Our investigation
We conduct an independent journalistic investigation into mafia networks in Belgium and their international ramifications. This site is an intake point for relevant information, testimonies, and documents.
We handle every submission cautiously: we aim to verify, corroborate, and contextualize before any publication. We avoid definitive claims when we cannot support them.
Our methodology
Our approach follows a simple sequence: collection, verification, analysis, contextualization, and source protection.
Collection
We receive messages and files through channels designed to limit traces and reduce data collection.
Verification and corroboration
When possible, we cross-check information against other sources, documents, and open-source data.
Analysis and context
We analyze facts, actors, and flows, then place elements back into their broader context.
Source protection
We minimize what we collect, control internal access, and prioritize practices that reduce risk for sources.
Areas we cover
Drug Trafficking
Investigation into cross-border criminal networks. Bold attacks, territorial expansion, and violent methods of the Mocro Maffia in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Terrorism
Investigation into an attack plot targeting the Brussels prosecutor. Organized criminal networks and a threat to the state.
Money Laundering
Investigation into mafia money-laundering mechanisms. Casinos, slot machines, and hidden financial networks.
Prostitution
Investigation into prostitution networks in Belgium. Internationalization of criminal networks and systematic exploitation methods.
Influence
Investigation into mafia influence within institutions. Corruption, intimidation, and a parasitic sovereignty over the state.
Corruption
Investigation into systemic corruption. Influence networks, reuse of confiscated assets, and institutional infiltration.
Safety tips
If it is safe for you, these precautions can help reduce risk:
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Avoid including identifying information (name, address, numbers, etc.) unless it is necessary to understand the facts.
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Prefer a device and connection that are not linked to your identity; avoid work equipment if possible.
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Before sending files, consider removing metadata (for example from photos and documents) if doing so does not reduce their evidentiary value.
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Describe the facts in a structured way: dates, locations, involved people or organizations, and how you obtained the information.
To learn more about how we handle data, see our Privacy.
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