Independence
Funders and management cannot determine a case’s outcome. Review decisions follow independence and conflict-of-interest rules.
Arts. 6, 19, 61–62Participation and document submissions
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Independent International Evidence & Accountability Network
The public must not lose.
Evidence-based information, independent review and accountability. A method for examining allegations of corruption and financial misconduct in the public interest, with respect for sources’ rights and the presumption of innocence.
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Master Crook Nominee Constitution
Our method is written. Our limits are clear.
The Constitution defines the framework: source protection, independent panels, document review and the right of reply. Read the complete text before registering or submitting documents.
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Trust begins with principles.
Presumption of innocence
Allegations and established facts remain distinct. Only competent judicial authorities determine guilt.
Arts. 8, 14–15Commitment to sources
Submitting documents does not authorize disclosure of a source’s identity. Use and transfer require separate safeguards.
Arts. 10, 18, 41–46Reply and correction
At least 14 days to reply before an announcement, followed by rights to challenge, updates and visible corrections.
Arts. 52–54, 71–72From documents to assessment.
The process defined by the Constitution. Submitting a form does not mean these stages have been completed.
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Submit documents
Use your member account to describe the information, its source and how it was obtained.
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Independent review
Authenticity, consistency, public interest and contrary evidence are assessed together.
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Legal assessment
Jurisdiction, lawful use, data protection and source safety are assessed case by case.
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Referral and follow-up
Eligible cases require a separate decision; referrals are made through an authorized lawyer.
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What does “Nominee” mean?
Under the Constitution, a Nominee announcement is a public accountability statement concerning the subject of a case that has undergone independent and legal review and been referred to a competent authority. It is not a judgment or a finding of guilt.
An announcement requires referral, a public role, at least 14 days for a reply, a legal opinion, ethics/data approval and unanimous Editorial Board approval. A submission does not create automatic nominee status.
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GOLD CONTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Contribution matters. Verification comes first.
The Constitution sets a value of €100 per Gold for verified contributions. Gold accrues only after verification and a written panel decision. This page does not promise an advance reward for a particular document or person.
Rates and implementation are governed by the Program Guidelines. Verified exculpatory and adverse contributions receive equal consideration; unlawfully obtained material is not rewarded. Gold is neither transferable currency nor a cryptoasset. Payments require identity verification and compliance with applicable rules. (Arts. 58–60)
Two functions. Clear boundaries.
Journalism and editorial review
This site’s registration and submission forms use your The Ledgers account. You and authorized editors can access submissions; documents are not published automatically.
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Independent assessment and legal referral framework
The Constitution subjects Master Crook Nominee processes to separate decision-making and source-protection rules. Source identities or raw documents are not automatically transferred to or from The Ledgers. Informed, explicit consent and a case-specific decision are required.
Before you take part
Does this account confer organizational membership?
No. Registration creates a The Ledgers account. Full membership and ambassador status have separate application and acceptance procedures (Arts. 56, 79–81).
Can I submit documents anonymously?
This member form is linked to your verified account; it is not an anonymous channel. Submit only material you are entitled to share and avoid unnecessary personal data.
How do ambassadors contribute?
Ambassadors conduct open-source research. Acceptance, training and conduct rules apply. They cannot collect documents, speak or contact subjects on the organization’s behalf (Art. 56).
What is a “Missing Piece” call?
Approved calls describe the type of document sought. They do not encourage unlawful access or the procurement of material against a particular person (Arts. 57, 59).
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Turn information into a public-interest contribution.
Read the Constitution, create an account and verify your email. Submit documents from your account and follow the status of your submission there.
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