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Our journalism has so far helped return $10+ billion to the public sphere and led to 700+ arrests, indictments, and sentences.
Daren Li, who has fled a 20-year sentence for for his alleged role in stealing and laundering $73 million in Cambodia-based cryptocurrency scams, rents out a villa in Dubai
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Chinese-Kittian Crypto Scam Fugitive Owns Dubai Property
Daren Li, who has fled a 20-year sentence for for his alleged role in stealing and laundering $73 million in Cambodia-based cryptocurrency scams, rents out a villa in Dubai
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February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Daren Li, who has fled a 20-year sentence for for his alleged role in stealing and laundering $73 million in Cambodia-based cryptocurrency scams, rents out a villa in Dubai
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The U.S. barred the president of Palau’s Senate from entering the country over allegations he accepted bribes to promote the interests of China’s government and criminal figures.
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US Bars Palau Senate Leader Over Alleged China Ties
The U.S. barred the president of Palau’s Senate from entering the country over allegations he accepted bribes to promote the interests of China’s government and criminal figures.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The U.S. barred the president of Palau’s Senate from entering the country over allegations he accepted bribes to promote the interests of China’s government and criminal figures.
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Emails show Epstein helped a girlfriend obtain roles at the International Peace Institute, a New York-base think tank, and may even have subsidized her salary at one point.
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Jeffrey Epstein Arranged Employment for Romantic Partner at Top U.S. Think Tank
Emails show Epstein helped a girlfriend obtain roles at the International Peace Institute, a New York-base think tank, and may even have subsidized her salary at one point.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Emails show Epstein helped a girlfriend obtain roles at the International Peace Institute, a New York-base think tank, and may even have subsidized her salary at one point.
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Our new documentary, “How We Tracked a ‘Fake Prince’ Scammer to His Nigerian Mansion,” hit more than half a million views.
We spoke to the journalist behind the story, who started investigating after a Romanian businesswoman believed she’d invested £200 million in a fake humanitarian foundation.
We spoke to the journalist behind the story, who started investigating after a Romanian businesswoman believed she’d invested £200 million in a fake humanitarian foundation.
February 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Our new documentary, “How We Tracked a ‘Fake Prince’ Scammer to His Nigerian Mansion,” hit more than half a million views.
We spoke to the journalist behind the story, who started investigating after a Romanian businesswoman believed she’d invested £200 million in a fake humanitarian foundation.
We spoke to the journalist behind the story, who started investigating after a Romanian businesswoman believed she’d invested £200 million in a fake humanitarian foundation.
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Investigative Journalists: Submissions are open for the 2nd 'Floodlight Gaming Investigative Journalism Game Jam'.
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Turn your stories into games developed in collaboration with independent game creators.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Investigative Journalists: Submissions are open for the 2nd 'Floodlight Gaming Investigative Journalism Game Jam'.
Turn your stories into games developed in collaboration with independent game creators.
Submit your story by February 15th!
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Turn your stories into games developed in collaboration with independent game creators.
Submit your story by February 15th!
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Newly released documents show businessman Francisco D’Agostino visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, and advised his investments in PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil company.
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Epstein Bought Venezuelan Oil Bonds on Advice From Chávez-Era Insider
Newly released documents show businessman Francisco D’Agostino visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, and advised his investments in PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil company.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Newly released documents show businessman Francisco D’Agostino visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, and advised his investments in PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil company.
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The sudden removal of Kyrgyzstan’s powerful security chief ends a years-long political alliance that helped shape the country’s post-uprising leadership.
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Kyrgyz President Removes Close Ally From Top Security Post
The sudden removal of Kyrgyzstan’s powerful security chief ends a years-long political alliance that helped shape the country’s post-uprising leadership.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The sudden removal of Kyrgyzstan’s powerful security chief ends a years-long political alliance that helped shape the country’s post-uprising leadership.
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While Georgia’s Prime Minister denies any wrongdoing, the EU is moving to blacklist the Kulevi terminal for sanctions evasion. The designation would cripple the logistics of the SOCAR-owned facility, making it "unattractive to international shipping."
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EU Considers Sanctions on Georgia’s Kulevi Port Over Russian Oil Links
While Georgia’s Prime Minister denies any wrongdoing, the EU is moving to blacklist the Kulevi terminal for sanctions evasion. The designation would cripple the logistics of the SOCAR-owned facility,...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
While Georgia’s Prime Minister denies any wrongdoing, the EU is moving to blacklist the Kulevi terminal for sanctions evasion. The designation would cripple the logistics of the SOCAR-owned facility, making it "unattractive to international shipping."
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Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a world where democratic institutions are weakening, civic space is shrinking, and corruption is rising—from Europe and the Americas to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
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Corruption Threatens Democracies Worldwide, Transparency International Warns
Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a world where democratic institutions are weakening, civic space is shrinking, and corruption is rising—from Europe and the Americas...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a world where democratic institutions are weakening, civic space is shrinking, and corruption is rising—from Europe and the Americas to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
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Eurojust-Backed Raids Uncover $364 Million Cross-Border Money Laundering Network
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Eurojust-Backed Raids Uncover $364 Million Cross-Border Money Laundering Network
French and Romanian authorities have arrested 13 people suspected of laundering at least 306 million euros ($364 million) in proceeds from drug trafficking and other crimes, Eurojust said.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Eurojust-Backed Raids Uncover $364 Million Cross-Border Money Laundering Network
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Emails released by the U.S. Justice Department trace a years-long friendship between Jeffrey Epstein and Karim Wade — the son of Senegal’s former president — who was jailed for corruption.
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Epstein Made Efforts to Free the Son of Senegal’s Former President After Corruption Conviction
Emails released by the U.S. Justice Department trace a years-long friendship between Jeffrey Epstein and Karim Wade — the son of Senegal’s former president — who was jailed for corruption.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Emails released by the U.S. Justice Department trace a years-long friendship between Jeffrey Epstein and Karim Wade — the son of Senegal’s former president — who was jailed for corruption.
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Investigators say a network of commission shops secretly issued illegal high-interest loans secured by personal property and funneled millions through sham contracts and dividend payouts.
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Kazakh Authorities Accuse Businessman of Running Shadow Loan Network
Investigators say a network of commission shops secretly issued illegal high-interest loans secured by personal property and funneled millions through sham contracts and dividend payouts.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Investigators say a network of commission shops secretly issued illegal high-interest loans secured by personal property and funneled millions through sham contracts and dividend payouts.
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Investigators find massive cannabis haul in North Macedonia, suspected to fuel illegal activities and linked to a recent record drug bust in Serbia.
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Record 40-Tonne Cannabis Haul Found in North Macedonia
Investigators find massive cannabis haul in North Macedonia, suspected to fuel illegal activities and linked to a recent record drug bust in Serbia.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Investigators find massive cannabis haul in North Macedonia, suspected to fuel illegal activities and linked to a recent record drug bust in Serbia.
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Hong Kong Jails Jimmy Lai for 20 Years Under National Security Law
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February 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The military, the money, the criminal networks — what is the future of Venezuela post-Maduro?
In OCCRP’s latest briefing, journalists Nathan Jaccard, Valentina Lares ,and Steven Dudley unpack the likely scenarios.
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In OCCRP’s latest briefing, journalists Nathan Jaccard, Valentina Lares ,and Steven Dudley unpack the likely scenarios.
Become an OCCRP member occrp.org/donate to get access to this and future briefings.
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The military, the money, the criminal networks — what is the future of Venezuela post-Maduro?
In OCCRP’s latest briefing, journalists Nathan Jaccard, Valentina Lares ,and Steven Dudley unpack the likely scenarios.
Become an OCCRP member occrp.org/donate to get access to this and future briefings.
In OCCRP’s latest briefing, journalists Nathan Jaccard, Valentina Lares ,and Steven Dudley unpack the likely scenarios.
Become an OCCRP member occrp.org/donate to get access to this and future briefings.
The @next-ij.bsky.social is now accepting applications for its March 2026 online training.
Led by investigative journalists from OCCRP and Transcrime, it focuses on real-world investigative tools, data analysis, and ethical reporting.
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Led by investigative journalists from OCCRP and Transcrime, it focuses on real-world investigative tools, data analysis, and ethical reporting.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
The @next-ij.bsky.social is now accepting applications for its March 2026 online training.
Led by investigative journalists from OCCRP and Transcrime, it focuses on real-world investigative tools, data analysis, and ethical reporting.
Apply by March 13: twp.ai/9PadQc
Led by investigative journalists from OCCRP and Transcrime, it focuses on real-world investigative tools, data analysis, and ethical reporting.
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Democratic Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett said she gave Jeffrey Epstein’s political contributions to charity once his crimes were exposed, and that she texted him to gain information for a congressional hearing into Donald Trump.
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Jeffrey Epstein’s Home District Congresswoman Defends Contacts and Contributions
Democratic Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett said she gave Jeffrey Epstein’s political contributions to charity once his crimes were exposed, and that she texted him to gain information for a congressional...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Democratic Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett said she gave Jeffrey Epstein’s political contributions to charity once his crimes were exposed, and that she texted him to gain information for a congressional hearing into Donald Trump.
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Latvia: Seven Detained in Hospital Procurement Collusion Probe
Latvia: Seven Detained in Hospital Procurement Collusion Probe
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February 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Latvia: Seven Detained in Hospital Procurement Collusion Probe
Italian Businessman Acquitted of Money Laundering Charges
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February 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
After a Romanian businesswoman was tricked into sending $2.5 million to a scammer posing as Dubai’s Crown Prince, OCCRP followed his digital breadcrumbs … all the way to his new mansion in Abuja, Nigeria.
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How We Tracked a ‘Fake Prince’ Scammer to his Nigerian Mansion
He posed as the Crown Prince of Dubai. She sent him $2.5 million. Then his own partners betrayed him.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
After a Romanian businesswoman was tricked into sending $2.5 million to a scammer posing as Dubai’s Crown Prince, OCCRP followed his digital breadcrumbs … all the way to his new mansion in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Secretive Firms From U.K. to Singapore Win $200M in Tenders From Uzbek State Giant
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Secretive Firms From U.K. to Singapore Win $200M in Tenders From Uzbek State Giant
A major Uzbek state mining company awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in tenders to companies in the U.K., Georgia, and Singapore. Reporters found they have connections to an Uzbek ping-pong official,...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Secretive Firms From U.K. to Singapore Win $200M in Tenders From Uzbek State Giant
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Last chance to join OCCRP Briefing "After Maduro: Future of Venezuela's Criminal State" where our expert panel will analyze the implications for regional security and financial crime, and what compliance professionals should anticipate as power dynamics shift in Caracas buff.ly/62eEEUb
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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February 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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February 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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A synthetic drug laboratory was discovered in the attic of a popular pub in the tranquil Dutch city of Echt — packed with lunchgoers by day and dancers by night.
OCCRP's editor @ingridgercama.bsky.social went there to see how the Netherlands' booming drug trade is hiding in plain sight.
OCCRP's editor @ingridgercama.bsky.social went there to see how the Netherlands' booming drug trade is hiding in plain sight.
February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
A synthetic drug laboratory was discovered in the attic of a popular pub in the tranquil Dutch city of Echt — packed with lunchgoers by day and dancers by night.
OCCRP's editor @ingridgercama.bsky.social went there to see how the Netherlands' booming drug trade is hiding in plain sight.
OCCRP's editor @ingridgercama.bsky.social went there to see how the Netherlands' booming drug trade is hiding in plain sight.