The police in Afghanistan are accused of widespread corruption and are said to make money from bribes at checkpoints or at the border.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

But whoever is in power, will grapple with an economic crisis and widespread corruption that has disillusioned young voters, says rights activist Morari.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29

But Secretary Gates has a different view, saying the political problems in Afghanistan go beyond allegations of fraud in the election,and include widespread corruption.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

The insurgents, he says, will continue benefiting from the widespread corruption and bad governance.

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Today the Palestinian Authority alone decides who does business, which has led to widespread corruption.

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The case has been a priority for Beijing, which has vowed to curb widespread corruption.

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