The US has received its lowest-ever Corruption Perceptions Index score on the scale set up by Transparency International, a well-respected movement working to end corruption across the world. It ...

Over two-thirds of the 176 countries and territories in this year's index fall below the midpoint of our scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). The global average score is a paltry 43, ...

Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom. By GEIR MOULSON The Associated Press,Updated February 11, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Meanwhile, corruption convictions increased nationally in 2023. The U.S. also fell to a new low on a global corruption index in February.

Meanwhile corruption convictions increased nationally in 2023. The U.S. also fell to a new low on a global corruption index in February.

Corruption was equivalent to 25-35% from 2010-13, costing the country 323-330 billion baht annually. Tea money is the most common form of corruption.

In this latest index score, the US received a 65 out of 100 score in its perceived level of public sector corruption, representing a four-point drop since 2023. The US now ranks at number 28 out ...