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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.
OCCRP Investigative Editor @ingridgercama.bsky.social spoke at the iMEdD conference about her previous freelance work into the illegal trade of animals in Europe.
Watch a full interview where Ingrid explains how wildlife trafficking is often tied to organized crime: lab.imedd.org/en/unpacking...
Watch a full interview where Ingrid explains how wildlife trafficking is often tied to organized crime: lab.imedd.org/en/unpacking...
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
OCCRP Investigative Editor @ingridgercama.bsky.social spoke at the iMEdD conference about her previous freelance work into the illegal trade of animals in Europe.
Watch a full interview where Ingrid explains how wildlife trafficking is often tied to organized crime: lab.imedd.org/en/unpacking...
Watch a full interview where Ingrid explains how wildlife trafficking is often tied to organized crime: lab.imedd.org/en/unpacking...
An appeals court ordered the former president released from La Santé prison after 20 days behind bars, imposing strict bans on travel and contacts.
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Paris Court Frees Sarkozy After Three Weeks in Prison, Orders New Trial
An appeals court ordered the former president released from La Santé prison after 20 days behind bars, imposing strict bans on travel and contacts.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
An appeals court ordered the former president released from La Santé prison after 20 days behind bars, imposing strict bans on travel and contacts.
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A swimming pool. A massage room. Turkish and Russian saunas. And… a drone suppression system?
An elite ‘hotel complex’ under construction in an exclusive Russian ski resort town may be intended for Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.
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An elite ‘hotel complex’ under construction in an exclusive Russian ski resort town may be intended for Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.
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Is This Luxurious ‘Hotel Complex’ a Future Residence for Belarusian Dictator Alexander Lukashenko?
Newly obtained documents reveal the people and companies who paid for the elite development near the Russian resort city of Sochi. Many have ties to Viktor Sheiman, a regime enforcer often described…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A swimming pool. A massage room. Turkish and Russian saunas. And… a drone suppression system?
An elite ‘hotel complex’ under construction in an exclusive Russian ski resort town may be intended for Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.
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An elite ‘hotel complex’ under construction in an exclusive Russian ski resort town may be intended for Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.
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Ukraine Cracks Down on Alleged Energy Sector Corruption Network
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November 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🌎Here's this week's round-the-world roundup of OCCRP's biggest stories and scoops:
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🌎Here's this week's round-the-world roundup of OCCRP's biggest stories and scoops:
As Europe’s largest ports clamp down on cocaine smuggling, traffickers are scrambling to find less-monitored routes — from West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea to secret river landing sites in Spain.
Here’s what we know:
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Here’s what we know:
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FAQ: Why Are Some European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Instead of Selling It?
Wholesale prices are in the gutter across much of Europe, forcing drug smugglers to try and manipulate the market. OCCRP explains what you need to know about the factors affecting Europe's cocaine…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As Europe’s largest ports clamp down on cocaine smuggling, traffickers are scrambling to find less-monitored routes — from West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea to secret river landing sites in Spain.
Here’s what we know:
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Here’s what we know:
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
UN: Opium cultivation in Afghanistan drops 20%, but synthetic drug trade rises
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UN: Opium cultivation in Afghanistan drops 20%, but synthetic drug trade rises
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November 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
UN: Opium cultivation in Afghanistan drops 20%, but synthetic drug trade rises
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Romanian prosecutors are investigating possible fraud involving CO₂ certificates at steel plant Liberty Galați. They suspect that company executives embezzled funds and engaged in fictitious transactions to benefit affiliated entities.
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Romania Probes $300 Million CO₂ Fraud Tied to Gupta’s Liberty Steel
Romanian prosecutors are investigating possible fraud involving CO₂ certificates at steel plant Liberty Galați. They suspect that company executives embezzled funds and engaged in fictitious transactions...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Romanian prosecutors are investigating possible fraud involving CO₂ certificates at steel plant Liberty Galați. They suspect that company executives embezzled funds and engaged in fictitious transactions to benefit affiliated entities.
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Authorities seized London properties — and dinosaur skeletons — from a man previously wanted for questioning in relation to a massive money laundering investigation in Singapore. Meanwhile, a fugitive in the case also bought luxury London real estate.
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As Singaporean Police Investigated Money Laundering, Two Men Bought Up London Properties — And Dinosaur Bones
Authorities seized London properties — and dinosaur skeletons — from a man previously wanted for questioning in relation to a massive money laundering investigation in Singapore. Meanwhile, a fugitive...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Authorities seized London properties — and dinosaur skeletons — from a man previously wanted for questioning in relation to a massive money laundering investigation in Singapore. Meanwhile, a fugitive in the case also bought luxury London real estate.
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Police in EU member states have seized a record amount of cocaine for seven consecutive years — but it hasn’t been enough to hold back a flood that has resulted in crashing cocaine prices across the continent.
OCCRP analyzes the situation:
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OCCRP analyzes the situation:
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FAQ: Why Are Some European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Instead of Selling It?
Wholesale prices are in the gutter across much of Europe, forcing drug smugglers to try and manipulate the market. OCCRP explains what you need to know about the factors affecting Europe's cocaine…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Police in EU member states have seized a record amount of cocaine for seven consecutive years — but it hasn’t been enough to hold back a flood that has resulted in crashing cocaine prices across the continent.
OCCRP analyzes the situation:
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
OCCRP analyzes the situation:
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
This plot of land near the Russian resort town of Sochi used to belong to the Belarusian government.
Now there’s an elite development being built there. What’s going on?
Now there’s an elite development being built there. What’s going on?
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This plot of land near the Russian resort town of Sochi used to belong to the Belarusian government.
Now there’s an elite development being built there. What’s going on?
Now there’s an elite development being built there. What’s going on?
Newly obtained documents reveal the people and companies who paid for the elite development near the Russian resort city of Sochi. Many have ties to Viktor Sheiman, a regime enforcer often described as Lukashenko’s “right hand.”
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Is This Luxurious ‘Hotel Complex’ a Future Residence for Belarusian Dictator Alexander Lukashenko?
Newly obtained documents reveal the people and companies who paid for the elite development near the Russian resort city of Sochi. Many have ties to Viktor Sheiman, a regime enforcer often described as...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Newly obtained documents reveal the people and companies who paid for the elite development near the Russian resort city of Sochi. Many have ties to Viktor Sheiman, a regime enforcer often described as Lukashenko’s “right hand.”
www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
www.occrp.org/en/investiga...
A coca farming boom in Colombia has led to a “virtually inexhaustible supply” of cocaine across South America, German prosecutors say.
But what caused this boom — and how are traffickers reacting to crashing cocaine prices?
Here’s what the experts say:
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But what caused this boom — and how are traffickers reacting to crashing cocaine prices?
Here’s what the experts say:
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
FAQ: Why Are Some European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Instead of Selling It?
Wholesale prices are in the gutter across much of Europe, forcing drug smugglers to try and manipulate the market. OCCRP explains what you need to know about the factors affecting Europe's cocaine…
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November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A coca farming boom in Colombia has led to a “virtually inexhaustible supply” of cocaine across South America, German prosecutors say.
But what caused this boom — and how are traffickers reacting to crashing cocaine prices?
Here’s what the experts say:
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
But what caused this boom — and how are traffickers reacting to crashing cocaine prices?
Here’s what the experts say:
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
One of Argentina’s largest corruption trials opens, putting former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and nearly 90 other defendants before a federal court over alleged bribery tied to public works contracts.
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Former Argentine President, Nearly 90 Others, Go On Trial In Major Corruption Case
One of Argentina’s largest corruption trials opens, putting former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and nearly 90 other defendants before a federal court over alleged bribery tied to public...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One of Argentina’s largest corruption trials opens, putting former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and nearly 90 other defendants before a federal court over alleged bribery tied to public works contracts.
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Facebook and Instagram owner Meta projected last year that 10% of its overall income would come from advertising for scams or banned goods, Reuters reports.
The #ScamEmpire project revealed how social media ads were central to scammers' strategies:
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The #ScamEmpire project revealed how social media ads were central to scammers' strategies:
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Scam Operations Relied on Third-Party Marketing Companies for Steady Stream of Potential Victims
Two professional scam call-center operations depended on affiliate marketing firms to supply them with contact details of people who had clicked on ads for phony investment platforms. The marketers…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta projected last year that 10% of its overall income would come from advertising for scams or banned goods, Reuters reports.
The #ScamEmpire project revealed how social media ads were central to scammers' strategies:
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The #ScamEmpire project revealed how social media ads were central to scammers' strategies:
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Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is facing charges over allegations he laundered about one million euros through obscure bank deposits and a suspected lottery ticket scheme.
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Belgian Authorities Charge Ex-EU Justice Chief for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is facing charges over allegations he laundered about one million euros through obscure bank deposits and a suspected lottery ticket scheme.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is facing charges over allegations he laundered about one million euros through obscure bank deposits and a suspected lottery ticket scheme.
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Vanuatu authorities revoke bank’s international license after it was allegedly used to extract tens of millions from investors in a cryptocurrency “initial coin offering.”
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Following OCCRP Investigation, Vanuatu Central Bank Revokes Financial Institution’s International License
Vanuatu authorities revoke bank’s international license after it was allegedly used to extract tens of millions from investors in a cryptocurrency “initial coin offering.”
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November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Vanuatu authorities revoke bank’s international license after it was allegedly used to extract tens of millions from investors in a cryptocurrency “initial coin offering.”
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In Colombia, the amount of land where coca is grown has expanded by almost two thirds between 2018-2023. Potential production has doubled.
The result? Crashing cocaine prices across Europe, leading traffickers to bury shipments in hope of a rebound.
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
The result? Crashing cocaine prices across Europe, leading traffickers to bury shipments in hope of a rebound.
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
FAQ: Why Are Some European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Instead of Selling It?
Wholesale prices are in the gutter across much of Europe, forcing drug smugglers to try and manipulate the market. OCCRP explains what you need to know about the factors affecting Europe's cocaine…
www.occrp.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In Colombia, the amount of land where coca is grown has expanded by almost two thirds between 2018-2023. Potential production has doubled.
The result? Crashing cocaine prices across Europe, leading traffickers to bury shipments in hope of a rebound.
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
The result? Crashing cocaine prices across Europe, leading traffickers to bury shipments in hope of a rebound.
www.occrp.org/en/feature/f...
Operation “Chargeback” targets criminal networks across 10 countries, arresting 18 suspects—including five executives from German payment providers—after defrauding 4.3 million cardholders and attempting a 750 million euros scheme.
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Cybercrime Crackdown Nets 18 Suspects, 300M Euros in Credit Card Fraud
Operation “Chargeback” targets criminal networks across 10 countries, arresting 18 suspects—including five executives from German payment providers—after defrauding 4.3 million cardholders and...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Operation “Chargeback” targets criminal networks across 10 countries, arresting 18 suspects—including five executives from German payment providers—after defrauding 4.3 million cardholders and attempting a 750 million euros scheme.
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Two former cameramen of Kyrgyz investigative media outlet Kloop pledged guilty again to charges of inciting mass unrest. They hope to get a lighter sentence after having been sent behind bars for five years.
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Two Kyrgyz Journalists Again Pleaded Guilty of Inciting Mass Unrest
Two former cameramen of Kyrgyz investigative media outlet Kloop pledged guilty again to charges of inciting mass unrest. They hope to get a lighter sentence after having been sent behind bars for five...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Two former cameramen of Kyrgyz investigative media outlet Kloop pledged guilty again to charges of inciting mass unrest. They hope to get a lighter sentence after having been sent behind bars for five years.
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OCCRP’s Serbian member center, KRIK, has profiled more than a dozen people opposing anti-government demonstrators, who have also been convicted or investigated for serious crimes.
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Convicts Among Serbian Gov’t Supporters Facing Off Against Protesters
OCCRP’s Serbian member center, KRIK, has profiled more than a dozen people opposing anti-government demonstrators, who have also been convicted or investigated for serious crimes.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
OCCRP’s Serbian member center, KRIK, has profiled more than a dozen people opposing anti-government demonstrators, who have also been convicted or investigated for serious crimes.
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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Bankers, IT Fronts in $3B Crypto Theft Scheme
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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Bankers, IT Fronts in $3B Crypto Theft Scheme
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November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Bankers, IT Fronts in $3B Crypto Theft Scheme
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Land records reveal a 33.7 million pounds London mansion owned by sanctioned Iranian banker Ali Ansari, accused of aiding the IRGC.
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Sanctioned Iranian Banker Owns Multi-Million-Pound London Mansion
Land records reveal a 33.7 million pounds London mansion owned by sanctioned Iranian banker Ali Ansari, accused of aiding the IRGC.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Land records reveal a 33.7 million pounds London mansion owned by sanctioned Iranian banker Ali Ansari, accused of aiding the IRGC.
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OCCRP Senior Researcher Alina Tsogoeva will lead a workshop on Nov. 7 at the African Investigative Journalism Conference focusing on how open-source intelligence can be used to track vessels and uncover illicit maritime activity.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
OCCRP Senior Researcher Alina Tsogoeva will lead a workshop on Nov. 7 at the African Investigative Journalism Conference focusing on how open-source intelligence can be used to track vessels and uncover illicit maritime activity.
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A Europe-wide operation arrests nine in one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering schemes, targeting hundreds of victims and more than 600 million euros in stolen funds.
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Europe-Wide Crackdown Targets Crypto Fraud, 600M Euros Stolen
A Europe-wide operation arrests nine in one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering schemes, targeting hundreds of victims and more than 600 million euros in stolen funds.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A Europe-wide operation arrests nine in one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering schemes, targeting hundreds of victims and more than 600 million euros in stolen funds.
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