# Corruption

Recent social media posts highlight major corruption scandals involving political figures and institutions globally, with significant engagement on platforms like X and TikTok. News outlets are reporting on ongoing investigations and allegations, fueling public discussion and concern.

### About Corruption
Corruption refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.  

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/corruption/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Month: [-----------] -35%  
[--] Months: [--------------] +99%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +85%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-09-09  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-04-17  

Engagements by network (24h):
TikTok: [---------]
News: [-------]
YouTube: [----------]
Reddit: [-------]
X: [----------]

  
  
### Mentions: [------] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/corruption/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-13  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-04-28  

Mentions by network (24h):
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News: [---]
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### Creators: [------] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/corruption/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Corruption in the last [--] hours which is up 7.70% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-13  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-04-20  

The most influential creators that mention Corruption in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@franckpengam](/creator/youtube/franckpengam)             | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)             | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@BklynBeats](/creator/twitter/BklynBeats)                 | [--]    | [---]        | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@grok](/creator/twitter/grok)                             | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [---]         |
| [@maxmaharashtra](/creator/youtube/maxmaharashtra)         | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@dzmmteleradyo_mspc](/creator/youtube/dzmmteleradyo_mspc) | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@sinnameech502](/creator/tiktok/sinnameech502)            | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@DrDJWilde](/creator/twitter/DrDJWilde)                   | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@Obidient_Police](/creator/twitter/Obidient_Police)       | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@HanoonaSam](/creator/twitter/HanoonaSam)                 | [--]   | [--]         | [--]     | [---]         |

[View More](/list/creators/corruption/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 31%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:corruption/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/corruption/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 31%  
Daily Average: 21%  
[--] Month: 20% -3%  
[--] Months: 20% +1%  
[--] Year: 20% -3%  
1-Year High: 51% on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: 6% on 2025-03-14  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Anti-Corruption Efforts and Investigations: (40%) News and discussions highlighting ongoing efforts by governments and organizations to combat corruption, including investigations into corrupt officials and practices.
- Calls for Transparency and Accountability: (30%) Social media posts and news articles emphasizing the need for greater transparency in government and corporate dealings, and demanding accountability from those in power.
- Impact of Corruption on Society: (20%) Discussions and reports detailing the negative consequences of corruption on various aspects of society, such as economic development, public trust, and human rights.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Widespread Corruption Allegations: (70%) Numerous reports and social media posts detailing allegations of corruption across different sectors and countries, often involving high-profile individuals and institutions.
- Systemic Corruption and Its Roots: (30%) Analysis and commentary suggesting that corruption is deeply embedded within systems, making it difficult to eradicate and often linked to broader societal issues.
  

### Top Corruption News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Malema grills O'Sullivan: Why did you want to live in apartheid South Africa Paul OSullivan is testifying before Parliaments Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system"  
[News Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/politics/malema-grills-osullivan-why-did-you-want-to-live-in-apartheid-south-africa/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2026-02-10T15:37Z 43.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking improves score rises to [--] The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has recorded an improvement in its global corruption perception ranking for [----] moving up three places to 54th from 57th in [----] which reflected continued progress in governance and anti-corruption efforts"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/10/malaysia039s-corruption-perceptions-index-ranking-improves-score-rises-to-52) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-10T14:29Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Barclays CEO shocked by Epstein revelations as bank deals with Staley fallout Barclays The Guardian CS Venkatakrishnan dismayed by depravity and corruption revealed in Epstein files as he announces profits"  
[News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/10/barclays-epstein-files-bank-jes-staley-profits) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2026-02-10T10:49Z 10.3M followers, [----] engagements


"Malaysian anti-graft chief returns to stock market after outcry The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian anti-corruption chief Tan Sri Azam Baki held millions of shares in a financial-services company a corporate filing shows the first public disclosure of a major stake in his name since an uproar over his shareholdings several years ago spurred protests calling for him to step down"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/10/malaysian-anti-graft-chief-returns-to-stock-market-after-outcry) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-10T07:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Corruption Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"4 months after Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao Forbes reports that Binance now holds $4.7 billion of the $5.4 billion supply of Trumps World Liberty Financial stablecoin. That is 87%. It is the largest corruption scandal in the history of the US presidency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RonFilipkowski/status/2021224196672552980) [@RonFilipkowski](/creator/x/RonFilipkowski) 2026-02-10T14:06Z 1.1M followers, 1.2M engagements


"#tiktoknews #madlangacommissionofinquiry #corruption #fraud #saps [--] FEBRUARY [----] Julius Malema asks Paul OSullivan if he was aware of killings in South Africa when he applied for citizenship. OSullivan says he applied in [----] became a citizen in [----] and knew what was happening but not the full details. [--] FEBRUARY [----] Julius Malema asks Paul OSullivan if he was aware of killings in South Africa when he applied for citizenship. OSullivan says he applied in [----] became a citizen in [----] and knew what was happening but not the full details"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@news_spectrum/video/7605234616085056789) [@news_spectrum](/creator/tiktok/news_spectrum) 2026-02-10T13:54Z 2M followers, 1.8M engagements


"This video is going to blow your mind Democrat Rep Ayanna Pressleys husband went from serving [--] years in prison for drug trafficking to now pulling in up to a million bucks a year as a consultant since she hit Congress. This ex-con flipped from decade behind bars to millionaire consultant status right after her election - smells like swamp corruption on steroids. MAGA sees through this - while they push open borders and crime their own families cash in huge on shady gigs. Time to drain it all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mitchellvii/status/2021210216730103981) [@mitchellvii](/creator/x/mitchellvii) 2026-02-10T13:10Z 489.4K followers, 547.5K engagements


"Kenya drops [--] places to [---] out of [---] in the [----] Corruption Perceptions Index"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Kenyans/status/2021200131027239118) [@Kenyans](/creator/x/Kenyans) 2026-02-10T12:30Z 2.7M followers, 41.7K engagements

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