SCAP calls on the UK government to wider the definition of 'politically exposed persons' to reflect the myriad of family members used by kleptocrats to conceal their assets in the UK.
www.state-capture.org/s/Joffe_POCA...
The UK is currently reviewing its anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy. SCAP recommends enabling UK authorities to recover UK-based property equivalent in value to profits made from unlawful conduct abroad.
www.state-capture.org/s/Joffe_POCA...
Also, check out @iphr.bsky.social's guide for victims of TNR in France: iphronline.org/wp-content/u...
Check out our new recommendations to French policymakers on how to address transnational repression in France (prepared jointly with @iphr.bsky.social)
www.state-capture.org/s/tnr-france...
Together with @iphr.bsky.social, we call on the EU to enact a new standalone thematic sanctions regime to tackle transnational repression.
www.state-capture.org/s/policy-bri...
#StateCapture #Corruption #Kyrgyzstan #EUForeignPolicy #RuleOfLaw #Sanctions #PressFreedom #Accountability
Without meaningful conditionality, EU policy risks legitimising and financing the very system it claims to oppose.
This raises urgent questions for the EU. Despite deepening political ties, trade preferences, and development assistance, EU engagement is now colliding with clear evidence of kleptocracy, repression, and Kyrgyzstan’s growing role in Russian sanctions evasion.
This system of corruption has evolved into full-scale state capture—hollowing out rule-of-law institutions, enriching a narrow circle of insiders, and dismantling independent media—while increasingly aligning Kyrgyzstan with authoritarian interests, including Russia.
New Report | State Capture in Kyrgyzstan and Why It Matters for EU Policy
Check out our new joint report with Kloop, a network centred around Kyrgyzstan's President and security chief systematically seizes high-value public and private assets.
www.state-capture.org/s/20261201Th...
Tune in now to the press conference presenting the lawsuits against US manufacturers that produce chips that end up in Russian weapons that kill civilians in Ukraine.
We are pleased that our work has helped build this lawsuit.
www.youtube.com/live/9cmRTkK...
Our latest recommendations to the UK Government on addressing transnational repression.
www.state-capture.org/s/TNR-UK.pdf
Over the past 10 years, the richest 1% captured 41% of new wealth since the year 2000, while the bottom 50% of humanity have increased their wealth by just 1%. High wealth inequality in particular undermines both democracy and economic progress.
g20.org/g20-media/la...
International crimes are possible because of their funders, enablers and profiteers. Existing responses to such conduct are inadequate. We call on all stakeholders to commit to bringing to account those who fund or profit from international crimes.
b4ukraine.org/what-we-do/e...
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Does the UK have a dark money problem?
Should we be worried?
As our Senior Research Officer, @rosewhiff.bsky.social explains - the public have a right to be concerned about the grip of dark money on our politics.
Check out our new position paper with @iphr.bsky.social , calling for a Council of Europe Convention on Transnational Repression.
www.state-capture.org/s/Position-P...
Transnational repression (TNR) is when governments reach across borders to silence dissent among exiles. We've seen a dramatic increase in the use of TNR. We call on the UK Government to create a new sanctions regime targeting perpetrators and enablers of TNR.
www.state-capture.org/s/TNR_Sancti...
Check out our new report - Grain Thieves: The Network Behind the Plunder of Ukrainian Grain - produced in collaboration with @iphr.bsky.social
www.state-capture.org/publications
The UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights has published out evidence on Transnational Repression (TNR) in the UK.
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
Important and urgent signal👇 that deserves broad support - also beyond the media community
Research also requires transparency
Ultimately this is about open, democratic and accountable government
We're monitoring it. A key indicator will be the response from courts and other democratic institutions.
We're hiring. Please check out and circulate this consultancy advert for six legal & research experts.
@theguardian.com has published a letter from our co-founder Alex Prezanti in response to UK Foreign Sec David Lammy's announcement that he's planning a new sanctions regime to tackle irregular migration and organised immigration crime.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine has been marked by widespread and systematic pillage of occupied territory. Together with @iphr.bsky.social we set out how it happens and who is responsible.
www.state-capture.org/s/pillage-re...
Congratulations to our Supervisory Board member, Dame Margaret Hodge, on her appointment as the UK's anti-corruption champion.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Last year together with @iphr.bsky.social we published a practical guide to EU sanctions for civil society.
iphronline.org/articles/pra...
Check out our new briefing: Tackling the Russian 'Shadow Fleet' - The Scope of Legislative/Enforcement Powers in National Waters (UK and EU versions).
www.state-capture.org/publications
