The case has already led to multiple arrests and a raid on former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil’s home.
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Six ad agencies under scrutiny in Indonesian Bank BJB’s $13.4 million corruption scandal
advertising scandal
bank bjb
corruption
digital advertising
indonesia
Malaysia's FashionValet faces corruption probe after US$10 million loss of public funds
corruption
ecommerce
fashion
malaysia
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has officially opened an investigation into the US$10 million loss of state funds invested in the local fashion ecommerce platform.
Revealed: Bribery in advertising pitches is pervasive in APAC
advertising
agency
apac
asia
corruption
media
pitches
More than 85% of respondents to a Campaign Spot Survey agreed that bribery is a problem in agency pitches in APAC, and nearly 70% have personally seen it influence the outcome of a pitch.
How much negative press can the Olympics brand take?
corruption
crisis management
The head of the Japanese Olympic Committee has resigned following corruption allegations. Will the Olympics, as a brand, suffer? Don't bet on it.
FBI probes media trading practices in the US
corruption
media
transparency
One source suggested the FBI is taking an interest in certain companies and the role of senior leaders in those companies.
Orientm McCann president arrested on corruption charges in Pakistan
corruption
pakistan
Following a four-year corruption investigation, the head of Orientm McCann has been arrested along with seven other agency owners and four political figures.
Transparency issues about maturity, not corruption: AdParlor
ad
advertising
brand safety
cannes lions
corruption
digital
technology
transparency
As more markets, particularly in Asia, become more digitally advanced, the big-ticket issue of transparency in online advertising will eventually be solved, said AdParlor’s APAC CEO.
Indictment adds to Samsung's reputation woes, or does it?
brand crisis
corruption
crisis
samsung
With its leader indicted on corruption charges, Samsung's brand reputation faces a "long and steep road". Or, perhaps the scandal will have no impact whatsoever.
MD of JWT Korea arrested on corruption charges
corruption
korea
SEOUL - The managing director of J. Walter Thompson’s Korean office has been arrested and is being investigated for corruption.
Industry professionals remain tight-lipped on Tourism Malaysia tender
corruption
malaysia
tourism
KUALA LUMPUR - Just a few months from the announcement of Tourism Malaysia's selection of its agency roster, the industry remains tight-lipped about the ongoing global creative pitch.
Local media 'give way' to Stephen Chan following corruption charges
corruption
hong kong
media
HONG KONG - Stephen Chan Chi-wan, the ex-GM of TVB, has been officially charged for alleged corruption and conspiracy by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), according to local media reports.
Vivaki Exchange CEO Warren Hui, GM Ye Peng Tao leave the agency as Chinese authorities probe corruption scandal
corruption
BEIJING - Vivaki Exchange’s CEO Warren Hui and general manager Ye Pengtao have abruptly left the Publicis Groupe agency. The news comes as local authorities are believed to be investigating suspected involvement in a corruption case relating to the agency’s media broker, Chongqing Huayu.
Chinese Super League soccer scandal keeps sponsors on the sidelines
corruption
football
sponsorship
sport
Famous brands are reluctant to lend their names to the Chinese Super League (CSL) until corruption within the sport is kicked into touch. Four title sponsors in less than six years include Siemens, British telecom vendor Iphox, Chinese brewery Kingway and incumbent Pirelli.