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We investigate corruption, uncover fake news and analyze the news agenda. The BIC is a member of the global network of investigative journalists.

Our journalists are the recipients of the national award “Free Word” from the Association of Journalists of Belarus in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. At "Free Word" 2021 BIC’s team also received first place for Analytics

BIC is a member of the OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project)

We are also members of GIJN (Global Investigative Journalism Network)

Investigations

Square metres on Palm Jumeirah. How the Karić family spends what they earn in Belarus

As a participant in the Dubai Unlocked project, BIC gained access to leaked property data in Dubai.

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Investigations

Fake made in Belarus. How European border guards allow sanctioned timber into the EU

Sources in the forest products market provided BIC with documents that were likely forged. They were allegedly used to transport wood from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan across the border between Belarus and the EU.

26/03 Read Article

Investigations

A restaurateur's protection How Minsk gastronomy is connected to the Presidential Sports Club

Investigation of black spots on the Minsk gastronomy map.

30/11 Read Article