Company
Date Published
Author
Michael Hunger & William Lyon
Word count
1973
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released over 13 million leaked documents, emails, and database records related to offshore finance, which were analyzed using text analysis, full-text- and faceted-search, graph visualization, and graph-based search. The data is stored in a Neo4j graph database, allowing for powerful analysis of the relationships between entities. Graph querying techniques can be used to find connections between nodes, including indirect paths between public figures like Rex Tillerson and the Queen of England. The data also includes geocoded addresses, enabling geographic analysis and visualization of the Paradise Papers' geographic distribution. By exploring the data, researchers can gain insights into the offshore finance industry, identify enablers, and answer questions about jurisdiction preferences by country of residence.