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Franz Wild

Franz Wild leads the Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s Enablers project, reporting on how London’s politicians, lawyers and private intelligence operatives facilitate transnational corruption. Previously at Bloomberg for 13 years, his work focused on corruption and enforcement.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY

Major Conservative Party Donor Linked to Russian Scandal

Viktor Fedotov’s company and its directors donated $1.3M+ to Britain’s Conservatives ahead of the government’s decision on whether to approve huge infrastructure project.

Franz Wild

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LOST TRUST

Leaked Files Expose Tax Haven’s Inaction on Fraud Scandal

A huge leak of secret files linked to a millionaire who invested in U.S. real estate shines a light on the governance of Jersey, a tiny tax haven off the coast of England.

Ben Stockton

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