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Kazakhstan alleges Big Oil corruption tainted $10.7 billion in contracts, delayed key oil project
The allegations, which are at the heart of a confidential arbitration, signal an aggressive new stance by the Central Asian country toward longstanding international partners.
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Iraq PM’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Rumbles On
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi declares “there are no red lines in pursuing the corrupt” after arrest warrants issued for a key leader in his political coalition.
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Treasury Rolls Back Ownership Reporting Obligations for U.S. Companies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has permanently eliminated beneficial ownership reporting requirements for domestic companies and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act, gutting a major federal anti-money-laundering disclosure program for American small businesses.The rule effectively exempts U.S.…
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Dutch Court Hears Case against Whistleblower’s Murder Suspect
A Dutch court heard how police intercepted a key suspect in a vehicle loaded with hidden firearms and stolen plates—only to release him days before Turkish whistleblower Cemil Önal was gunned down in the Netherlands.
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Alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland following high security extradition
Kinahan was taken from Dubai to a Dublin court under armed escort and ordered to remain in prison while he awaits trial for his alleged part in running a global drug smuggling empire.
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Alleged Irish Crime Boss Charged After UAE Extradition
The alleged leader of a major Irish organized crime group was extradited from Dubai and charged with directing a criminal organization. Appearing without a lawyer, he told the court: “I think we know I won’t be getting bail.”
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Albania's Cheerful 'AI Minister' Is the Product of a Government Agency Under Investigation for Massive Corruption
Prosecutors are investigating the agency that developed Albania’s AI-minister ‘Diella’ in a case that involves alleged rigged tenders, a kidnapping, and tens of millions in seized assets. The affair deepens doubts about how artificial intelligence will be used…
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Alleged ‘Enforcer’ in Prince Group Scam Network Identified
A U.S. federal indictment against Prince Group Chairman Chen Zhi anonymized his alleged co-conspirators, but personal details in the document identify one of them as Chen Sokly. U.S. authorities allege Chen Sokly was a Prince Group “enforcer” who…
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From Headlines to Impact: Connecting Journalism and Civil Society to Drive Accountability in Ukraine
Navigating the intersecting frontlines of a brutal war and structural state reforms, OCCRP and a network of Ukrainian partners have introduced a new approach for driving reform and accountability in the country. Established in 2025, this collaborative framework aims…
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US Charges NFT Founder in Alleged $10M Investor Fraud
U.S. prosecutors allege Taj Tarsha diverted investor funds meant for a new digital marketplace to pay for online gambling, a Miami condo and his DJ hobby. Tarsha’s attorneys claim he is innocent.
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