Aleph is a platform designed to search, analyze, and organize vast amounts of data. It supports journalists, investigators, activists, analysts, and even curious individuals in uncovering connections between companies, politicians, offshore entities, and criminal cases. Best of all, it’s free to use and offers intuitive search and visualization tools.
Aleph is a project run by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Explore it at the official website aleph.occrp.org.
Real-Life Examples
- OCCRP has used Aleph to uncover connections between companies involved in major money laundering operations, such as the Russian Laundromat – an immense financial fraud scheme to transfer vast sums of money out of Russia. The platform helped journalists trace offshore companies that moved billions of dollars using shell contracts.
- In Ukraine, investigative journalists used Aleph along with data from leaks like the Paradise Papers and Pandora Papers to expose offshore assets held by government officials. One investigation revealed that relatives of Ukrainian officials owned London real estate through complex trust structures.
- Government transparency researchers also rely on Aleph to investigate the assets of sanctioned individuals. By analyzing company records and property data, they have identified businesses and real estate in the EU linked to individuals on sanctions lists – including high-profile Russian oligarchs.
One of the standout features of Aleph is its ease of use. You don’t need to be part of a large editorial team or have extensive technical training to conduct in-depth research or investigations. Whether you’re a journalist or researcher, you can access the same powerful tools that were once available only to large investigative teams. Aleph’s user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easy for anyone to get started right away.
Aleph allows to:
- Create custom databases and investigations
- Work with large sets of documents, even those in closed or hard-to-access formats
- Build relationship graphs, visualize complex data connections, and track evolving patterns
- Create and share personalized collections, making it easy to collaborate with colleagues or publish your findings
With Aleph, powerful investigative research is at your fingertips. The platform’s flexibility means you can work independently or as part of a team, whether you’re compiling a comprehensive dossier or analyzing complex data for a specific case.
Access to this exclusive database is available upon individual request, providing the tools necessary for in-depth connection analysis, confidential checks, and detailed examination of cases that require special attention.
For collaboration inquiries or to get started with our database, please contact us through the form on our website.
Aleph is more than just a search tool; it’s a transformative instrument for combating corruption, sanction evasion, and conflicts of interest. With Aleph, anyone – from solo researchers to large investigative teams – can level the playing field and uncover vital information.
