FAQs

EmbassyCorruption.com is an independent platform focused on documenting, analysing, and reporting alleged corruption, misconduct, and abuse of power within embassies and diplomatic missions worldwide, particularly where such actions affect individuals’ rights and access to justice.

The platform covers, among others:

• Visa and consular corruption

• Abuse of diplomatic authority or immunity

• Financial mismanagement and embezzlement

• Political interference and influence operations

• Human rights–related corruption

• Organised or systemic embassy misconduct

• Retaliation, cover-ups, and obstruction

The platform covers, among others:

• Visa and consular corruption

• Abuse of diplomatic authority or immunity

• Financial mismanagement and embezzlement

• Political interference and influence operations

• Human rights–related corruption

• Organised or systemic embassy misconduct

• Retaliation, cover-ups, and obstruction

No.

Unless explicitly stated, content refers to allegations, investigations, or documented claims. EmbassyCorruption.com does not determine guilt and does not replace courts or judicial authorities.

Yes.

The platform recognises the risks faced by whistle-blowers and allows confidential or anonymous submissions, subject to editorial and legal assessment.

Verification may involve:

• Reviewing documents and correspondence

• Corroborating multiple sources or testimonies

• Examining patterns across similar cases

• Cross-referencing public or legal records

Editorial judgement is applied before publication, but not all submissions are published.

Anyone affected by, witnessing, or possessing credible information about embassy-related corruption may submit material, including:

• Applicants (visa, asylum, citizenship)

• Whistle-blowers

• Journalists or researchers

• Legal representatives

Yes.

Anonymous and confidential submissions are accepted where necessary to protect individuals from retaliation, subject to editorial assessment

No.
The platform is non-partisan and independent. It does not support or oppose any government, embassy, political party, or ideology.

To reduce legal and ethical risk:

• Allegations are clearly labelled

• Neutral, factual language is used

• Evidence is referenced where possible

• Right-of-reply is respected

• Content is reviewed prior to publication