Behind the scenes
We are often asked how cross-border investigations like the Bribery Division come about. Here we explain how it all happens.
In the course of ICIJ’s global investigation into the implants industry, three of the journalists working on the project had a medical device implanted – including yours truly.
Journalist Scilla Alecci went to India to report on Medtronic for the Implant Files and despite monsoon conditions, she makes some interesting discoveries.
Using algorithms and careful analysis, ICIJ screened millions of records and found cases where patients had died, but the incident hadn’t been reported as a death.
For one reporter working on the Implant Files investigation, discovering the sisterhood – and the power – of women-led patient groups was an eye-opening experience.
Reporters explain why they decided to investigate medical device harm with ICIJ reporters.
The Implant Files is a global investigation that tracks the harm caused by medical devices that have been tested inadequately or not at all.
The risky business of investigative reporting for whistleblowers and reporters is at the heart of the latest Panama Papers documentary.
The rise of the machine has freed ICIJ members globally to pore over millions of documents in a custom-built search engine.
How do you tackle some of history’s largest data leaks? ICIJ’s data journalists, gurus and programmers share the secrets of their digital toolbelts.