In the carnivalesque, the authoritative voice is overturned by the lower bodily stratum—scatological humor, sexuality, and excess. Corruption obscene tales operate similarly. When a leader or institution is depicted in obscene scenarios, their "high" status is dragged into the "low" mud of human frailty. The "obscenity" acts as an equalizer. It strips the corrupt figure of their ceremonial dignity, revealing them not as benevolent rulers, but as slaves to appetite—whether that appetite is sexual, financial, or gluttonous.

The obscenity here lies in the irony: the stolen life savings of a nation’s citizenry being used to entertain the world with stories of people stealing money. Why These Tales Matter

Ultimately, corruption is often described as a "poison" that penetrates the mind. Whether it is the explicit, smut-driven narratives of web novels or the multi-billion dollar scandals of global finance, the "obscene" element remains the same: the total disregard for others in the pursuit of absolute, selfish gain. 25 corruption scandals that shook the world - News 5 Jul 2019 —