Jan 23, 2023
French MPs to investigate Uber’s lobbying of public officials
France and Belgium have both now opened parliamentary inquiries into Uber Files revelations about the secret tactics behind the ride-hailing giant’s global expansion.
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Jan 17, 2023
European Parliament votes to expand proposed rules targeting shell companies after Pandora Papers highlighted their role in tax evasion
Negotiations remain ongoing for final adoption of the “Unshell” directive, while tax justice activists say it may be too “weak” to effectively stop tax abuses.
Dec 14, 2022
Former IMF boss Strauss-Kahn mired in French investigation sparked by the Pandora Papers
French authorities are looking into the former finance minister’s Moroccan tax residency status as part of a broader probe targeting 200 people named in the ICIJ investigation, Le Monde reported.
Dec 14, 2022
Ericsson facing ongoing probes and fallout months after ICIJ revealed new corruption breach
The Swedish telecom company has been sued by investors and investigated by authorities since the Ericsson List investigation.
Dec 06, 2022
Governments call for reforms to centuries-old honorary consul system
Authorities around the world launch probes and propose overhauls following ICIJ and ProPublica's Shadow Diplomats investigation.
Dec 04, 2022
Agents of influence: How Russia deploys an army of shadow diplomats
Under Vladimir Putin, Russia has appointed dozens of honorary consuls. Many spread pro-Kremlin sentiment around the world.
Nov 12, 2022
A drug cartel godfather bid millions to buy a fleet of obsolete Egyptian military aircraft
A cache of documents reveals how Christopher Kinahan Sr. masqueraded as a relief flight consultant before the bid was put to four high-ranking Egyptian military officers.
Oct 21, 2022
Switzerland aims to track corporate ownership in attempt to curb money-laundering
Facing international pressure to shed light on shadowy corporate ownership, government plans to reveal who actually owns legal entities.
Oct 16, 2022
Two brothers convicted of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia, sentenced to 40 years in prison
The 2017 assassination of the Maltese anti-corruption journalist rocked the island country, and led to government’s fall.
Oct 11, 2022
‘Even one hour after we published we started to receive threats’
One year after the Pandora Papers, we revisit one of the biggest stories of the investigation with our Czech member Pavla Holcová, and hear more about her extraordinary career in journalism.
Oct 03, 2022
One year on, Pandora Papers continues to be anti-corruption ‘tour de force’
From pivotal legislative pushes in the U.S. and elsewhere, to ongoing probes into deposed leaders and tax dodgers, the impact of the largest ever offshore investigation is still being felt around the world.
Sep 08, 2022
Taxi drivers block Brussels, demanding EU investigate Uber Files revelations
Hundreds of cabbies from across Europe took part in the ‘Brussels World Strike’ to protest deregulation of the taxi industry and demand inquiries on Uber’s lobbying of political leaders.
Aug 12, 2022
Former Czech PM Babis is under investigation for alleged money laundering over deal exposed by the Pandora Papers
French financial authorities are looking into Andrej Babis’ acquisition of a lavish property on the French riviera through offshore companies ー a $22 million deal first revealed by ICIJ and media partners.
Jul 21, 2022
Uber Files sparks more protests and calls to investigate lobbying efforts
Politicians and advocates are demanding action in Spain, France and the United Kingdom.
Jul 19, 2022
As Uber expanded globally, many drivers felt left behind
The ride-hailing app lured its earliest workers with hefty incentives. But as early promises faded, these drivers describe how their earnings dropped and dangers mounted.
Jul 14, 2022
Dutch politicians call for probe into tax authorities’ handling of Uber audit after Uber Files exposé
Leaked records reveal details of the company’s “strong relationship” with tax authorities in the Netherlands, a corporate tax haven where Uber has registered dozens of subsidiaries.
Jul 13, 2022
Uber Files sparks street protests, calls to investigate politicians and a rude rebuttal
Officials in multiple countries react to findings on the ride-hailing giant’s lobbying and other aggressive tactics behind its global rise.
Jul 12, 2022
Frequently asked questions about the Uber Files
What is the Uber Files? Who was in the leak? Who is the source of the data? What do the Uber Files reveal and why does the investigation matter? We answer common questions ICIJ has been getting from readers in this FAQ.
Jul 11, 2022
Ex-Uber lobbyist Mark MacGann comes forward as source of the Uber Files
Uber's former chief European lobbyist revealed today that he leaked 18.69 GB of emails, text messages and company records to The Guardian to expose Uber’s chaotic global rollout.
Jul 11, 2022
Uber shifted scrutiny to drivers as it dodged tens of millions in taxes
Executives agreed to share driver data to “contain” a tax audit and deflect from the tech giant’s use of European and Caribbean tax havens, new leak shows.
Jul 11, 2022
Uber forged deals with top Putin allies in failed bid to break into Russian market
To “tame the bear,” Uber partnered with a Kremlin bank and offered stock enticements to Russian oligarchs, internal memos reveal.
Jul 10, 2022
How Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators and exploited violence against its drivers in battle for global dominance
When the ride-hailing giant called, powerful politicians answered, leaked text messages and emails reveal.
Jun 30, 2022
Investigating tax dodgers and drug gangs from inside a tax haven
Irish member Colm Keena has been covering business and political corruption for decades, and most recently worked with ICIJ on a story about one of Ireland’s most notorious crime gangs.
Jun 21, 2022
Former Ericsson executives acquitted of Djibouti bribery charges by Swedish court
The telecom giant had previously admitted to engaging in bribery and other misconduct in Djibouti and other countries in a U.S. settlement, and is separately facing multiple probes for alleged corruption in Iraq.
Jun 16, 2022
Watch: Gerard Ryle on cross-border journalism at the Nobel Peace Center
The Nobel Peace Center hosted ICIJ Director Gerard Ryle alongside Norwegian ICIJ member Per Anders Johansen for a discussion about the Pandora Papers, Panama Papers, and coordinating huge global investigations.
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