Casey Michel

Casey Michel is an investigative journalist, author, and director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation. His work focuses on transnational corruption, illicit finance, and authoritarian regimes. He is the author of American Kleptocracy, a widely acclaimed book exploring how the U.S. became a key player in global money laundering—recognized by The Economist as one of the best books to understand financial crime. Through his writing and advocacy, Casey sheds light on the hidden networks enabling corruption worldwide.