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Documenting Corruption in the Arms Trade. A joint project by @ShadowWorldInv1, @WorldPeaceFdtn, @CAATuk & @Ruestungsinfo.

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But #WhoArmsAfrica? 🤔 Join us as hold the seemingly unaccountable to account with our new campaign -  #WhoArmsAfrica - out NOW💥 https://t.co/Wv0GRupmWn

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So who really is arming Angola? Asked and answered, right here: https://t.co/Zpl1gRhwTl

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So #WhoArmsAfrica? And who really Angola?

For the full investigative deep dive; check this out here: https://t.co/Zpl1gRhwTl

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#WhoArmsAngola? | Defex in Angola, Part 1

In our next segment of our #whoarmsafrica series, we turn our attention to Angola. More specifically, to Defex's (alleged) role in arming Angola.

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At first they appeared as legitimate defense deals but soon drew suspicion as vast amounts of public finds were siphoned into offshore accounts. The allegations centered on a €152.9 million contract that was signed in 2008.

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We’ve just UPDATED the case so if you’re interested in reading more details, please visit our website at https://t.co/coBxqZu3ds

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Strange, isn't it, given the sheer number of corruption allegations that have followed the company around the world? 🧵

Case Update | The BAE Systems Tanzania Radar Case

https://t.co/x9V6M1vD65

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In return the SFO pledged to drop all of its investigations into the company’s past potential wrongdoings of corruption in this and other cases.

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Join us as we find out #WhoArmsCameroon? Out now!

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#WhoArmsCameroon? | In our next segment of #WhoArmsAfrica, we turn our attention to Defex S.A.'s dirty dealings in Cameroon.

But what was this and how exactly did this happen?🤔

See this video as we explain it all.

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In our next segment of our #WhoArmsAfrica campaign we turn our attention to Defex S.A., a Spanish company that exported security and defense products. We, at CT, have found out both how and why they did so.

But first, who was Defex S.A.? 🤔 Let's find out together 🧨

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$119 billion. $3,768 per second.
That's how much the 9 nuclear-armed states spent on their nuclear arsenals in 2025 according to a new @nuclearban research.
A 19% increase from 2024 spending ($16.8 billion).
5 years of spending = $471b
Find our more here: https://t.co/cKme6jFUdj

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For full details and more, visit the Corruption Tracker website
https://t.co/UUgYkc7ypm

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New Case 🚨 | The Bahrain Port Payoff Scheme

Corruption in the arms trade doesn't stop with weapons procurement.

Maintenance, servicing and sustainment contracts worth millions are also vulnerable to bribery, fraud and abuse. 👇

https://t.co/ozlWe0uV3B

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In 2021, Alford was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, while Rafaraci was charged with bribery of a public official.

Rafaraci was ultimately convicted and sentenced.