by ru en

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 - Page №2

Investigations 08 August 2024

The trail leads to Sheiman. BIC uncovers schemes to evade sanctions on fertiliser and luxury car sales

Both schemes are connected by the Cypriot company Dimicandum Invest Holding LTD and are linked to the Presidential Affairs Department of Belarus.

Read Article

Investigations Grain stealing quotas. The Russian scheme to export Ukraine’s crops and the hidden ties to Putin’s Palace

Agricultural products from the occupied territories can be exported at a reduced price with the permission of the Russian administration.

06/06 Read Article Read Article

Investigations "New Belarus" passport and Lukashenko's longtime "moneybag" link. Revealing the connection of the company designing the document to Viktor Chevtsov

The contractor was recommended by a business associate with close ties to the Belarusian democratic community. This individual previously held a position within the internal affairs bodies.

28/05 Read Article Read Article

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.

14/05 Read Article Read Article

Investigations Light sellers. Who profits from holographising Belarus and how?

The company producing holo stickers is linked to Lukashenko’s “moneybag”. The security mark price is classified.

07 May 2024 Read Article

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 March 2024 Read Article

Investigations Greats Men's Favors are Uncertain: The Rise, Fall and Secrets of the Partners of the "Glass King" Alexander Muraviev

Upon his release from prison, the businessman Alexander Muraviev gave an interview to journalists. BIC discovered details that he hadn't mentioned.

19 March 2024 Read Article

Investigations Accessible endoprostheses for all. Who profited in the turf battle following the "orthopedic surgeons case"?

The government promised to tackle the problem around long waiting lists for large implant replacement surgeries. Here is what came out of it.

27 January 2024 Read Article

Investigations More Expensive for Belarusians? Checking Whether Ukrainians and Russians pay less for medications, and exploring the reasons for the discrepancy

Purchasing only three types of medications, which we will discuss in the investigation, in Russian pharmacies would have cost the budget $2 million less than buying wholesale from a Belarusian supplier.

24 January 2024 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 November 2023 Read Article

Investigations Silent Money. How Lukashenko's "oil money man" Anatoly Ternavskiy vanished from his companies' records to avoid sanctions

Investigation into the largest "oil wallet" of Lukashenko and simultaneously one of the most non-public.

14 November 2023 Read Article

Investigations Shakutsin vs Sanctions Manufacturers left Belarus and Russia market, but the equipment remains

Under the guise of a client, a BIC investigator communicated with a representative of the Belarusian branch of SV Mashiny.

18 October 2023 Read Article

Investigations Grodno Azot's window on Europe. How Uzbekistan assists Belarus in bypassing bans and selling fertilisers from a sanctioned enterprise to the EU

EU countries freely buy fertilisers from Belarus.

27 September 2023 Read Article

Investigations Bulldozing through sanctions. How Alexander Shackutin, owner of Amkodor, earns money despite embargo

Adding on the Russian market under the guise of import phase-out, the Belarusian company Amkodor relies heavily on parts imported from other countries.

13 September 2023 Read Article

Investigations Dark waters of Santa Bremor. Investigation about offshore companies, credit carousel and tax tricks of the "Fish King" Alexander Mashenski

Santa Bremor promotes itself as a Belarusian-German company, which implies foreign investment. At first glance, this seems to be the case.

04 August 2023 Read Article

Investigations Children's special operation. Who takes Ukrainian children to Belarus?

Some children from Ukraine were taught to play hockey by former star Dzmitry Baskau. Another group was sent to watch a match with Lukashenko.

31 July 2023 Read Article