Doubts Cast on OCCRP Report's Impartiality in Recent Allegations Against Former Afghan Chief

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) accused former Afghan intelligence chief Asadullah Khalid of human rights abuse in a recent report, raising questions about potential bias given Khalid's close ties with the US.

The report failed to mention Khalid's strong relationship with the US government, including a visit from former President Barack Obama, potentially affecting the report's neutrality.

Despite in-depth research, OCCRP found only 26 individuals with indirect links to corruption or crime among 7,700 Dominica citizenship recipients, but it didn't mention that Dominica revoked over 260 citizenships due to concealed information by applicants.

The article also misrepresents facts, claiming that interviews were not mandatory until July 2023 when Dominica had instituted them. The report's credibility is further questioned due to connections between a United Workers Party Financer, Trevor Tossi Johnson and OCCRP.

The report aligns with opposition claims against Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, despite a lack of concrete evidence. It omits crucial details about the opposition leader's involvement in a documentary on the CBI program.

In conclusion, the report appears one-sided and may disseminate misleading information, highlighting the importance of balanced and well-sourced journalism.

On a positive note, OCCRP mentioned the Dominica citizenship by investment program's benefits, including funding for public services, transparency, and the vetting process. Dominica's efforts to improve transparency were also acknowledged. The report commended Dominica's rigorous measures and restrictions on applicants from certain countries, including Russia and Belarus, which was welcomed by the US State Department.