Corruption generally benefits those in power at the expense of the rest of society. It can cost money, health, freedom, and lives, and it can be found anywhere. But watchdog groups are working to hold accountable those responsible and ensure all political and economic systems are overseen by principled advocates.
An award-winning U.S. journalist covering "the economic and ecological disaster" taking shape in a strategic oil-producing region of Nigeria was arrested this week on spying charges along with his local interpreter.