Political Scandal - South Korea's former first lady is under investigation for alleged stock manipulation and bribery [1] - The investigation stems from a Dior bag scandal that has impacted South Korean politics [1]

Legal & Compliance - Four former and current local law enforcement officers in Louisiana were federally charged with conspiracy, immigration fraud, bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering related to a decades-long immigration visa scheme [1] - The charges stem from an investigation into an outsized number of armed robberies, leading to the discovery of a conspiracy centered on U visas [3] - The officers allegedly drafted fake police reports for foreign nationals seeking U visas in exchange for payments, with each document fetching $5,000 [4][8] - If convicted, the officers face potentially decades in prison and up to a $250,000 fine [8] Individuals Involved - Shandra Patel, a subway owner and operator, is alleged to be at the center of the conspiracy, collecting payments from foreign nationals and paying the officers [4] - The officers involved include Chad Doyle (Oakdale police chief), Michael Faney (Oakdale city marshal), Glenn Dixon (Forest Hill police chief), and Tibo Onisha (former police chief of Glen Moa) [5] Immigration & Visa - The scheme involved U visas, which are non-immigrant visas for people who witness or are victims of a violent crime and who are helping law enforcement [4] - Hundreds of visas were approved through this fraudulent route [8]

Legal & Regulatory - SEC moved to dismiss bribery case against former Cognizant executives [1] - Case dismissal signals potential shift in enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act under the Trump administration [1]