Specialization: Political Investigations. Description: Alex is an experienced investigative journalist with over 10 years of expertise in uncovering political corruption and high-level schemes. He works with international publications and conducts in-depth investigations across Eastern Europe.
Tbilisi court orders detention of Georgia’s former deputy economy minister, who stands accused of abusing his power to secure illicit wealth—including property in Spain uncovered by OCCRP’s Georgian member center.
As Ukrainian cities face relentless Russian bombardment, Kyiv has sanctioned a Cyprus-based gambling empire allegedly funneling millions to Russian-linked owners behind the online casino Pin-Up
After IStories and OCCRP exposed ties between Telegram’s backend providers and Russian intelligence services, the company issued denials, its infrastructure partner launched a media offensive, and cybersecurity experts warned of systemic privacy risks.
Dozens of journalists, activists, and opposition members in Georgia have been called to court under a new legal amendment that punishes people for “insulting” public officials. The ruling party filed the complaint, raising concerns about free speech and growing political pressure.