Frequently asked questions about the Swazi Secrets investigation - ICIJ: Where is Eswatini? Where did the Swazi Secrets leak come from? Who are the journalists ...
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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
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Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
Billions in Dirty Money Flies Under the Radar at World’s Busiest Airports: The Heathrow-to-Dubai flights have two big money-laundering features: One airport ...
wsj.com/business/airlines/heathrow-dubai-airports-billions-dirty-money-9f49cc7f
New ethical guidelines for tax professionals announced following global scandals - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/new-ethical-guidelines-for-tax-professionals-announced-following-global-scandals/
The Met Returns Ancient Sumerian Sculpture to Iraq: An ancient Sumerian sculpture was returned to Iraq after the Metropolitan Museum of Art recently appointed a ...
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China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/china-cables/china-relied-on-extrajudicial-means-to-force-thousands-of-fugitives-to-repatriate-human-rights-activists-say/
Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened. - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/swazi-secrets/eswatini-farmers-bank-rijkenberg-belumbu/
Quick Glance: Struggle for a Bank License in Africa
- Farmers Bank battles for a license in Eswatini, sparking conflicts with the central bank and the monarchy.
- The finance minister's unusual ties to the bank raise concerns, including his involvement in the choice of location.
- The bank's lack of transparency about its funding and ownership raises suspicions at the central bank.
- Despite numerous uncertainties and questionable documents, Farmers Bank eventually secures a license after political pressure.
How international gold dealers exploited a tiny African kingdom’s economic dream - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/swazi-secrets/eswatini-mswati-economic-zone-gold-dubai/
Quick Glance: Money Laundering Saga in an African Monarchy
- In 2012, Musa Motsa and his family, along with 180 others, were forcibly removed from their land to make way for a government-sanctioned Special Economic Zone (SEZ) called the Royal Science and Technology Park.
- The SEZ, intended to promote economic growth and job creation, was instead dominated by mysterious gold refineries channeling millions of dollars to Dubai.
- The monarchy of Eswatini under King Mswati III was at the center of a money laundering operation used by international investors to funnel funds through the country.
- The involved companies like Mint of Eswatini and RME Bullion utilized the SEZ to conduct dubious financial transactions, raising concerns from the central bank and local authorities.
U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
wsj.com/articles/u-s-china-to-cooperate-in-the-fight-against-dirty-money-1edb9a25
Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.: Russia’s Foreign Ministry has been gathering data on the vulnerabilities of its Western ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/russia-foreign-policy-us-weaken/
The Simple Fraud Undermining Europe’s Most Sophisticated Timber Tracing System - OCCRP
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US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/us-prosecutors-push-to-seize-apartment-tied-to-congolese-president-in-luxury-trump-complex/
Quick Glance: US Prosecutors Seek to Seize Congolese President's Apartment in Luxury Trump Complex
- U.S. authorities are moving to seize a $7.1 million Manhattan apartment in a corruption probe involving the Republic of Congo's first family.
- Allegations suggest embezzled state funds were used to purchase the apartment at Trump International Hotel & Tower for the daughter of the scandal-plagued president of the Central African country.
- A complex network of shell companies, ultimately owned by Sassou Nguesso, funneled millions of dollars out of Congo, with a portion allegedly used to acquire the apartment.
- The FACT Coalition advocates for stricter oversight in real estate transactions to combat illicit financial flows and supports a proposal by the Treasury Department for reporting suspicious activities in the real estate sector.
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How international gold dealers exploited a tiny African kingdom’s economic dream - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/swazi-secrets/eswatini-mswati-economic-zone-gold-dubai/
Quick Glance: Abuse of gold dealings in an African kingdom
- A special economic zone in Eswatini is at the core of opaque financial transactions.
- Alarming money flows raise questions.
- The dubious business practices of Mathias and Schofield are examined.
- The central bank acknowledges potential risks of Eswatini’s economic park.
US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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#SwaziSecrets is almost here: Over 890,000 leaked files from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit were obtained by Distributed Denial of Secrets ... Show more
Swazi Secrets: A glimpse inside the tiny kingdom of Eswatini — Africa’s last absolute monarchy — where suspicious money flows and the elite exploit proximity to ...
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How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/04/how-investment-firms-shield-the-ultra-wealthy-from-the-irs/
Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from Tax Authorities
- In 2015, the U.S. Department of Treasury hired economist Owen Zidar to help government officials examine the growing use of complex company structures and trusts by the ultrawealthy. These new investment schemes, often referred to as 'large partnerships,' are pervasive in private equity funds and similar investment firms.
- Following years of budget cuts, it was evident to Owen Zidar, now a professor of economics at Princeton University, that the IRS was not effectively enforcing tax laws for the ultrarich.
- With a significant infusion of funding, the IRS is now making efforts to penetrate these opaque bastions of wealth. An investigation by ICIJ sheds light on the challenges faced by the tax authority in untangling the secretive structures of the ultrawealthy.
- Partnerships play a crucial role in U.S. tax law and have become a focal point for large fortunes, contributing to a poorly understood aspect of growing economic inequality. Despite additional funding for the IRS, addressing large partnerships remains a formidable task.
How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/04/how-investment-firms-shield-the-ultra-wealthy-from-the-irs/
Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from the IRS
- Investment firms create opaque structures for the ultrawealthy.
- The IRS seeks to penetrate the opaque structures of the top 1%.
- The IRS struggles with opaque regulations and lack of information.
- Experts emphasize the need for professionals and transparency in the IRS.
Panama Papers trial begins with denials eight years after historic tax evasion exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/panama-papers/panama-papers-trial-begins-with-denials-eight-years-after-historic-tax-evasion-expose/
Quick Glance: Historic Trial on Panama Papers Revealed Misconduct
- More than eight years since the initial Panama Papers disclosures by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and over 100 media partners worldwide, a significant money laundering trial has started in a Panamanian criminal court.
- Facing trial are 27 individuals, including Jürgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca Mora, the founders of the now-defunct local law firm central to the scandal.
- The 2016 Panama Papers investigation stands out as one of the most extensive international collaborations in journalism, representing financial irregularities and political corruption in public perception.
- Scheduled to continue until April 26 and streamed live on YouTube, the trial will address Mossack Fonseca's alleged involvement in a bribery scandal with the German company Siemens and the establishment of dummy corporations for money laundering.
Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
wsj.com/finance/currencies/do-kwon-lost-to-the-sec-the-u-s-is-piling-up-other-crypto-wins-too-6c12bdde
Panama Papers trial begins with denials eight years after historic tax evasion exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/panama-papers/panama-papers-trial-begins-with-denials-eight-years-after-historic-tax-evasion-expose/
Tips for Linking Shell Companies to their Secret Owners: At a recent panel at the 2024 NICAR conference, Karrie Kehoe, deputy head of data and research at ICIJ ...
gijn.org/stories/tracking-shell-companies-secret-owners/
Announcing the 2023 IRE Award winners & finalists: The 2023 IRE Awards recognize the best watchdog journalism of the year. The contest recognizes winners and ...
ire.org/announcing-the-2023-ire-award-winners-and-finalists/
IDL-Reporteros: The Newsroom That Dares to Challenge Peru’s Political Elite: This small investigative outlet spearheaded reporting on the Odebrecht corruption ...
gijn.org/stories/idl-reporteros-challenge-peru-political-elite/
FDA Issues Alert on Heart Pump Linked to Deaths: The agency faulted the device maker for delayed notice of mounting complications, citing increasing reports of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/health/fda-heart-pump-fatalities.html
Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-and-u-s-to-form-partnership-to-combat-financial-crime/
Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
- The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
- The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
Exclusive | Big Corporate Mergers Get Fresh Tax Scrutiny in Washington: Two senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want to end tax-free corporate mergers like the ...
wsj.com/finance/big-corporate-mergers-get-fresh-tax-scrutiny-in-washington-49492194
Met taps Sotheby’s executive to lead new provenance research team - ICIJ: The long-awaited appointment, which elicited skepticism from some in the art world ...
icij.org/investigations/hidden-treasures/met-taps-sothebys-executive-to-lead-new-provenance-research-team/
Former Mongolian Prime Minister’s Luxury Manhattan Apartments Targeted by U.S.: The two apartments were purchased with the proceeds of corrupt Mongolian ...
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Crypto Transfers to Russian Exchange Worth $20 Billion Probed by US, UK: The US and UK are reviewing more than $20 billion of cryptocurrency transactions that ...
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Take ICIJ's audience survey, and tell us what you think of our work - ICIJ: Your confidential input will help us keep bringing you groundbreaking ...
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Brands drop Singapore-listed palm oil giant after Deforestation Inc. exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/brands-drop-singapore-listed-palm-oil-giant-after-deforestation-inc-expose/
Qatari royal invested about $50 million in pro-Trump network Newsmax - ICIJ: Before and after the investment, senior newsroom leaders urged Newsmax staff to ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/03/qatari-royal-invested-about-50-million-in-pro-trump-network-newsmax/
Marina Granovskaia linked to secret payments by former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
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New data shows IRS’s 10-year struggle to investigate tax crimes - ICIJ: The number of cases the wider U.S. tax agency refers to its criminal unit has plummeted.
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/03/new-data-shows-irss-10-year-struggle-to-investigate-tax-crimes/
Quick Glance: IRS's Struggle with Tax Crimes Over a Decade
- In the past fiscal year, the civil IRS referred only 157 tax cases for criminal investigation - from more than 200 million tax forms filed annually, as shown by new federal data.
- There has been a significant decrease in the possible tax crimes identified by civil investigators of the IRS over the past 10 years.
- In early 2022, Congress granted the IRS an additional $80 billion to staff up the agencies that audit millionaires, billionaires, and large corporations.
- Experts widely agree that the efforts to overhaul the IRS will take years, including the hiring and training of thousands of new officers and modernizing its sprawling data systems.
Corporate Transparency Ruling Complicates Campaign to Register Business Owners: The Treasury Department says it will continue to collect ownership information as ...
wsj.com/articles/corporate-transparency-ruling-complicates-campaign-to-register-business-owners-87ade241
An ‘anonymous’ company secretly linked to an Indonesian billionaire is destroying Borneo’s rainforests, environmentalists say - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/an-anonymous-company-secretly-linked-to-an-indonesian-billionaire-is-destroying-borneos-rainforests-environmentalists-say/
Gaza's Trees Disappear, Showing a Humanitarian Crisis - bellingcat: In Gaza, deforestation is a sign of Palestinian civilians’ desperation and Israeli ...
bellingcat.com/news/2024/03/15/gazas-trees-disappear-showing-a-humanitarian-crisis/
CENOZO, the Organization Shoring Up Watchdog Reporting in West Africa: GIJN member The Norbert Zongo Cell for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO) ...
gijn.org/stories/cenozo-organization-watchdog-reporting-west-africa/
Uber to pay $178 million in Australia taxi class action settlement: Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178 million) to settle a lawsuit brought by ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uber-pay-178-million-settle-lawsuit-with-australia-taxi-drivers-law-firm-says-2024-03-17/
An ‘anonymous’ company secretly linked to an Indonesian billionaire is destroying Borneo’s rainforests, environmentalists say - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/an-anonymous-company-secretly-linked-to-an-indonesian-billionaire-is-destroying-borneos-rainforests-environmentalists-say/
Firm related to sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex is a partner of Moscow gang leader and has links to Kremlin-controlled Rosneft - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/russia-archive/firm-related-to-sanctioned-crypto-exchange-garantex-is-a-partner-of-moscow-gang-leader-and-has-links-to-kremlin-controlled-rosneft/
Quick Glance: Revelation of Connections between a Sanctioned Crypto Exchange and Criminal Networks
- An investigation reveals that a firm connected to the sanctioned virtual currency exchange Garantex co-owns a debt-collection business with a convicted gang leader and has ties to Rosneft, the Kremlin-linked oil company.
- The investigation also uncovers that Garantex, already sanctioned by the U.S. for facilitating money transfers for criminals and later associated with a terror group close to Hamas, was utilized by other designated terror groups, including Hezbollah, as well as drug gangs in Ukraine and other criminal entities.
- The disclosure of a Garantex affiliate's Russian government and criminal ties raises concerns that the Kremlin is tolerating the still-booming exchange or potentially utilizing it for its own purposes. The findings are likely to intensify calls for others in the global crypto industry to cease conducting business with Garantex.
- Garantex declined to comment on its corporate structure or its affiliate's Russian government and criminal ties. The exchange states that it aims to prevent the use of the exchange for illicit activities and had actively cooperated with European and U.S. authorities until facing U.S. sanctions in April 2022.
Crypto firm moved $4.2m of assets to digital wallet linked to alleged Russian arms dealer - ICIJ
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/03/crypto-firm-moved-4-2m-of-assets-to-digital-wallet-linked-to-alleged-russian-arms-dealer/
Quick Glance: Crypto Firm Transferred $4.2m to Wallet of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer
- A UK cryptocurrency firm transferred digital assets worth over $4.2 million to a crypto wallet owned by a member of an alleged Russian arms-dealing network who was later sanctioned by the United States.
- Transactions by Copper Technologies raise questions about UK laws governing the cryptocurrency industry adapting quickly enough to keep up with the evolving sector under scrutiny for providing anonymity.
- An analysis of cryptocurrency transactions highlights a connection between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, an Israeli-born Russian national.
- Revelations shed light on the opaque world of cryptocurrency, its anonymity, and the need for regulation of digital assets within the financial system.
JPMorgan Hit With Nearly $350 Million Fine for Compliance Failures in Trading: Federal regulators allege that the bank didn’t properly oversee and monitor trades ...
wsj.com/finance/regulation/jpmorgan-hit-with-nearly-350-million-fine-for-compliance-failures-in-trading-c1aea929
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Firm related to sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex is a partner of Moscow gang leader and has links to Kremlin-controlled Rosneft - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/russia-archive/firm-related-to-sanctioned-crypto-exchange-garantex-is-a-partner-of-moscow-gang-leader-and-has-links-to-kremlin-controlled-rosneft/
Quick Glance: Connections Revealed Between Garantex and Kremlin-linked Rosneft
- An investigation reveals that a firm connected to sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Garantex co-owns a debt collection business with a convicted gang leader and has ties to Rosneft, the Kremlin-controlled oil company.
- The disclosure of Garantex's links to the Russian government and criminal activities raises concerns that the Kremlin may be tolerating or utilizing the thriving exchange for its own purposes.
- The findings are expected to fuel calls for entities in the global crypto industry to discontinue business dealings with Garantex.
- Garantex declined to comment on its corporate structure or its affiliate's ties to the Russian government and criminal activities, emphasizing its efforts to prevent the exchange from being used for illicit purposes.
Justice Department to Pay Whistleblowers Who Tip on Corporate Crime: More tipsters will be eligible for payments when they assist prosecutors.
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Chinese Gangs Use Cryptocurrencies to Launder Billions: Some of the money has been raised from helping supply drugs to the U.S. or scamming American victims.
wsj.com/finance/currencies/chinese-gangs-use-cryptocurrencies-to-launder-billions-5749f44e
National Press Club Statement on Peruvian Journalist Gustavo Gorriti: WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 – National Press Club President Emily Wilkins and National Press ...
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Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/spyware-firm-intellexa-hit-with-us-sanctions-after-cyprus-confidential-expose/
EU efforts to slow the influx of illegal Russian timber marred by poor enforcement - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/eu-efforts-to-slow-the-influx-of-illegal-russian-timber-marred-by-poor-enforcement/
Inside Registered Agents Inc., the Shadowy Firm Pushing the Limits of Business Privacy
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Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project : NEW: On January 16, Kyrgyz journalist Aike Beishekeyeva planned to celebrate her 23rd birthday alongside her new colleagues at Temirov Live ... Show more
With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression - OCCRP
With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression - OCCRP
Ericsson Names New Compliance Chief: The Swedish company is combining its compliance and investigations teams under one executive as it serves a probation period ...
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Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/spyware-firm-intellexa-hit-with-us-sanctions-after-cyprus-confidential-expose/
EU efforts to slow the influx of illegal Russian timber marred by poor enforcement - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/eu-efforts-to-slow-the-influx-of-illegal-russian-timber-marred-by-poor-enforcement/
Spyware firm Intellexa hit with US sanctions after Cyprus Confidential exposé - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/spyware-firm-intellexa-hit-with-us-sanctions-after-cyprus-confidential-expose/
Myanmar’s controversial timber trade persists, despite Western sanctions - ICIJ: One year after the Deforestation Inc. exposé, ICIJ and its media partners found ...
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/myanmars-controversial-timber-trade-persists-despite-western-sanctions/
EU to clamp down on dirty money with new agency based in Germany - ICIJ: The watchdog, set to launch in 2025, will lead a European push to curb illicit financial ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/02/eu-to-clamp-down-on-dirty-money-with-new-agency-based-in-germany/
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Judge Rules Against Corporate Transparency Act Disclosure Provision: An Alabama judge barred the government from collecting certain company ownership data to ...
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London property tied to Putin ally remains untouched by sanctions - ICIJ: Despite reforms to root out oligarchs who own U.K. real estate, the country has ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/london-property-tied-to-putin-ally-remains-untouched-by-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Luxury London Property Linked to Russian Official Avoids Sanctions
- A prestigious property in London associated with a high-ranking Russian official remained untouched after the United Kingdom imposed sanctions against him, as discovered by ICIJ, amidst challenges in enforcing sanctions.
- Through leaked documents from the 2021 Pandora Papers obtained by ICIJ, as well as records from the British Land Registry, it was revealed that the offshore company based in the British Virgin Islands, now under the control of a trust, still retains ownership of the five-story, red townhouse on Herbert Crescent, an exclusive location in central London.
- Transparency International UK, an anti-corruption advocacy group, issued a warning in late 2023 that the government had failed to track the assets of sanctioned individuals and companies in the UK, identifying 33 properties that should have been frozen but remain unrestricted.
- ICIJ has previously exposed UK properties owned by controversial international tycoons hidden under layers of corporate secrecy, including a prominent Ukrainian industrialist and the former Finance Minister of Malaysia, who is currently the subject of a high-profile anti-corruption investigation.
EU to clamp down on dirty money with new agency based in Germany - ICIJ: The watchdog, set to launch in 2025, will lead a European push to curb illicit financial ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/02/eu-to-clamp-down-on-dirty-money-with-new-agency-based-in-germany/
Morre aos 60 anos o jornalista Claudio Tognolli: Vencedor do prêmio Esso, fundador e integrante da 1ª diretoria da Abraji, estava hospitalizado e morreu neste ...
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Amazon pays $1.9 million to workers in Saudi Arabia harmed by labor abuses - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/trafficking-inc/amazon-pays-1-9-million-to-workers-in-saudi-arabia-harmed-by-labor-abuses/
Inside the IRS unit taking on America’s millionaires and billionaires - ICIJ: The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is seeking to use an infusion of funding to keep ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/02/inside-the-irs-unit-taking-on-americas-millionaires-and-billionaires/
Brazil proposes a global tax on the super-rich: Brazil’s finance minister told his peers during a G20 meeting in Sao Paulo that countries should implement a ...
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New Rules Will Force Buyout Firms to Flag Suspicious Investments: The Treasury Department is extending anti-money-laundering rules to private-equity ...
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