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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.
May 09, 2022
Pandora Papers shed light on ‘gatekeepers’ of dirty money says European watchdog
MONEYVAL rebuked governments across Europe for failing to combat money laundering or police lawyers, accountants and other professionals who facilitate financial crime.
May 06, 2022
Europol links Kinahan drug cartel to murders in four countries
A new report connects widespread violence to cocaine wars involving the sanctioned Irish family, whose connections to companies and enablers in Dubai and Panama were revealed in recent ICIJ investigations.
May 03, 2022
In Ukraine, investigative journalists are now on the frontlines of covering the carnage and chaos of war
This World Press Freedom Day, ICIJ speaks to our Ukrainian reporting partners about how their lives and work have changed since Russia’s invasion.
May 02, 2022
Kinahan drug cartel enforcer owned a website that named and shamed criminal “rats”
Leak reveals sanctioned money launderer John Morrissey set up offshore companies and sought to open Panamanian bank accounts tied to the site.
Apr 23, 2022
How a ruthless Irish gang found a home away from home in Dubai and an enemy in the White House
Documents leaked to ICIJ tie the Kinahan organized crime cartel to companies and enablers in the Middle East’s top secrecy haven.
Apr 20, 2022
Sweden’s anti-corruption agency launches investigation into suspicious Ericsson payments in Iraq
The telecom giant is now facing legal scrutiny in multiple countries as a result of the Ericsson List.
Feb 27, 2022
What is the Ericsson List, and other frequently asked questions about the investigation
What sort documents were leaked? Will ICIJ publish the Ericsson List files? Who was in the data? Frequently asked questions about the Ericsson List investigation, answered.
Dec 24, 2021
Proposed EU directive targets shell companies after Pandora Papers exposed offshore system abuses
The European Union Commission wants to deprive entities that have little to no economic activity of tax benefits.
Dec 22, 2021
A roundup of Pandora Papers reporting from Eastern Europe
Investigative reporters took great personal risk to expose the hidden financial activities of powerful figures and businesses in the region.
Dec 21, 2021
Pandora Papers reporting from across Europe
By exposing the offshore dealings of elites from every corner of the continent, ICIJ’s largest ever investigation has roiled the region and sparked a dramatic response.
Dec 08, 2021
Europol Pandora Papers report warns of ‘parallel underground system’ exploited by criminal networks
In an interview with ICIJ member Kristof Clerix, Europol director Catherine De Bolle said the Pandora Papers showed that criminals were using offshore jurisdictions where there were “few rules and little supervision.”
Oct 09, 2021
Czech prime minister’s party narrowly loses re-election days after Pandora Papers revelations in surprise outcome
Scandal-clouded billionaire Andrej Babis now faces probes over secret luxury property deals exposed in ICIJ’s global investigation based on the biggest ever offshore data leak.
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