Belarusian Investigative Center

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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 Deadly chips. How Integral bypasses sanctions and helps Russia keep the war going

Microchip deliveries are made through intermediary companies based in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and China.

28 January 2025 Read Article

Investigations Belarusian gambit. How Belshina continued to supply the Russian military

08 October 2024 Read Article

Investigations Fake “African” buses exposed: BIC unveils scheme to export MAZ vehicles to Togo via EU

The correspondence of the intermediary company between Minsk and several African countries has come into our possession.

04 October 2024 Read Article

Investigations “Lukashenko's moneybags” and business moguls owning EU companies: The network fueling Russia’s sanctions evasion on tires

02 October 2024 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 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