FINANCIAL SECRECY
Whistleblowers
Oct 25, 2022
‘We co-opted democracy,’ Uber Files whistleblower tells European Parliament
Ex-Uber lobbyist Mark MacGann calls for widespread reforms to guarantee platform workers’ rights as he slams the ridesharing giant’s past ‘growth at all costs’ approach.
Oct 11, 2022
Boeing whistleblower’s journey from pre-crash warnings, to going public in their wake
Ed Pierson joins ICIJ for a Q&A on blowing the whistle and airplane safety advocacy ahead of a panel event at this week’s Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival and Symposium.
Jul 22, 2022
Panama Papers source says ‘Russia wants me dead’ in first-ever media interview
“John Doe” told German news outlet DER SPIEGEL that he was “astounded” by the success of the investigation, but more needs to be done to clamp down on financial secrecy.
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.
Sep 20, 2021
As reforms sparked by FinCEN Files roll out a year on, key source is behind bars
The global investigation on how trillions in dirty money flows through major banks has been widely credited for key anti-money laundering reforms currently being implemented in the U.S.
Jun 03, 2021
FinCEN Files source sentenced to six months in prison
Former US Treasury official Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards disclosed financial intelligence documents to BuzzFeed News.
Jun 01, 2021
How the world’s richest defend their wealth, with help from a dedicated industry
Author and scholar Chuck Collins offers an insider's account of the ‘wealth defense industry’ and the inequality it perpetuates in his new book, “The Wealth Hoarders.”
May 12, 2021
Fears of ‘significant deterrent’ for whistleblowers as top European court quashes Lux Leaks case
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Luxembourg’s treatment of whistleblower Raphael Halet “struck a fair balance” between protecting his freedom of expression and the rights of PwC, despite objections from two dissenting judges.
Jan 19, 2021
Seven things to watch after historic anti-money laundering overhaul in the US
The landmark legislation contains several loopholes, exemptions and shortcomings that may become key vulnerabilities in the fight against corruption and financial secrecy, advocates say.
Oct 26, 2020
FinCEN official accused of leaking secret bank records requests time served
Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards says she leaked “suspicious activity reports” after official complaints were ignored.
Aug 13, 2020
Luanda Leaks’ whistleblower is ‘new Snowden,’ claims lawyer after release
Rui Pinto, the computer whiz behind Luanda Leaks and Football Leaks, has been released from custody, pending trial.
Jan 27, 2020
Soccer leaker Rui Pinto named as Luanda Leaks whistleblower
Rui Pinto, the author of Football Leaks, has been named as the source behind Luanda Leaks.
Jan 19, 2020
Read the Luanda Leaks documents
We’ve published emails, contracts, organizational charts, meeting videos, loan agreements and more from our investigation into Isabel dos Santos.
Jan 15, 2020
What is the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa?
ICIJ received the Luanda Leaks documents from the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF).
Sep 27, 2019
The Laundromat screening taps into DC’s focus on whistleblowers
Whistleblowing was the topic of the night at a screening of the Panama Papers-inspired film, just hours after the announcement of impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.
Jul 23, 2019
Watch: How Mauritius Leaks got started (and what we found)
Come behind-the-scenes of Mauritius Leaks.
May 21, 2019
Whistleblower ‘Helpless’ to Stop US Immigration Solitary Confinement Abuses
Homeland Security official spent years pushing to stop the isolation of mentally ill and other vulnerable detainees. Now she is going public for the first time.
Apr 18, 2019
Lux Leaks, Panama Papers spur EU to better protect whistleblowers
Whistleblowers who leak information to journalists, or reveal unlawful behavior, are a step closer to improved legal protections across Europe.
Sep 05, 2018
Our who, what, why leak explainer
We're using an old journalistic tool to help you decide where to turn if you think you might be the next John Doe, Deepthroat or Edward Snowden.
Aug 21, 2018
A first-timer’s guide to anonymous leaking via SecureDrop
Ever wanted to leak something and remain entirely anonymous? Using SecureDrop is one of the safest methods - and it's not as difficult as you might think.
Jul 31, 2018
‘What information should I include?’ and other FAQs about becoming a whistleblower
Thinking about becoming a whistleblower? Here are some of the things you should consider before sharing your information.
Jul 30, 2018
‘I’m worried that we will run out of sources when we need them the most’
U.S. National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden calls for whistleblower protections.
Jun 27, 2016
Panama Papers source offers data to governments, hints at more
Source known only as John Doe says income inequality "one of the defining issues of our time" and calls on government to address it. Image: NDR
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