic regulation are less corrupt. After allowing for some exceptions by 20% trimming, the correlation is near 0.9.		Recent news. Worldwide corruption Country Index has links to stories and information about corruption and governance in alphabetically listed geographical regions and countries. Quick Links to USA, China, India, Indonesia Resources which track corruption and provide information on good governance from around the world. Quotes or One-Liners against corruption. Corruption Info Exchange Description of our Project. IEEP Home Fordham Economics Faculty Fordham University
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