Corruption

Explore in-depth reports, investigations, and leaks exposing corruption at all levels of government, business, and global institutions. The Corruption category uncovers bribery, abuse of power, and illicit dealings that undermine integrity and accountability. Stay informed with evidence-based insights into the networks of influence and corruption that shape decision-making behind the scenes

Corruption

May 27, 2024Nov 12, 2024

Death metal: Russian Defense Ministry contractor close to Putin buys Maltese passport and French villa with money from weapons disposal

Alexey Zolotarev, whose scrap metal disposal company Translom enjoys an exclusive contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense,…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Mar 26, 2024Nov 12, 2024

Children’s magazines and fighting “soullessness”: Here’s what Russia’s National Antiterrorism Committee was up to instead of fighting ISIS

The terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall was one of the deadliest in Russian history, and although Russia…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Jan 19, 2024Nov 12, 2024

Palme d’Oil: Gazprom Neft CEO avoids sanctions, buys mansion in French Riviera

Russia’s state-owned gas giant Gazprom is suffering heavy losses after being hit hard by international sanctions. Only Gazprom…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Oct 19, 2023Nov 12, 2024

Messieurs Kingpin: Makhmudov and Bokarev, Russian oligarchs with gang ties and Ukraine war profits, buy villas in France

While Russian criminal oligarchs Iskandar Makhmudov and Andrei Bokarev are making money on Defense Ministry contracts and doing business in…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Oct 12, 2023Nov 12, 2024

Spoils of war failures: FSB general who botched Russia’s war preparations owns millions of dollars worth of real estate

General Vladimir Petrovsky, head of the Ninth (“Ukrainian”) Directorate of the FSB’s Department of Operational Information, was in…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Sep 15, 2023Nov 12, 2024

Turning money into wine. With billions of rubles thrown at them, Putin palace wineries are yet to break even

The failed lunar mission conducted by Roscosmos cost the budget no less than 12 billion rubles ($124 million).…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Aug 25, 2023Nov 12, 2024

Our man in Miami. Pro-Putin Russian billionaire accused of meddling in U.S. elections evades sanctions, moves family to America

Aras Agalarov, one of Russia’s wealthiest people, publicly supports Putin’s lifelong presidency. He has secured billion-dollar government contracts…

Mary Williams

Corruption

Jul 04, 2023Nov 12, 2024

A major general: How Mikhail Babich became a billionaire by tapping into Russia’s Defense Ministry budget

Mikhail Babich, while not widely known to the general public, has held various notable positions. He has served…

Mary Williams

Corruption

May 26, 2023Nov 12, 2024

Just outside the spotlight: The little-known success story of Putin’s college pal Viktor Khmarin

The majority of Vladimir Putin’s personal friends and fellow ex-KGB officers hold prominent public offices or head major…

Mary Williams

Corruption

May 05, 2023Nov 12, 2024

Playing second fiddle. Roldugin exposed as nominee of Putin’s newly discovered offshore firm

Swiss prosecutors have uncovered a previously undisclosed offshore company that was used by Sergei Roldugin, a cellist known…

Mary Williams