Scilla Alecci
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The Japanese Journalist Fighting for Better Data, Public Records, and Human Stories
Frustrated by journalism that gave voice to those in power rather than the voiceless, Yasuomi Sawa was inspired to become an investigative journalist. He shares with Scilla Alecci about the state of journalism in Japan, including the limitations to its existing freedom of information laws and how preventing institutional or individual embarrassment can hinder a relentless free press and… → Read More
How Western advisers helped an autocrat’s daughter amass and shield a fortune
The former first daughter of Angola, Isabel dos Santos, created a shell empire to move tainted billions. Lawyers, accountants and consultants from some of the world's most respected companies made it possible. → Read More
Investigative journalists should develop ‘a video state of mind’
Yongjin Kim is a veteran broadcast reporter, who has reported in Korea for thirty years and also plays a critical role in developing Korea’s next generation of investigative reporters. → Read More
ICIJ's Pakistani member: 'Being a truth-teller is the greatest service to society'
ICIJ's Pakistani member Umar Cheema has faced trolls and torture, but that only leaves him more determined to hold the powerful to account. → Read More
Panama Papers: Former Pakistan PM Sharif Sentenced To 10 Years
The historic corruption verdict against Pakistan's former leader also included prison sentences for his daughter and son-in-law. → Read More
After Panama Papers, Indonesia urges beneficial owners to come out of hiding
Indonesia has beefed up corporate transparency and will require all companies to regularly disclose their true, beneficial owners – not just their legal representatives – to authorities. → Read More
'Dear, dear, dear, dear…' The best Paradise Papers TV moments
From chasing down interviews to tracking Russian-linked cargo ships, Paradise Papers television partners produced a number of memorable reports. → Read More
Belgian authorities raid bank linked to offshore companies found in Panama Papers
Belgian police raided the offices of state bank Belfius as part of a probe into possible tax avoidance by companies exposed in the Panama Papers. → Read More
Paradise Papers Lifts The Veil On The Role Of Offshore Finance In Asia
ICIJ's Asian partners found offshore deals of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, Indonesian dictator Suharto's family, and Bollywood stars in the Paradise Papers. → Read More
Paradise Papers: EU, UN states urged to crackdown on tax dodging
Members of the European Parliament and human rights experts for the UN called on member states to clamp down on tax avoidance schemes. → Read More
Paradise Papers firm Asiaciti managed millions for a carousel of millionaires and fraudsters
Asiaciti, one of the Asia-Pacific’s biggest offshore specialists, provided secretive companies for clients across the globe. → Read More
Paradise Papers Leak Reveals Offshore’s Role In Forest Destruction
Lawyers and big banks have helped one of Asia’s largest paper companies expand despite a poor environmental record and social conflicts. → Read More
Paradise Papers: The world reacts to Ross, Queen, global revelations
Political leaders and tax-justice advocates are raising new calls for legislative reforms and official inquiries in the wake of of the Paradise Papers. → Read More
Paradise Papers: The world reacts to Ross, Queen, global revelations
Political leaders and tax-justice advocates are raising new calls for legislative reforms and official inquiries in the wake of of the Paradise Papers. → Read More
VIDEO: Twelve Months of Investigations, Impact and Outrage
A year ago the Panama Papers dominated newspaper headlines and brought now-iconic images to TV screens around the world. Since then, investigations have cont... → Read More
How You Can Prevent Children's Exposure To Lead At Home
Tips for protecting kids from the toxic metal. → Read More