EXPOSING THE BUSINESS networks FUelling bRUTALITY AND corruption
We regularly publish deeply-researched investigations that expose the military’s business interests, based on verifiable, open-source data and leaks. When it is safe to do so, we publish leaked documents within our features, for maximum transparency.
The Cartel Finance Map is part of some of our features. It is a data visualisation tool we developed to expose businesses funnelling cash and arms to the Myanmar military.
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Shwe Byain Phyu’s military links exposed
Shwe Byain Phyu has a long history of working with the Myanmar military and its conglomerates, linking Telenor Myanmar’s buyers with sanctioned entities and individuals.
Arms
Military-linked companies procured USD millions in arms and military equipment
Recently leaked documents and shipping records provide new evidence of companies supplying the terrorist Myanmar military.
Abetment
International audit institutions are legitimising the illegal Myanmar military junta
Regional and international audit institutions are providing legitimacy to the illegal Myanmar military junta through recognition, engagement and support.
Money
US companies imported nearly 1,600 tonnes of Myanmar teak, circumventing sanctions
As trade in Myanmar teak continues, profiting the terrorist military junta, a ban on all Myanmar timber imports is necessary.
Money
The Kyaw Thaung family’s business with the Myanmar military
Members of the Kyaw Thaung family operate businesses that have land leases with the Myanmar military and broker the sale of arms and related materiel.
Money
Major Japanese banks linked to Myanmar military cartel
New research conducted by BankTrack and Justice For Myanmar finds that SMBC, MUFG and Mizuho Bank provide considerable loans and financial services to companies with ties to the Myanmar military junta.
Money
International businesses linked to the Quartermaster General
After new sanctions were imposed on the Office of the Quartermaster General, international businesses linked through real estate and hotel developments are now at risk of sanctions violations.
Money
Leaked documents show Min Aung Hlaing personally concerned over oil and gas payments
New documents provide conclusive evidence that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is personally concerned that Myanmar’s oil and gas revenues keep flowing to the junta.
Abetment
Indonesia and ASEAN deepen complicity with Myanmar junta through naval exercises
Indonesia hosted the first ASEAN-Russia Naval Exercise, helping to develop the capabilities of the Myanmar military and deepening complicity in the Myanmar junta's crimes.
Money
Abusing Myanmar for Australia's "Future"
Our brief reveals that Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Future Fund, invests over AUD$157 million in companies linked to the Myanmar military’s atrocities, including in businesses that sell arms.
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