United States, April 29 -- The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Maria Thestrup as Vice President of Integrity.Thestrup will oversee independent investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption involving World Bank Group-financed projects and activities, as well as staff and corporate vendors. She will also lead efforts to mitigate integrity risks, introduce best practices in fraud and corruption prevention, and help foster the highest standards of institutional integrity across the World Bank Group.Integrity is not a compliance obligation for the World Bank Group - it is a core value. Investing in the right leadership to carry it forward reflects how central it is to everything we do.A Danish national, Thestrup brings mo...