Nov 22, 2024
Inside Big Oil’s war against transparency
For a decade, the industry fought bitterly against a basic anti-corruption rule to report their payments to foreign governments.
Politics
Oct 30, 2024
‘A hall of mirrors’: Director Jen Gatien’s new documentary examines how a former U.S. soldier became embroiled in a failed foreign coup
Men of War, which revisits an attempt to overthrow Venezuela’s government in 2020, is the opening night film for the Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival.
Sep 26, 2024
US returns 297 antiquities illegally smuggled out of India
The symbolic handover of items from President Joe Biden to Indian leader Narendra Modi included some relics identified as part of ICIJ’s Hidden Treasure investigation.
Sep 13, 2024
Top EU court rules Apple owes Ireland over $14B in back taxes
The court concluded Ireland illegally cut the tech company a preferential tax deal, after Paradise Papers revealed major tax advantages.
Aug 13, 2024
Former Czech leader’s secret French estate, revealed in Pandora Papers, listed for sale
The luxury Riviera property featured in ICIJ’s investigation into then-Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ secret offshore dealings, and is now part of a money laundering probe by French authorities.
Jul 24, 2024
Maduro regime doubles down on censorship and repression in lead-up to Venezuelan election
One expert called Venezuela’s sprawling surveillance, disinformation and censorship campaigns a model for “the future of authoritarianism elsewhere in the world.”
Jun 25, 2024
IRS plans to shut tax loophole for the ultrawealthy, raise more than $50 billion
New rules will target a long-time tactic used by sprawling corporate structures to dodge taxes in a way the U.S. Treasury now says is illegal.
May 26, 2024
Millions in suspicious transactions tie South Africa’s ruling party to a controversial Swazi archbishop, documents show
As the African National Congress heads into a consequential election, a trove of leaked financial records carries echoes of past corruption scandals.
May 20, 2024
New US Treasury strategy targets crypto scams and real estate money laundering
Officials touted upcoming moves to close regulatory loopholes that could expose the United States’ financial system to evolving threats.
May 15, 2024
‘Are you satisfied now?’: Slovak politicians blame media for assassination attempt on PM
Journalists worry the shooting will be used as a “political tool” to further clamp down on independent press.
Feb 13, 2024
Pakistan in political limbo after voters deliver rebuke of military
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif failed to win a majority of parliamentary seats, as ousted leader Imran Khan claimed victory for his party from prison.
Jan 17, 2024
Malaysian politician under Pandora Papers probe linked to $52 million offshore trust and UK, US property investments
ICIJ’s new findings come as Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency investigates former finance minister Daim Zainuddin’s offshore assets, previously uncovered in the Pandora Papers leak.
Jan 05, 2024
US offers $10 million reward for information on five accused Hamas financiers
The State Department highlighted the reward after reporting by ICIJ on Hamas financing in the wake of the group’s deadly October incursion into Israel, which Israel says killed 1,200 people.
Dec 22, 2023
New US rule targeting real estate money laundering slated for early 2024
The Treasury Department is expected to announce its plan to address a loophole that experts warn enables criminals to stash dirty money in the United States.
Dec 21, 2023
As regulators clamp down on forest destruction, conservationists flag greenwashing concerns
In a year when governments announced new policies and renewed focus on stopping deforestation, the credibility of key "green" certification schemes in a $220 billion industry remains in question.
Dec 13, 2023
Sri Lankan public security minister used shell companies to own London flats
Tiran Alles, a businessman and politician, is the latest Sri Lankan official identified in the Pandora Papers data trove.
Nov 03, 2023
New UK transparency laws will target money launderers and fraudsters, but advocates warn ‘loopholes’ remain
The sweeping reforms seek to stem the flow of dirty money through the U.K., clean up the national company register and protect financial journalists from spurious lawsuits. But experts say they may not be “the panacea” lawmakers claim.
Jun 26, 2023
UK government accused of avoiding dirty money checks on political donations despite scandals
Experts warn loopholes that allow suspect donations to flow into politics put the country’s elections at risk of foreign inference.
Jan 08, 2023
How investigating political fanatics became one of the most dangerous jobs in Brazil
ICIJ member Guilherme Amado, a seasoned investigative journalist, was uniquely placed to cover Brazil's recent election. But reporting on the contest still came with significant challenges and risks.
May 11, 2021
How climate change skepticism held a government captive
In her new book, reporter Marian Wilkinson uncovers the network of politicians, business leaders and others who have wielded huge influence over Australia’s climate policy for more than two decades.
Apr 29, 2021
US tax plan proposes massive overhaul to audit high earners and corporations for tax evasion
The Biden administration says that investing $80 billion to beef up IRS enforcement will pay for itself by recouping a projected $700 billion over the next decade.
Apr 01, 2021
Five ways Biden could crack down on dirty money and financial secrecy
Riding a wave of anti-money laundering momentum, will the U.S. president from Delaware deliver on his pledges to tackle tax havens and make the wealthy pay more?
Nov 25, 2020
US lawmakers move to end anonymous shell companies in national defense spending bill
A major anti-money laundering reform is expected to arrive in annual omnibus legislation with bipartisan support.
Oct 15, 2020
Jail bankers who allow money laundering, top Democrat in U.S. Senate banking committee says in wake of FinCEN Files
Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for criminally prosecuting executives who profit from moving money for criminals and corrupt regimes.
Oct 05, 2020
‘Bottle of Lies’ author Katherine Eban on investigating Big Pharma
The bestselling writer discusses how she followed the story of fraud in generic drug manufacturing around the world in an interview with ICIJ.