Paul Radu
@paulradu.bsky.social
co-founder @occrp.org/investigative reporter/innovator/social entrepreneur/Ashoka fellow
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How can journalists navigate the ethical, technical, and security challenges of leak-based reporting in the age of AI? OCCRP’s @paulradu.bsky.social will join experts at Harvard Kennedy School to offer concrete strategies.
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Dealing with Leaks in the Age of AI and Disinformation
This webinar will offer concrete strategies to equip journalists with the tools they need to navigate leaks with integrity, rigor, and security. It is co-sponsored by The Journalist's Resource.
www.hks.harvard.edu
June 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How can journalists navigate the ethical, technical, and security challenges of leak-based reporting in the age of AI? OCCRP’s @paulradu.bsky.social will join experts at Harvard Kennedy School to offer concrete strategies.
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This is a huge honor for the hardwork by OCCRP and partners: www.macfound.org/press/press-...
Five Finalists Announced in $100 Million Competition
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April 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is a huge honor for the hardwork by OCCRP and partners: www.macfound.org/press/press-...
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🚨BREAKING🚨
Huawei lobbyists are suspected of paying bribes to Members of the European Parliament.
Belgium’s federal police have raided Huawei’s EU office as well as the homes of its lobbyists.
Around 15 former and current MEPs are “on the radar” of the authorities.
More on @ftm.eu
Huawei lobbyists are suspected of paying bribes to Members of the European Parliament.
Belgium’s federal police have raided Huawei’s EU office as well as the homes of its lobbyists.
Around 15 former and current MEPs are “on the radar” of the authorities.
More on @ftm.eu
Huawei targeted in new European Parliament corruption probe
Chinese tech giant Huawei is at the centre of a new corruption case in Europe’s capital. On Thursday, Belgian police raided the homes of its lobbyists, Follow the Money and its media partners Le Soir ...
www.ftm.eu
March 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Huawei lobbyists are suspected of paying bribes to Members of the European Parliament.
Belgium’s federal police have raided Huawei’s EU office as well as the homes of its lobbyists.
Around 15 former and current MEPs are “on the radar” of the authorities.
More on @ftm.eu
Huawei lobbyists are suspected of paying bribes to Members of the European Parliament.
Belgium’s federal police have raided Huawei’s EU office as well as the homes of its lobbyists.
Around 15 former and current MEPs are “on the radar” of the authorities.
More on @ftm.eu
The Conspiracy Theory Problem.
People who believe in conspiracy take agency away from other people. They believe everything is determined by Soros or the likes.
People who believe in conspiracy take agency away from other people. They believe everything is determined by Soros or the likes.
March 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Conspiracy Theory Problem.
People who believe in conspiracy take agency away from other people. They believe everything is determined by Soros or the likes.
People who believe in conspiracy take agency away from other people. They believe everything is determined by Soros or the likes.
What makes scammers succesful? Our new big collaborative project is out: www.occrp.org/en/project/s...
Scam Empire
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March 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What makes scammers succesful? Our new big collaborative project is out: www.occrp.org/en/project/s...
Bring your data journalism on!
‼️ DEADLINE EXTENSION!
🏆 Sigma Awards 2025
As with previous editions, the award will maintain its no-category rule and will have experts in data journalism from around the world constituting its jury and prize committee.
Deadline: March 7, 2025
More: https://twp.ai/1TaJrR
🏆 Sigma Awards 2025
As with previous editions, the award will maintain its no-category rule and will have experts in data journalism from around the world constituting its jury and prize committee.
Deadline: March 7, 2025
More: https://twp.ai/1TaJrR
Submissions Open for 2025 Sigma Awards, GIJN New Host of Data Journalism Award
GIJN is proud to announce that it is the new administrator for the annual SIGMA data journalism awards, which are now accepting submissions for the 2025 round.
twp.ai
March 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Bring your data journalism on!
Action speakes louder than words and it is puzzling to me that still too many people are in a sort of a denial and await for some hidden brilliant plan to be revealed from the USG in relation to Ukraine.
March 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Action speakes louder than words and it is puzzling to me that still too many people are in a sort of a denial and await for some hidden brilliant plan to be revealed from the USG in relation to Ukraine.
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Miranda Patrucic, @occrp.org’s editor in chief, sat down with Belgian journalists from Knack to discuss the severe consequences of the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for investigative journalism. Read the full conversation in English: www.occrp.org/en/feature/w...
February 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Miranda Patrucic, @occrp.org’s editor in chief, sat down with Belgian journalists from Knack to discuss the severe consequences of the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for investigative journalism. Read the full conversation in English: www.occrp.org/en/feature/w...
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February 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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$10B returned to public coffers. That’s the impact of @OCCRP’s investigations since 2006.
We were featured in this @nytimes.com story on how U.S. funding crackdown imperils global newsrooms, alongside great colleagues like Slidstvo and @meduza.io
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/b...
We were featured in this @nytimes.com story on how U.S. funding crackdown imperils global newsrooms, alongside great colleagues like Slidstvo and @meduza.io
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/b...
Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
$10B returned to public coffers. That’s the impact of @OCCRP’s investigations since 2006.
We were featured in this @nytimes.com story on how U.S. funding crackdown imperils global newsrooms, alongside great colleagues like Slidstvo and @meduza.io
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/b...
We were featured in this @nytimes.com story on how U.S. funding crackdown imperils global newsrooms, alongside great colleagues like Slidstvo and @meduza.io
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/b...
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Czech police searched the country's largest hospital in Prague and arrested 22 people over suspected corruption involving 160 million euros in EU funds, EU prosecutors said.
The suspects allegedly demanded and provided illicit payments for contracts.
The suspects allegedly demanded and provided illicit payments for contracts.
Czech Police Arrest 22 in $167M EU Funds Corruption Case
Czech officials uncover alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme at top hospital, arresting 22 in EU funds probe.
buff.ly
February 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Czech police searched the country's largest hospital in Prague and arrested 22 people over suspected corruption involving 160 million euros in EU funds, EU prosecutors said.
The suspects allegedly demanded and provided illicit payments for contracts.
The suspects allegedly demanded and provided illicit payments for contracts.
The organized crime infrastructure is spreading through new technologies and fintech. This can greatly distort markets and affect legit business. www.occrp.org/en/news/braz...
Brazilian Cop-Turned-Banker Arrested in Major Money Laundering Bust
Brazilian authorities have arrested a police officer who owns a fintech allegedly used to launder money for the powerful criminal group First Capital Command (PCC). The case highlights the infiltratio...
www.occrp.org
February 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The organized crime infrastructure is spreading through new technologies and fintech. This can greatly distort markets and affect legit business. www.occrp.org/en/news/braz...
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For 3 years, Ukrainian journalists have risked everything – reporting from the front lines, exposing war crimes, and telling the truth. Many have fled, faced danger, or lost their lives.
We have collected 7 simple ways for you to support Ukrainian media on February 24.
We have collected 7 simple ways for you to support Ukrainian media on February 24.
February 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
For 3 years, Ukrainian journalists have risked everything – reporting from the front lines, exposing war crimes, and telling the truth. Many have fled, faced danger, or lost their lives.
We have collected 7 simple ways for you to support Ukrainian media on February 24.
We have collected 7 simple ways for you to support Ukrainian media on February 24.
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UK hits Russia with fresh sanctions as part of ‘triple whammy’ to tighten the screws on Putin
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
UK hits Russia with fresh sanctions as part of ‘triple whammy’ attack on Putin
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a ‘triple whammy’ of measures to support Kyiv, including the fresh sanctions as well as military aid and a crackdown on Russian dirty money in the UK
www.independent.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
UK hits Russia with fresh sanctions as part of ‘triple whammy’ to tighten the screws on Putin
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
We should expect the quality of cross border cooperation at the level of law enforcement agencies to decrease. This will give more space to organized crime to build up infrastructure. It’s the time investigative reporters need to come together more than ever before. Cross border journalism 3.0.
February 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We should expect the quality of cross border cooperation at the level of law enforcement agencies to decrease. This will give more space to organized crime to build up infrastructure. It’s the time investigative reporters need to come together more than ever before. Cross border journalism 3.0.
Please send us your best data journalism. You’re in for a Sigma!!!
We’re proud to announce that GIJN is the new administrator for the annual @sigmaawards, which celebrates the best of data journalism around the world.
We are now accepting submissions for this year’s round. Deadline to apply: Feb. 28: https://twp.ai/1SHEZ3
We are now accepting submissions for this year’s round. Deadline to apply: Feb. 28: https://twp.ai/1SHEZ3
Submissions Open for 2025 Sigma Awards, GIJN New Host of Data Journalism Award
GIJN is proud to announce that it is the new administrator for the annual SIGMA data journalism awards, which are now accepting submissions for the 2025 round.
twp.ai
February 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Please send us your best data journalism. You’re in for a Sigma!!!
A strong and united Europe may be the last bastion against the assault of organized crime and corrupt politicians.
February 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A strong and united Europe may be the last bastion against the assault of organized crime and corrupt politicians.
This is wrong on so many levels. Source: www.ft.com/content/3f95...
February 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This is wrong on so many levels. Source: www.ft.com/content/3f95...
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The Trump official currently dismantling USAID was caught in a secret meeting with a group of pro-Russian separatists in the Balkans.
Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/
Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/
February 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Trump official currently dismantling USAID was caught in a secret meeting with a group of pro-Russian separatists in the Balkans.
Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/
Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/
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2/ The rogue episode was one of the first in what diplomats and officials see as a yearslong campaign to transform U.S. foreign policy into his own.
Now one of the most powerful people in government, Peter Marocco has the means to do it.
By Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
Now one of the most powerful people in government, Peter Marocco has the means to do it.
By Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
Trump Official Destroying USAID Secretly Met With Christian Nationalists Abroad in Defiance of U.S. Policy
Now one of the most powerful people in the U.S. government, Peter Marocco’s turbulent tenure during the first Trump administration sheds light on his current efforts to dismantle the American foreign…
www.propublica.org
February 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
2/ The rogue episode was one of the first in what diplomats and officials see as a yearslong campaign to transform U.S. foreign policy into his own.
Now one of the most powerful people in government, Peter Marocco has the means to do it.
By Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
Now one of the most powerful people in government, Peter Marocco has the means to do it.
By Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
Kleptocrats & Co are trying to vilify and dismantle an entire investigative reporting ecosystem because experienced investigative reporters stay in the way of their success.
February 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Kleptocrats & Co are trying to vilify and dismantle an entire investigative reporting ecosystem because experienced investigative reporters stay in the way of their success.
The global kleptocratic alliances are formed out of convenience but weaken and become antagonistic over time. We must accelerate their fragmentation.
February 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The global kleptocratic alliances are formed out of convenience but weaken and become antagonistic over time. We must accelerate their fragmentation.
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I've been taking a look at recent posts by Russia's ongoing social media campaign, where they've most recently started using deepfaked audio from people like me to push their lies, and there's been a clear uptick in videos making up various allegations about USAID funding.
February 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I've been taking a look at recent posts by Russia's ongoing social media campaign, where they've most recently started using deepfaked audio from people like me to push their lies, and there's been a clear uptick in videos making up various allegations about USAID funding.
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NEW: In 2022, Halil Falyali was shot dead in his SUV.
Turkish authorities were probing what they said was a massive gambling network he allegedly ran.
Now, his ex-head of finance is telling all, revealing to OCCRP what he claims was a vast money-laundering operation www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
Turkish authorities were probing what they said was a massive gambling network he allegedly ran.
Now, his ex-head of finance is telling all, revealing to OCCRP what he claims was a vast money-laundering operation www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
Inside the Global Online Betting Empire of a Slain Turkish Cypriot Businessman
Halil Falyali, a Turkish Cypriot businessman known for his flashy lifestyle and political connections, was shot dead in 2022. Behind the scenes, he allegedly ran a sprawling illegal online betting emp...
www.occrp.org
February 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NEW: In 2022, Halil Falyali was shot dead in his SUV.
Turkish authorities were probing what they said was a massive gambling network he allegedly ran.
Now, his ex-head of finance is telling all, revealing to OCCRP what he claims was a vast money-laundering operation www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
Turkish authorities were probing what they said was a massive gambling network he allegedly ran.
Now, his ex-head of finance is telling all, revealing to OCCRP what he claims was a vast money-laundering operation www.occrp.org/en/investiga...