OSINT Case Studies & Investigations

How OSINT exposed Japan’s hidden role in fentanyl trafficking, linking Chinese suppliers, cartel networks, and a covert “Japan boss” via global precursor routes.

A detective traced a predator's phone number across platforms, uncovering a real name that led law enforcement to put a child abuser behind bars.

When OSINT fugitive intelligence exploits criminals’ media obsession, using digital footprints and social media patterns to locate runaway criminals faster than ever.

Wiretaps caught El Chapo. See how modern OSINT narcotics investigations use phone number intelligence, encrypted apps and wiretap data to identify drug trafficking networks.

Using OSINT Industries, Jordan analyzed 342 Russian embassy emails. This Russia-focussed email OSINT investigation revealed breaches, poor OpSec, and a high likelihood of exposure.

OSINT revealed Iran’s Trump fatwa fund... was a WordPress site. Learn how Iran OSINT by an FDD analyst traced a fatwa crowdfund to a regime-linked operator.

Follow a tiger cub trafficked for sale, and the investigators using OSINT to save her. See how Wildlife Justice Commission prove OSINT can fight brutal animal trafficking like the tiger trade.

OSINT is taking UK policing beyond the beat. Learn how traditional neighborhood work now pairs with fast, digital intelligence to tackle online-driven crime, extremism, and county lines gangs.

Fake WhatsApp job offers aren’t just irritating. Investigator @akaclandestine's OSINT links them to global fraud farms, human trafficking, and a $64bn criminal network operating worldwide.

OSINT is empowering Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) analysts to expose China’s shadowy trade in endangered rosewood - and protect the planet’s forests.

OSINT is keeping one of the world’s safest nations even safer. Inside one of Switzerland’s cybercrime units, OSINT transforms digital traces into real-world arrests.

Discover how OSINT journalists like Luke Harold map illegal smuggling, corruption, and trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border, the world’s toughest frontier.

From coffee to World Cups to cybercrime. Brazil is ground zero for mobile Trojans, and OSINT traced the infamous GhostSpy’s creator, “go1ano,” back to his true identity.

Kidschat and teen-chat claim they're safe. Using OSINT, @akaclandestine proves they're anything but. Follow a predator hunt that exposes a pedophile sitemaster via years of OpSec failures.

Up to 75% of domestic violence femicides happen after a victim has left. By using OSINT to catch absconded abusers, can UK law enforcement change outcomes for survivors?

Darcula created Magic Cat, a phishing superpower stealing data from 900,000+ victims via fake texts. With OSINT Industries, two security experts exposed him.

Take a look inside the modern newsroom. See how DARC empowers investigative journalism with OSINT Industries tools, providing expert data analysis, asset tracing, and more.

TV2 found Russian-linked property buys near NATO sites in Norway. OSINT Industries could verify identities, trace ties, and reveal Kremlin connections.

As a diverse skillset becomes key in law enforcement, OSINT is becoming part of officers daily lives. Follow a modern American officer's journey with our tool.

Our API is inspiring innovation. Powered by OSINT Industries’ API, Norphluchs delivers accurate, ethical background checks traditional tools often miss.

When apps fail to prevent assault, OSINT makes the difference. With OSINT Industries, RASSO Unit officers identified the rapist behind a Hinge profile — and brought justice for his victim.

Live, risky, controversial: OSINT meets livestream investigations. When a YouTube prank vlog ended in assault, OSINT Industries helped analyst Jordan seek justice for an overlooked victim.

The Hyperliquid Whale, revealed; Crypto Twitter's biggest mystery, solved. @ZachXBT cast the harpoon, but OSINT Industries was the tide that dragged his catch to shore.

Can stealer logs help profile consumers of CSAM? As it turns out, yes. Inspired by the #OSINT4Good community, Aaron deanonymized darkweb predators with OSINT Industries.

OSINT shows Matthew Livelsberger left a final message before the Cybertruck explosion at Trump International. See how an analyst fought mis- and dis-information, verified key evidence, and revealed the tragic struggles of a decorated Green Beret.

How ICAC fights sextortion with OSINT. Inside the high-stakes world of ICAC analysts as they combat a growing crisis with OSINT.

US Marshals caught 10,088 fugitive sex offenders last year. OSINT can help catch even more. Learn how analysts use OSINT Industries to track pedophiles fleeing to Southeast Asia, deliver justice for victims, and ensure no predator escapes the law.

An OSINT child safety activist uncovered the rotten heart of social media. Can OSINT Industries help this survivor bring victims back from hell?

ICAC Task Forces face a surge in cybertips—over 36.2M in 2023—while federal funding falls short. OSINT Industries helps bridge the gap, equipping law enforcement with training and tools to investigate, track, and bring online predators to justice.

Cracking cold cases and tackling cybercrime, OSINT helps small police departments deliver big results. Discover how OSINT Industries is making open-source investigation accessible and reshaping modern crime-solving.

Colombian journalist Néstor Espinosa uses OSINT to combat corruption and expose crime, showcasing resilience amidst threats in a dangerous media landscape.

In 2024, Australian Defence Force employee Kira Korolev was arrested for spying for Russia. Investigative journalist James used OSINT to reveal her secret activities and connections.

Aidan, an OSINT investigator, exposed a crypto scam known as "Pig Butchering" using digital tools to trace stolen funds. His work led to tracking down the scammer and aiding victims.

Facebook knows us better than we know ourselves. It’s the top platform for open-source personal data. One key area—Marketplace—was long off-limits to OSINT investigators. Until now. See how one investigator used it to fight fraud, theft, and more.

Scams are everywhere. Anything can be faked. Brand protection investigators fight fakers and online threats targeting companies and consumers. In three key missions, see how OSINT Industries supports a non-profit investigator’s daily research and analysis.

Aidan investigates human trafficking networks and relies on OSINT Industries for critical support. He entered the OSINT field several years ago. He often shares how our tools, sometimes in humorous ways, help with cases beyond his former role.

As a law enforcement professional with coding skills, Lee quickly sees the digital gap in UK investigations. After discovering OSINT Industries, he leaves digital forensics after 20 years to build his own platform powered by our technology.

A small-town East Coast officer boosts his investigative skills with OSINT Industries. He now advances online sextortion and scam cases once stalled by tech limits — marking a turning point in bringing digital predators to justice.

In a groundbreaking case, our OSINT tool helps trace fentanyl flows to Chinese pharma firms—and the CCP. Real-time intelligence reveals exports are subsidized, not stopped, exposing global deception and institutional failure across continents.

In our latest case study, OSINT Industries helps journalist Néstor Espinosa Robledo uncover crime at the Darién Gap. Real-time intelligence reveals leaked finances, misinformation campaigns, and smuggling networks — exposing hidden corruption.

Dog fighting is not just animal abuse — it’s a million-dollar racket. As the bloodsport moves online, OSINT is exposing it. Learn how OSINT Industries and AWIP trace digital ‘pawprints’ to rescue dogs and dismantle brutal operations.