The latest corruption books

Books about corruption follow power used for private gain. Bribed officials, rigged contracts and the few people who try to expose them appear in thrillers, investigative reporting and novels set in every kind of institution. They are stories about what money and influence can buy. The newest come first.

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Capital
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Capital

Rana Dasgupta

Published 2026

480 pages

Scam Nation
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Scam Nation

Kaf Okpattah

Published 2026

240 pages

Careless People
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Careless People

Sarah Wynn-Williams

Published 2025

400 pages