Anti-Corruption Data Collective
@acdatacollective.bsky.social
A non-profit group of investigative journalists, data scientists, academics and policy experts working together to expose and undermine corruption.
www.acdatacollective.org
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Since 2012, 150 journalists have been killed for reporting on corruption outside of war zones. Almost all of them died in countries with high levels of corruption.
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
February 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Since 2012, 150 journalists have been killed for reporting on corruption outside of war zones. Almost all of them died in countries with high levels of corruption.
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK
Great point here by @stephenabbottpugh.bsky.social
The EU is taking important steps toward transparency in real estate ownership by overseas entities.
But making that data usable for tracing dirty money across borders needs a common data standard.
stephenabbottpugh.medium.com/standardisin...
The EU is taking important steps toward transparency in real estate ownership by overseas entities.
But making that data usable for tracing dirty money across borders needs a common data standard.
stephenabbottpugh.medium.com/standardisin...
Standardising ownership data on foreign companies and trusts buying real estate in the European…
Foreign companies from high-risk jurisdictions and all foreign trusts which have purchased real estate in the European Union since 2014…
stephenabbottpugh.medium.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Great point here by @stephenabbottpugh.bsky.social
The EU is taking important steps toward transparency in real estate ownership by overseas entities.
But making that data usable for tracing dirty money across borders needs a common data standard.
stephenabbottpugh.medium.com/standardisin...
The EU is taking important steps toward transparency in real estate ownership by overseas entities.
But making that data usable for tracing dirty money across borders needs a common data standard.
stephenabbottpugh.medium.com/standardisin...
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📼 Our latest GI ACE seminar, 'The promise and perils of using leaked and sensitive data to research illicit finance’, is available: bit.ly/4ciYrZI
Thank you to @szakonyi.bsky.social, Tom Mayne, and @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social.
The event was held in collaboration with the Illicit Finance Data Lab.
Thank you to @szakonyi.bsky.social, Tom Mayne, and @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social.
The event was held in collaboration with the Illicit Finance Data Lab.
February 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
📼 Our latest GI ACE seminar, 'The promise and perils of using leaked and sensitive data to research illicit finance’, is available: bit.ly/4ciYrZI
Thank you to @szakonyi.bsky.social, Tom Mayne, and @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social.
The event was held in collaboration with the Illicit Finance Data Lab.
Thank you to @szakonyi.bsky.social, Tom Mayne, and @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social.
The event was held in collaboration with the Illicit Finance Data Lab.
🗓️ Today!
Register here: go.bsky.app/redirect?u=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.zoom.us%2Fev%2FAu5O7BxaZMgkYU07YPjv7FSKsMDmZV5I98f9zgWNrbLLGr75xmUz~AkPOS8R5lywNTmAT2KDueXI-CNU7eXE3ev2IYw0dOx0VNvZ3cfrYSPtRNQ
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February 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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Very happy to have had the chance to present our work (w. @mattcollin.bsky.social & @szakonyi.bsky.social) on the effects of the Economic Crime Bill and its beneficial ownership transparency on secretive real estate ownership in the UK.
How effective are transparency innovations in curbing offshore tax evasion? We’re spending the next two days examining the latest evidence on illicit financial flows.
🎙️ Opening remarks by @gabrielzucman.bsky.social.
Can’t make it? Catch the full recording on our YouTube later this week!
🎙️ Opening remarks by @gabrielzucman.bsky.social.
Can’t make it? Catch the full recording on our YouTube later this week!
February 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Very happy to have had the chance to present our work (w. @mattcollin.bsky.social & @szakonyi.bsky.social) on the effects of the Economic Crime Bill and its beneficial ownership transparency on secretive real estate ownership in the UK.
This story we helped DW uncover last week highlights just one of many contradictions in the nascent deep sea mining industry.
From bluewashing to regulation with a USA-sized gap, the risk of corporate capture that threatens the global environment run deep.
acdatacollective.org/work/deep-se...
From bluewashing to regulation with a USA-sized gap, the risk of corporate capture that threatens the global environment run deep.
acdatacollective.org/work/deep-se...
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM
This story we helped DW uncover last week highlights just one of many contradictions in the nascent deep sea mining industry.
From bluewashing to regulation with a USA-sized gap, the risk of corporate capture that threatens the global environment run deep.
acdatacollective.org/work/deep-se...
From bluewashing to regulation with a USA-sized gap, the risk of corporate capture that threatens the global environment run deep.
acdatacollective.org/work/deep-se...
"Like refusing to finance an oil drilling site but still buying shares in the drilling company."
Over 20 financial institutions have pledged not to finance deep sea mining, but several of the same banks invest in companies preparing to mine the seabed for minerals. 🤔
www.dw.com/en/the-hidde...
Over 20 financial institutions have pledged not to finance deep sea mining, but several of the same banks invest in companies preparing to mine the seabed for minerals. 🤔
www.dw.com/en/the-hidde...
The hidden money behind deep-sea mining
A DW investigation traces the hidden financial web behind deep-sea mining — an industry scientists say remains poorly understood, yet capable of causing irreversible harm to oceans worldwide.
www.dw.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
"Like refusing to finance an oil drilling site but still buying shares in the drilling company."
Over 20 financial institutions have pledged not to finance deep sea mining, but several of the same banks invest in companies preparing to mine the seabed for minerals. 🤔
www.dw.com/en/the-hidde...
Over 20 financial institutions have pledged not to finance deep sea mining, but several of the same banks invest in companies preparing to mine the seabed for minerals. 🤔
www.dw.com/en/the-hidde...
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On 5 February join @szakonyi.bsky.social @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social & Tom Mayne for a deep dive into the potential for leaked data to underpin illicit finance research.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM
On 5 February join @szakonyi.bsky.social @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social & Tom Mayne for a deep dive into the potential for leaked data to underpin illicit finance research.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
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Die Firma eines US-Milliardärs und Trump-Buddys hat nach @papertrailmedia.de & @spiegel.de-Informationen Teile von Deutschlands Treibstofflogistik übernommen, inklusive Zugang zu Nato-Flughäfen und Pipelines. Das Wirtschaftsministerium erlaubt den Deal unter Auflagen. www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
(S+) Kelcy Warren: Trump-Vertrauter kauft sich in Deutschlands Energieversorgung ein
Ein US-Milliardär hat nach SPIEGEL-Informationen Teile von Deutschlands Treibstofflogistik übernommen, inklusive Zugang zu Nato-Flughäfen und Pipelines. Das Wirtschaftsministerium erlaubt den Deal unt...
www.spiegel.de
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Die Firma eines US-Milliardärs und Trump-Buddys hat nach @papertrailmedia.de & @spiegel.de-Informationen Teile von Deutschlands Treibstofflogistik übernommen, inklusive Zugang zu Nato-Flughäfen und Pipelines. Das Wirtschaftsministerium erlaubt den Deal unter Auflagen. www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Amid the furore over US claims to Greenland, a close Trump ally has quietly gained control over a significant part of Germany’s energy infrastructure, including a pipeline company supplying military airfields.
Ausgerechnet zum Höhepunkt der Trumpschen Grönland-Krise hat das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium grünes Licht für eine brisante Übernahme gegeben: Ein Trump-Buddy übernimmt die Kontrolle über wichtige Teile der deutschen Energieinfrastruktur #Tanquid www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
(S+) Kelcy Warren: Trump-Vertrauter kauft sich in Deutschlands Energieversorgung ein
Ein US-Milliardär hat nach SPIEGEL-Informationen Teile von Deutschlands Treibstofflogistik übernommen, inklusive Zugang zu Nato-Flughäfen und Pipelines. Das Wirtschaftsministerium erlaubt den Deal unt...
www.spiegel.de
January 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Amid the furore over US claims to Greenland, a close Trump ally has quietly gained control over a significant part of Germany’s energy infrastructure, including a pipeline company supplying military airfields.
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Join us on 5 Feb 2026 (2–3pm GMT) for a GI ACE seminar on using leaked & sensitive data to research illicit finance, with @szakonyi.bsky.social and Tom Mayne, chaired by @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social. In collaboration with the Illicit Finance Data Lab.
Register here: bit.ly/3ZkcV3U
Register here: bit.ly/3ZkcV3U
January 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Join us on 5 Feb 2026 (2–3pm GMT) for a GI ACE seminar on using leaked & sensitive data to research illicit finance, with @szakonyi.bsky.social and Tom Mayne, chaired by @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social. In collaboration with the Illicit Finance Data Lab.
Register here: bit.ly/3ZkcV3U
Register here: bit.ly/3ZkcV3U
On 5 February join @szakonyi.bsky.social @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social & Tom Mayne for a deep dive into the potential for leaked data to underpin illicit finance research.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM
On 5 February join @szakonyi.bsky.social @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social & Tom Mayne for a deep dive into the potential for leaked data to underpin illicit finance research.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
David will present a new ACDC study into the effectiveness of de-risking as an AML tool, based on data from the #CongoHoldUp.
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And just in time for the holidays! The perfect present for all your criminal and kleptocrat loved ones living abroad.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump launches $1 million ‘gold card’ visa program that’s drawn skepticism
Critics have pointed out that such programs create a two-tier immigration system, disproportionately benefiting wealthy individuals.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
And just in time for the holidays! The perfect present for all your criminal and kleptocrat loved ones living abroad.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
ACDC proves that when academics, data scientists and investigative journalists connect their strengths, they can unlock new stories, sharper insights and stronger evidence to challenge illicit finance.
We're thrilled to partner with @occrp.org on this new initiative to grow our collective capacity.
We're thrilled to partner with @occrp.org on this new initiative to grow our collective capacity.
Fighting corruption requires new types of alliances. The Illicit Finance Data Lab – a new initiative led by OCCRP and @acdatacollective.bsky.social – will strengthen collaboration between investigative journalists, academic researchers, and data scientists: www.occrp.org/en/announcem...
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
ACDC proves that when academics, data scientists and investigative journalists connect their strengths, they can unlock new stories, sharper insights and stronger evidence to challenge illicit finance.
We're thrilled to partner with @occrp.org on this new initiative to grow our collective capacity.
We're thrilled to partner with @occrp.org on this new initiative to grow our collective capacity.
October 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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In a digital world, talking to sensitive sources is nearly impossible without encryption. The EU’s #ChatControl plan is an attack on accountability journalism - and a gift to surveillance
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
signal.org
October 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
In a digital world, talking to sensitive sources is nearly impossible without encryption. The EU’s #ChatControl plan is an attack on accountability journalism - and a gift to surveillance
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Come work with us!
Are you interested in research on corruption/illicit finance/kleptocracy? We are hiring a Research Fellow at @acdatacollective.bsky.social: acdatacollective.org/wp-content/u...
Please share in your networks, this could be a great gig.
Please share in your networks, this could be a great gig.
acdatacollective.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Come work with us!
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Are you interested in research on corruption/illicit finance/kleptocracy? We are hiring a Research Fellow at @acdatacollective.bsky.social: acdatacollective.org/wp-content/u...
Please share in your networks, this could be a great gig.
Please share in your networks, this could be a great gig.
acdatacollective.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Are you interested in research on corruption/illicit finance/kleptocracy? We are hiring a Research Fellow at @acdatacollective.bsky.social: acdatacollective.org/wp-content/u...
Please share in your networks, this could be a great gig.
Please share in your networks, this could be a great gig.
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The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden after the countries failed to provide comprehensive access to beneficial ownership information ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose EU Directives into their national laws. T
ec.europa.eu
September 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden after the countries failed to provide comprehensive access to beneficial ownership information ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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New with the @postandcourier.bsky.social, @ajc.com and @istories.bsky.social...
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US sanctioned Sergey Khotimskiy and the bank he co-founded, Sovcombank. He finalized the transfer of as much as $43 million in real estate to his ex-wife before the sanctions.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US sanctioned Sergey Khotimskiy and the bank he co-founded, Sovcombank. He finalized the transfer of as much as $43 million in real estate to his ex-wife before the sanctions.
Sanctioned Russian bankers plowed millions into this South Carolina resort
Russian bankers hit by U.S. sanctions bought multimillion-dollar homes in South Carolina’s Palmetto Bluff neighborhood and retail centers in Atlanta, Georgia.
www.postandcourier.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New with the @postandcourier.bsky.social, @ajc.com and @istories.bsky.social...
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US sanctioned Sergey Khotimskiy and the bank he co-founded, Sovcombank. He finalized the transfer of as much as $43 million in real estate to his ex-wife before the sanctions.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US sanctioned Sergey Khotimskiy and the bank he co-founded, Sovcombank. He finalized the transfer of as much as $43 million in real estate to his ex-wife before the sanctions.
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A new #GIACE blog by Michael Hornsby (@acdatacollective.bsky.social) explores how #BGFIBank DRC enabled embezzlement, disguised bribes, and laundered funds for the Kabila regime — drawing on revelations from the Congo Hold-Up investigation.
Read here: bit.ly/ACDCBlog2
Read here: bit.ly/ACDCBlog2
High time to curb bank capture - Governance & Integrity Anti-Corruption Evidence
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August 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A new #GIACE blog by Michael Hornsby (@acdatacollective.bsky.social) explores how #BGFIBank DRC enabled embezzlement, disguised bribes, and laundered funds for the Kabila regime — drawing on revelations from the Congo Hold-Up investigation.
Read here: bit.ly/ACDCBlog2
Read here: bit.ly/ACDCBlog2
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The decision to postpone the private investment anti-money laundering rule has been made official today. See the order below, and our full reaction quoted.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The decision to postpone the private investment anti-money laundering rule has been made official today. See the order below, and our full reaction quoted.
www.fincen.gov/sites/defaul...
www.fincen.gov/sites/defaul...
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Postponing and reopening last year's groundbreaking anti-money laundering rule for the $130 trillion private investment sector will only serve to heighten existing illicit finance and national security risks.
Read FACT's full reaction here:
thefactcoalition.org/private-inve...
Read FACT's full reaction here:
thefactcoalition.org/private-inve...
Treasury Exposes U.S. to Increased Risks of Dirty Money By Delaying, Reopening Private Investment Anti-Money Laundering Rule
Treasury’s plan to postpone and reopen a rule finalized last year that introduced groundbreaking anti-money laundering safeguards for the $130 trillion U.S. private investment sector will only heighte...
thefactcoalition.org
July 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Postponing and reopening last year's groundbreaking anti-money laundering rule for the $130 trillion private investment sector will only serve to heighten existing illicit finance and national security risks.
Read FACT's full reaction here:
thefactcoalition.org/private-inve...
Read FACT's full reaction here:
thefactcoalition.org/private-inve...
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“This decision sends a signal to criminals and U.S. adversaries that they can continue to move illicit funds through the massive and opaque U.S. private investment sector with impunity.” thefactcoalition.org/private-inve...
Treasury Exposes U.S. to Increased Risks of Dirty Money By Delaying, Reopening Private Investment Anti-Money Laundering Rule
Treasury’s plan to postpone and reopen a rule finalized last year that introduced groundbreaking anti-money laundering safeguards for the $130 trillion U.S. private investment sector will only heighte...
thefactcoalition.org
July 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“This decision sends a signal to criminals and U.S. adversaries that they can continue to move illicit funds through the massive and opaque U.S. private investment sector with impunity.” thefactcoalition.org/private-inve...
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The oil and gas industry is complex and notoriously opaque. But with new tools, it’s become easier for investigators to dig into this field.
Here, the @acdatacollective.bsky.social and Data Desk share their commonly used resources. https://twp.ai/9PTQTf
Here, the @acdatacollective.bsky.social and Data Desk share their commonly used resources. https://twp.ai/9PTQTf
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Fossil Fuel Investigations: How to Find Stories Using Oil and Gas Supply Chains
twp.ai
July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The oil and gas industry is complex and notoriously opaque. But with new tools, it’s become easier for investigators to dig into this field.
Here, the @acdatacollective.bsky.social and Data Desk share their commonly used resources. https://twp.ai/9PTQTf
Here, the @acdatacollective.bsky.social and Data Desk share their commonly used resources. https://twp.ai/9PTQTf