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OSINT Case Studies & Investigations

Explore our in-house research, training write-ups, and Case Studies from OSINT investigators using our tooling for good.

Aidan, An OSINT-Powered Activist Against Human Trafficking

Aidan entered the OSINT world several years ago. Moving on to expose human trafficking networks, Aidan says he relies on OSINT Industries for his vital work. He also details the (sometimes humorous) ways in which OSINT Industries assists his personal investigations outside his former organisation.

Lee, Providing Investigators with the OSINT Tools They Need

As a law enforcement professional with coding ability, it was not long before Lee notices the significant gap in UK investigators’ command of digital facilities. Searching for a solution, he discovers OSINT industries - and decides to leave mainstream digital forensics after 20 years experience to build his own investigative platform that integrates our technology.

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Wayne, A Small-Town Police Officer Combatting Child Sextortion

How a small-town East Coast police officer significantly enhances his investigative capabilities (and forensic confidence) with OSINT Industries. This breakthrough allows him to progress cases of online financial sextortion and scam artistry, previously stymied by technological and resource limitations, marking a pivotal shift towards holding digital predators accountable.

Julian, An OSINT Investigator Exposing the Truth About Chinese Fentanyl

In a groundbreaking application of our OSINT tool, an investigator traces fentanyl distribution back to Chinese pharmaceutical entities - and even the CCP itself. Our real-time intelligence and selector enrichment capabilities help to show the export of fentanyl from China has been subsidized not criminalised, exposing institutional failures and a complex web of deceit spanning continents.

Néstor, A Journalist Uncovering Colombian Crisis and Corruption

In our latest case study, OSINT Industries aids Néstor Espinosa Robledo, an investigative journalist for El Colombiano, to unravel layers of corruption and organised crime activities linked to the perilous crossing at the Darién Gap. Through live intelligence and selector enrichment, our tool provides undeniable evidence of leaked financial information, government misinformation campaigns, and illicit operations facilitating people-smuggling, demonstrating the unparalleled power of real-time OSINT in exposing hidden truth.

Fighting the Dog-Fighters with The Animal Welfare Investigations Project

The Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP) partners with OSINT Industries to combat the grim trade in illegal dog fighting, leveraging open-source intelligence to track down and expose participants. Faced with a global issue that results in thousands of animal deaths and involves significant monetary stakes, AWIP's strategic use of OSINT tools has been crucial. From analyzing vague tip-offs to uncovering suspects in the U.S. and beyond, this collaboration has led to actionable insights, aiding in arrests and saving animals. This effort not only fights dog fighting but also addresses the wider illegal dog meat trade, marking significant progress in the battle against animal cruelty.