The convicted Kosovar bank burglar appeared in a video by Canadian rapper Drake.
OCCRP and the Investigative Journalism Bureau found out that Hamdi Lataj, who was convicted in the U.S. of conspiracy to commit bank burglary, appears to enjoy the trappings of wealth in Toronto.
Exclusive: Svetlana Pozhidaeva, a onetime Russian model who worked for Jeffrey Epstein for years, spoke to OCCRP, addressing reports in Russian media that her father was connected to the FSB.
Another strong showing by London developers and Companies House in the defence of their money-laundering championships world title.
‘Mr. X’ Revealed: U.K. Freezes $108M in Properties Purchased by Wanted Chinese National | OCCRP
A longtime assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, who recruited young women and crossed paths with powerful figures in his orbit, like Elon Musk, spoke with OCCRP. She called her work for Epstein “embarrassing” and spoke about being bullied by the financier.
The Hungarian Office for the Protection of Sovereignty is carrying out a smear campaign against OCCRP partners, including Szabolcs Panyi and FACT Hub.
We strongly condemn the targeted campaign against them by the Orbán regime and support our partners in independent investigative journalism.
Killing or capturing cartel bosses like “El Mencho” in Mexico might seem like a win, but history shows it backfires, fracturing criminal groups and leading to increased violence. OCCRP explains why the kingpin capture strategy isn’t working:
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Tributes are pouring in for OCCRP editor Dan McGarry who sadly passed away this week. He was one of the most impactful journalists in the Pacific and he is irreplaceable.
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OCCRP Pacific editor Dan McGarry passed away suddenly at 62 last week. His friends raising money for his Children’s education. Dan was a tireless supporter of Pacific media cooperating with dozens of journalists and helping to build local non profits:
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Tributes are pouring in for OCCRP editor Dan McGarry who sadly passed away this week. He was one of the most impactful journalists in the Pacific and he is irreplaceable.
www.rnz.co.nz/internationa...
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of OCCRP Pacific Editor Dan McGarry.
A Canadian who became a son of Vanuatu, Dan spent 20+ years fighting for transparency in the Pacific. He was a brilliant investigator, a tech geek, and a beloved mentor and colleague.
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For the second time in 2026, a German regional court has put a software provider on trial for allegedly enabling fraudulent platforms to scam investors around the globe.
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Convicted Spyware Dealer Links Greek Government to Surveillance Scandal
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A dawn raid in Santa Cruz ended the years-long manhunt for Sebastián Marset, a cartel boss wanted by Washington for laundering millions in illicit drug proceeds.
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Last year, Benz pushed an online conspiracy theory alleging OCCRP was part of a “deep state” operation working with USAID to undermine President Donald Trump during his first administration.
In his latest episode on the gutting of USAID, #JohnOliver singled out far-right activist Mike Benz as a key architect pushing for the dismantling of the agency — labeling him “a chronically online lunatic” whose lies about USAID were amplified by Elon Musk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8S...
A deep dive into a pro-Russia outlet run by a German far-right figure led reporters to a remote Bulgarian village and the offices of the state security service in Moscow.
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Investigation: Cargo ships transporting sanctioned Russian oil through the Baltic Sea are routinely setting sail with two extra crew on board: a pair of Russian men with backgrounds in security organizations.
We also spoke with Sean Wiswesser, a former CIA senior operations officer.
Netherlands Settles DRC Corruption Probe into Sanctioned Israeli Tycoon’s Shell Company for €25.8M
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Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swotantra Party wins in landslide over former four-time PM Sharma Oli months after “Gen Z” anti-corruption protests toppled previously elected government.
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With an average of 1,200 incidents reported each day, Cifas warned that AI-powered tools and sophisticated criminal networks have industrialized cyber scams on a global scale.
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Michael Benz, the manic, perpetually sweaty right wing activist was taken to task by John Oliver. Benz has perpetrated pro-Russian conspiracies about USAID and OCCRP by connecting a series of unconnected facts. Propaganda experts call this well worn technique ‘card stacking.’
NEW INVESTIGATION: Cargo ships transporting sanctioned Russian oil through the Baltic Sea are routinely setting sail with two extra crew on board: a pair of Russian men with backgrounds in security organizations.
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Kyrgyz High Court Overturns Six-Year Sentence for Anti-Corruption Reporter
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It’s been a year since the dismantling of USAID. In a deep dive into the fallout, #JohnOliver examines the devastating consequences: what was lost, why it happened, and who is responsible.
Among the many things USAID supported was investigative journalism, including OCCRP: buff.ly/z9uGasM
To understand the sheer absurdity of this claim, read our feature on how OCCRP’s journalism was pulled into the epicenter of this wild and dangerous conspiracy theory.
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Michael Benz, the manic, perpetually sweaty right wing activist was taken to task by John Oliver. Benz has perpetrated pro-Russian conspiracies about USAID and OCCRP by connecting a series of unconnected facts. Propaganda experts call this well worn technique ‘card stacking.’
