Bangladesh, July 18 -- In the shadow of Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a quiet but significant form of economic exploitation is unfolding in the occupied territories. While the world focuses on missiles and military offensives, Russia has opened another front in its war-a campaign of economic looting, with Ukrainian grain at its center. Recent revelations suggest this effort may not be entirely domestic. According to an investigation led by Slidstvo.Info in partnership with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a company affiliated with Danish inspection giant Baltic Control has been actively involved in certifying and inspecting grain exports from occupied Ukrainian ports.

This involvement raises serious...