This is a special episode recorded in English during the last meeting of the Corruption Hunter Network in Slovenia in April 2023. I was deeply privileged to gather the testimonies of 7 anti-corruption prosecutors from Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
The Corruption Hunter Network is an informal gathering of anti-corruption prosecutors from around the world. It was launched in 2005 with the support of Eva Joly and Norad, the Norwegian development agency (3:17). The network provides a safe space for prosecutors to share their stories, experiences, and challenges in investigating and prosecuting corruption cases. They tell us why they value so much the network (11:47). The prosecutors I interviewed also explain what the major obstacles are when investigating a corruption case (21:47). Being an anti-corruption prosecutor is a lonely job and can be dangerous (31:03). They face all sort of threats, including smear campaigns on social media, arrest, internal investigation, and murder. You will hear what keep them going despite all these challenges (37:25). They also tell us why the support of the public is essential to combat corruption (45:50).
Credits:
Sophie au pays des possibles is a podcast created, directed, and produced by Sophie Lemaître. This episode was recorded in person in Slovenia and online in April and May 2023. Podcast illustration and music by Fabien Doulut. Editing by Manuel Perreux for the English version and Sophie Lemaître for the French version.
