The Wayward Millions of Lithuania’s Runaway Banker

Lithuania’s Vladimir Romanov absconded to Russia more than four years ago, leaving investigators grasping to recoup millions they believe he ...

Former Russian Minister Acquired Golf Courses Worth Millions

Russia’s former minister of industry acquired stakes in golf courses worth many millions. The properties were once owned by people ...

Report: Russia Laundered Millions via Danske Bank Estonia

The Estonian branch of Danske Bank, Denmark’s biggest bank, closed the accounts of several companies in 2013 after realizing ...

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Accused of Graft? Change the Rules

It was late November 2016, and Brazil’s largest-ever corruption scandal was finally reaching the country’s political elites.

Strongest Measures Axed in EU Golden Visa Report

For almost a decade, corrupt politicians and wealthy businessmen have purchased European passports using dirty money. In January, the European Commission finally delivered ...

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Cement's Dirty Business

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Multimillion Passport Deal Under Investigation in Kyrgyzstan

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Tropical Hideaway Reveals Romania's Political Secrets

New evidence from a tropical Brazilian getaway show that Liviu Dragnea, one of Romania’s leading politicians, has not been truthful about his relationship with the former head of a company that received millions of euros in EU construction money.

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Serbian President’s Brother Met With Infamous Criminal

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Phone Records Raise Questions About Official Investigation Into Ukrainian Activist’s Murder

A Ukrainian activist was splashed with acid and died in the hospital three months later. OCCRP’s Ukrainian member center has obtained records showing that one of the suspects was communicating with police and prosecutors in the days surrounding the attack.

Laundromat Money Leads to Spanish Paradise

Celebrities and royals have long flocked to the palm-fringed Spanish village of S’Agaro, about 100 kilometers up the coast from Barcelona. Now it attracts Russian statesmen– and their money.

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The Senator's Superyacht Spending Spree

A wealthy Russian politician funded his maritime passions through a complex network of offshore companies set up by Troika Dialog.

The Great Gambia Heist

For more than two decades, Yahya Jammeh ruled over Gambia, a tiny West African country known for tropical beaches and tranquility in a region often rocked by conflict.

Wealthy Armenians Join the Dubai Land Rush

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Accused of Graft? Change the Rules

It was late November 2016, and Brazil’s largest-ever corruption scandal was finally reaching the country’s political elites.

Demonstration of support for Lava Jato probe, Sao Paulo, December 4, 2016; Photo by The Photographer (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Questions Linger After Indictment in Slovak Journalist’s Murder

A wealthy Slovak businessman is accused of ordering the murder of a Slovak journalist and his fiancee last year. But questions remain about what powerful former officials may have known.

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Multimillion Passport Deal Under Investigation in Kyrgyzstan

Bulgarian Deputy Minister Resigns in Wake of Investigation

Russian Duma Passes New Law to Prevent ‘Foreign Meddling’ in Internet

Israel May See PM Stand Trial for the First Time

Bank That Enabled Money Laundering Wins OCCRP’s Top Crime Prize

Tropical Hideaway Reveals Romania's Political Secrets

Serbian President’s Brother Met With Infamous Criminal

Phone Records Raise Questions About Official Investigation Into Ukrainian Activist’s Murder

Laundromat Money Leads to Spanish Paradise

The Senator's Superyacht Spending Spree

The Great Gambia Heist

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