Report: Sudan Moves to Undercut the Black Market Economy Managed Float of Sudanese Pound Offers Opportunities, Must Be Paired With Economic Reforms, Report Warns March 25, 2021 (Washington, DC) – In February, the government of Sudan implemented a managed float of the Sudanese pound in an effort to align the country’s rate of exchange and […]

BREAKING: EU Imposes Sanctions on South Sudanese Commander   March 22, 2021 (Brussels) – Today, the European Union announced sanctions on Gabriel Moses Lokujo, Major General of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), for human rights violations. The announcement is notable as the first South Sudan related designation under the EU’s new Global Human Rights sanctions regime. Since launching […]

The Sentry Featured in New Investigative Series by Africa Uncensored Produced by John-Allan Namu, the series of videos and articles covers Kenya’s role in human rights violations and corruption in South Sudan March 18, 2021 (Nairobi) — The Sentry’s findings on corruption in South Sudan are featured in a new series of videos and articles […]

Breaking: US Revokes Dan Gertler’s License to Skirt Sanctions   March 8, 2021 (Washington, DC) – The United States government has revoked a license from mining tycoon Dan Gertler, restoring sanctions previously imposed under the US Global Magnitsky anti-corruption program. The license, which in effect nullified the US sanctions on Gertler and a number of […]

4 مليار دولار أمريكي قيمة ذهب الصراع من وسط وشرق أفريقيا تصل إلى أسواق الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية والأسواق الدولية   · أسعار الذهب المرتفعة تعزز التجارة الغير شرعية، مما يدعم أرباح الجماعات المسلحة وشبكات الأعمال الإجرامية · المخاطر مرتبطة بفظائع في قطاعات التقنية والبنوك والمجوهرات والسيارات · يمثل قطاع التعدين الماهر الخالي من الصراعات فرصًا جديدة للشركات لتعهيد […]

Les marchés internationaux voient 4 milliards de dollars d’or des zones de conflit en Afrique centrale et de l’Est L’explosion du prix de l’or encourage le trafic illicite et génère des profits pour des groupes armés et des réseaux criminels Les secteurs de la technologie, de la bijouterie, de l’automobile et des finances risquent d’être […]

$4 Billion in Conflict Gold From Central and East Africa Hits US, International Markets Meteoric Gold Price Boosts Illicit Trade, Fueling Profits for Armed Groups and Criminal Networks Risks Linked to Atrocities Flagged for Tech, Banking, Jewelry, Auto Sectors Nascent Conflict-Free Artisanal Mining Sector Presents New Opportunities for Companies to Source Responsibly From East and […]

Open Letter: The Sentry Joins Civil Society Groups Warning Banks on Dan Gertler License   February 18, 2021 (Washington, DC) – Today, The Sentry joined eight international civil society organizations in an open letter warning banks and financial institutions not to unblock or allow further activities by sanctioned mining tycoon Dan Gertler and his networks, despite a […]

Dans le flou en RDC : Le chef de la Céni fait des affaires autour du vote de 2018   The Sentry révèle, dans son enquête sur un contrat sans appel d’offres, des risques de transaction intéressée et de conflit d’intérêts au sein de la Commission électorale Washington, le 26 janvier 2021 – Un rapport d’enquête publié aujourd’hui […]

Multimillion-Dollar Public Contract in DR Congo Linked to Sanctioned Elections Chief   Investigation by The Sentry Into No-Bid Contract Reveals Risks of Self-Dealing, Conflict of Interest Within Electoral Commission January 26, 2021 (Washington, DC) – An investigative report published today by The Sentry raises new concerns over risks of corruption within the electoral system of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), […]

BREAKING: Fugitive From International Criminal Court Arrested in Central African Republic, Headed to The Hague ICC-Indicted Mahamat Saïd Abdelkani Arrested, Transferred to The Hague to Face War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Charges January 25, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Mahamat Saïd Abdelkani has been surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by the authorities of […]

In Secret Action, Trump Administration Granted License to Sanctioned Mining Billionaire Dan Gertler   Experts Recommend Banks Maintain Blocks on Gertler-Linked Assets and Transactions January 24, 2021 (Washington, DC) – In a secret, last-minute action, the Trump administration gave Israeli mining tycoon Dan Gertler and his businesses a license to, in effect, nullify sanctions previously […]

UK Foreign Secretary Meets Leaders in Sudan, as Experts Urge Action on Military Capture of Industrial and Economic Sectors   January 21, 2021 (London / Washington, DC) – UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is meeting with leaders in Khartoum today. Experts at The Sentry, an investigative and policy team co-founded by George Clooney and John […]

This press release is also available on Refinitiv’s website here.   January 21, 2021 Refinitiv joins forces with The Sentry to prevent war criminals abusing the financial system The Sentry to provide Refinitiv with open-source data to enhance its World-Check dataset and disrupt war criminal networks. London / New York: Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers […]

Des sanctions contre la Corée du Nord contournées en Afrique centrale et de l’Ouest Une enquête approfondie menée par The Sentry révèle des connections étroites avec le gouvernement nord-coréen, l’accès d’entreprises nord-coréennes à des dollars américains et des activités nord-coréennes plus répandues en République démocratique du Congo et dans la région Washington, le 14 janvier […]

North Korean Sanctions-Busters Active in West and Central Africa Expanding Investigation by The Sentry Uncovers Close Connections to North Korean Government, Access by North Korean Businesses to US Dollars, and Wider Scope of North Korean Activity in DR Congo and Region January 14, 2021 (Washington, DC) – An expanding investigation by The Sentry reveals a […]

BREAKING: US Passes Groundbreaking Law to Crack Down on Anonymous Shell Companies Passed as Part of National Defense Authorization, New Law Requires Disclosure of Beneficial Owners; Experts at The Sentry are available for interview and analysis. January 1, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the US Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, a groundbreaking anti-corruption law that cracks down […]

– For Immediate Release – Dutch Financial System Faces Risks for Money Laundering Linked to Corruption, Violence in Africa’s Great Lakes Region Advisory by The Sentry Red Flags Risk Factors for Illicit Financial Flows Stemming from Corruption, Mass Violence, and Predatory Enterprises Activities Involve Politically-Connected Figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Possible Links […]

– Ter onmiddellijke publicatie – Witwaspraktijken gelieerd aan corruptie en geweld in het Grote Merengebied in Afrika vormen risico voor het Nederlandse financiële stelsel. The Sentry waarschuwt voor risicofactoren gerelateerd aan onwettige financiële stromen veroorzaakt door corruptie, grootschalig geweld, en roofzuchtige ondernemingen. Activiteiten hebben betrekking op personen met politieke connecties in de Democratische Republiek Congo […]

New Report Exposes UK’s Dirty Money Crisis: Billions in Illicit Assets Flow Into British Banks, Businesses, and Properties, as War Profiteers and Corrupt Networks Seek Luxury and Security   December 9, 2020 (London / Washington, D.C.) – A new report published today by The Sentry, the investigative and policy team co-founded by George Clooney and […]