The group employed grave robbers and forged documents to facilitate the illegal export of these items which were later sold through a fake auction house in Belgium. Over several years the operation caused significant cultural damage and generated illegal profits. A...
Illegal tin mining is causing significant harm to the environment, including deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. These activities are affecting the local and national economies, potentially undermining legitimate mining operations and contributing to...
While awaiting the Swiss supreme court’s decision on his bribery case appeal, OCCRP conducted an extensive investigation, interviewing many individuals and scrutinizing corporate and legal documents to uncover the events surrounding his legal battles and...
According to a new study, between 321 and 474 tons of artisanal gold are produced annually in Africa without being declared, and at least 435 tons of gold were smuggled from the African continent in 2022 alone.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK and its allies have imposed some most severe sanctions against Russia. This targets Russia’s most profitable revenue stream – the sale of oil products – while also ensuring that these products continue to be...
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