Belarusian Investigative Centre

These men and women were vacationing together at a resort near Sochi. And this is just part of the group accompanying Alexander Lukashenko. Read more investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

How a pastry chef and a film director from Belarus are making money by supplying the Russian defense industry. They are co-owners of a company that manufactures vacuum equipment and supplies it to Russian arms manufacturers Read more investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

The “Belarusian Crimea” failed: companies linked to Lukashenko ally Viktar Sheiman bought 20+ properties in occupied Crimea after Russian authorities seized them from Ukrainian banks. Later the same assets were "nationalized" again. investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

58 Belarusian companies have supplied goods worth more than $1.2 billion to the Russian military-industrial complex. Russia relies on Belarus for approximately 85% of its supplies of optics and sights and up to 90% of its military vehicle chassis investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Belarusian company Brake Hydraulics, which is part of the international Fenox Global Group. Since the start of the war, it has supplied products to Russian plants producing military equipment. Read more investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

A prime plot in central Minsk was handed without auction to a company linked to Lukashenko’s personal tennis coach Sergei Teterin. Lease rights cost just ~$30K — under 1% of its cadastral value. The project is worth ~$70M and could bring $40M+ profit. investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

How the confiscation of «Amkodor» turned into a «golden parachute» for Shakutsin Despite official claims that «Amkodor» was brought under state control, Alexander Shakutsin’s business empire remained largely intact. investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Companies owned by former Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades handled business transactions for businessmen close to Alexander Lukashenko and helped them circumvent sanctions. New investigation by the BIC investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Companies linked to Viktor Sheiman — a close associate of Alexander Lukashenko — continued supplying banned Mercedes cars to Russia in 2025. One route runs from the Netherlands to the port of St. Petersburg. Another goes through Belarus. Read more investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Ukrainians draft evaders are being interrogated by plainclothes officers. They are gathering information of military significance — the movement of Ukrainian equipment and the locations of Russian missile and drone strikes inlnk.ru/3ZjA4w

Are Belarusian border guards helping Ukrainian draft evaders? In 2025 1424 men were detained fleeing to Belarus. Ukrainian border guards say about 70+ smuggling groups involved in smuggling people. Fixers claim Belarusian border guard cooperation inlnk.ru/n0Y8d4

We reached an agreement with a European company to supply equipment prohibited from import to Belarus due to sanctions. It turned out to be quite simple. investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Belarus’s Khimvolokno is a key supplier of nylon filament to Russia, used for helmets and body armor. Some buyers connected to the Russian military industrу. Despite sanctions, Khimvolokno sells into the EU via a front that claims to be the manufacturer. youtu.be/a0-g6YFHCHc

Spray money. How two of Lukashenko’s “wallets” organised a cash grab at the border. The mandatory paid vehicle disinfection process at the Belarusian border generates millions for a private company. investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

From enamel pots to kamikaze drones. A BIC investigation reveals how, behind the facade of a civilian enterprise, an infrastructure of war has taken shape — enabling Moscow to keep attacking Ukraine despite sanctions. investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Belarusian Investigative Center received the Free Media Award for its in-depth analyses and news. The jury noted our contribution to the development of investigative journalism and our important role in exposing corruption and fake news.

A huge complex is being built near Sochi on a site covering 10 hectares: a main building, three villas, security posts. Why do we think this could be Lukashenko's residence? New investigation investigatebel.org/en/investigati…

Forced into exile but undeterred, the @BelarusFiles continues exposing corruption at the highest levels – their work has already prompted around 90 sanctions. Full story: twp.ai/4irLD6

Belarus’s monopoly hologram maker Holographic Industry is now under EU sanctions for its close ties to state structures (some are shareholders). The firm is linked to Lukashenko’s “wallet” Viktor Shevtsov, featured in our investigations 4 times.

For decades, Belarus was considered a “blank spot” on the international map of investigative journalism. It’s now changed, and the @BelarusFiles has been a major player. 👉 The Fix’s Hleb Liapeika profiled the center’s founder.  thefix.media/2025/09/25/unc…