Why in the News?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently requested the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) to provide access to "essential documents" related to the accusations of stock manipulation and accounting fraud against the Adani Group.

About the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP):

• The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is a nonprofit investigative reporting platform that collaborates with over 50 independent media outlets worldwide, producing over 100 investigations annually.
• Established in 2006, its mission is to conduct transnational investigative reporting and advocate for technology-based approaches to expose organized crime and corruption on a global scale.
• The organization strives to cultivate and empower a global network of investigative journalists, publishing their stories to shed light on crime and corruption, enabling the public to hold those in power accountable.

Vision:

• OCCRP envisions a world where lives, livelihoods, and democracy are not jeopardized by crime and corruption.
• The organization is committed to exposing malfeasance so that the public can actively hold institutions accountable.

Core Initiatives:

• Global Investigative Network: OCCRP facilitates a global network of investigative journalists, providing them with essential resources and tools.
• This includes digital and physical security measures, enabling journalists covering sensitive topics to collaborate effectively with trusted editors.
• An investigative data platform, OCCRP Aleph empowers journalists to search and cross-reference over three billion records, unveiling criminal connections and patterns.
• This platform facilitates efficient cross-border collaboration among journalists.
• Training and Skill Development: OCCRP offers training programs to reporters and partners, equipping them with advanced journalism techniques, and enhancing their investigative capabilities.
• Partnerships for Change: OCCRP collaborates with advocacy groups, arming civil society with information to advocate for justice and transformative change.
• The organization also uncovers evidence that empowers law enforcement to take meaningful action.