Attila Biro is a Romania based investigative journalist and co-founder of CONTEXT.

Over nearly two decades, Biro has carried out extensive investigations local and international into organized crime and corruption. He often works with journalists affiliated with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project network. Prior to launching Context, he was part of the investigative RISE Project team and served as its executive director for three years. He has been part of renowned global projects including the Azerbaijan Laundromat scheme and the Panama Papers scandal. 

He had also published investigations in Digi24, Gândul.info și Hotnews.ro. Over the years, Biro has received several media awards for his work. Training and mentoring the next generation of investigative journalists is important to him.

Attilla Biro

Basic information

Name
Attila Biro
Expertise
organised crime and corruption
Country
Romania
City
Bucharest
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Supported projects

The Fentanyl Flood

  • Corruption
  • Organised crime

WARSAW/BUCHAREST/CULIACÁN - Europe is facing a fentanyl crisis. In 2023, victims of this deadly substance have already been reported in a few countries. The team of journalists traces the path of fentanyl from Mexico to Romania and Poland, showing the complexity of the problem.