International Crimes Investigations Group

Justice

Upholding the Rule of Law and Justice is ever more crucial in times of uncertainty

The International Crimes Investigations Group (ICIG), made up of investigators and legal analysts conducting in-depth investigations using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), writes analyses on international crimes committed in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war, collects potential evidence and searches for avenues of accountability for those violations by cooperating with International and European accountability bodies and like-minded NGOs in order to promote and defend the rule of law and Justice

  • Investigate and document international crimes committed in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war

  • Refine our methodology that was drafted by our “OSINTers” and legal analysts as well as receiving input from partner contacts and organisations.

  • Provide education to both our volunteers and members as well as external parties in OSINT and international law in order to foster the next generation of OSINT-versed international lawyers and improve the capacity of human rights organisations to document abuses.

War Crimes

Investigations encompassing a range of war crimes, from the murder and torture of civilians and persons protected under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), to cybercrimes targeting civilian infrastructure.

Illegal Transfer of Children

Investigations into the unlawful transfer and relocation of Ukrainian children to Russia, including their enforced russification and mistreatment by the Russian Federation.

Financial Crimes

Investigations into entities evading sanctions, financing of military activites, grain theft as well as collaborating and aiding occupation forces.