Global Solutions: Uncovering the Corporate Network Behind a Failed Coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On May 19, 2024, Christian Malanga led a failed attempt to overthrow the government in Kinshasa and was, according to [...]
Reports
Massage Parlors and Human Trafficking: Identifying Red Flags Through Corporate Records
In the United States, it is not uncommon for sex trafficking operations to masquerade as legitimate massage parlors. Fortunately, corporate [...]
Investigation of Starlink Shipments to Russia Reveals Global Export Controls and Sanctions Evasions Network
According to recent reporting by The Wall Street Journal, Starlink internet terminals have been entering Russia in contravention of U.S. [...]
Understanding & Identifying Chinese State Ownership and Investment Vehicles
Understanding the Chinese government's pervasive influence over the country’s domestic and international companies is crucial to foreign businesses operating in [...]
Anton Oilfield Services: A Case Study in Assessing Supply Chains for Forced Labor Risk
Traditional supply chain analysis and mapping techniques such as vendor questionnaires and audits can fall short of providing Western companies [...]
EV Batteries and Forced Labor: Investigating Possible Links Between CATL and Xinjiang-Based Companies
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery maker, was slated to play a key role in the expansion [...]
Leveraging Trade Data to Identify the Possible Transshipment of Dual-Use Goods to Russia
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, the United States and other Western nations have imposed strict controls on [...]
China’s Use of Golden Shares: A Mechanism for State Control and Influence
The Chinese government aims to keep the voice of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at the forefront of society through [...]
Russian Banks May Be Engaging in Cash-For-Gold Scheme to Obtain Foreign Currency
Following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been blocked from accessing Western currency through sanctions. Finding willing markets for its [...]
Atlantic Council Report | Investigating China’s economic coercion: The reach and role of Chinese corporate entities
The Atlantic Council, with the support of Sayari, released an in-depth investigative report to help policymakers and business leaders mitigate [...]