Global Political Corruption & Kleptocracy
Key Questions
What assets were recovered in the Iraqi oil ministry corruption investigation?
Iraqi investigators recovered $47 million in commercial assets and discovered new caches of gold and cash. The OCCRP investigation details ongoing efforts to claw back funds linked to corruption in the oil sector.
Who was implicated in the Malta assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia?
The Degiorgio brothers implicated top politicians during the trial for the 2017 murder. A new trial of the alleged architect has begun, building on prior testimony about political involvement.
What actions is US Secretary of State Marco Rubio taking regarding the International Criminal Court?
Marco Rubio has launched a campaign to undermine the ICC, threatening its role in holding individuals accountable for war crimes and genocide. This follows reports on his efforts to limit the court's influence.
How has Morocco used Pegasus spyware according to recent investigations?
New evidence from OCCRP and Forbidden Stories shows Morocco deployed Pegasus against journalists and officials, including French and Spanish targets. Whistleblower testimony confirms use via intermediaries with diplomatic passports.
What did InSightCrime report about Brazilian influencers and gambling?
Investigators identified a network of Brazilian influencers promoting illegal gambling platforms. The reports highlight connections between digital promotion and organized crime activities.
OCCRP investigation: Iraqi investigators claw back $47M in commercial assets and uncover new gold/cash cache in oil ministry corruption. Malta assassination trial: Degiorgio brothers implicate top politicians in 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. OCCRP: NSO Group co-founder used Israeli diplomatic passport to enter Panama, undermining claims of independence. OCCRP: New evidence shows Morocco used Pegasus spyware against citizens, with former intelligence officer testimony. OCCRP: Two former Nepalese ministers sentenced for refugee fraud scheme. Indonesia former deputy attorney general caught with 74kg gold and $15M cash in coal corruption. UK targets luxury mansion of China-born Cambodian citizen in asset recovery. New: France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite being spied on by Morocco, per Forbidden Stories investigation. New whistleblower testimony confirms Morocco's Pegasus use against journalists and senior French/Spanish officials, with diplomatic passport intermediary. Mexico's CNDH exonerates military for Ayotzinapa disappearance, contradicting evidence; Sheinbaum distances herself. Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar caught on audio seeking visa recovery, sparking corruption scandal. Ex-governor of Baja California arrested for huachicol fiscal. OCCRP investigation reveals 'European' password manager with Russian origins, raising sanctions evasion concerns. Serbian football corruption: former FSS president used Sky app to hire criminals against a player. Ukrainian newsrooms defy court gag order to publish investigation into top official's inner circle. Swedbank fined $50M by NY regulator for Panama Papers money laundering. Italy codifies 'Free to Choose' program nationwide to protect mothers and minors from mafia. Pandora Papers follow-up: Tamburello family hid assets via Cayman shell company. New: OCCRP investigation reveals businessman posing as CIA agent infiltrated Indonesian President Prabowo's inner circle, securing billions in jet deals. New: InSightCrime reports network of Brazilian influencers promoting illegal gambling platforms, highlighting digital-crime nexus. New: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launches campaign to destroy the International Criminal Court, threatening accountability for war crimes and genocide. New: Trial of alleged architect of Daphne Caruana Galizia murder begins in Malta, with Degiorgio brothers' earlier implications of top politicians. New: Nordea faces record €880M fine for AML failures tied to Russian laundromats and Panama Papers. New: FATF warns criminals exploiting regulatory gaps in crypto, citing $4B Cambodia laundering network and €460M Spain fraud; AI-enabled fraud and DeFi risks emerging.