Uncovering Schemes Worth Billions: Inside the Belarusian Investigative Center
Since 2020, the exiled outlet’s investigations have led to approximately 90 sanction actions, proving how journalism can make a real impact on authoritarian regimes.
The Belarusian Investigative Center was among the 2025 Free Media Award winners.
For decades, Belarus was considered a “blank spot” on the international map of investigative journalism. Its government consistently ranks as the least open in Europe.
Despite this, investigative journalism is in its best state ever, with the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) at the forefront.
Since its formation, the outlet has systematically exposed high-level corruption and disinformation, leading to dozens of international sanctions and earning global recognition.
The Fix spoke with BIC founder Stanislav Ivashkevich about investigating the Belarusian regime.
BIC founder Stanislav Ivashkevich.
Author’s summary: Investigative journalism impacts authoritarian regimes.