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Ms. Ivana Petrović is a Croatian national residing in Zagreb, Croatia. She specializes in business law and anti-corruption and has gained several years of experience working in a law firm.

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Ms. Ivana Petrović is a Croatian national residing in Zagreb, Croatia. She specializes in business law and anti-corruption and has gained several years of experience working in a law firm. During this time, she developed valuable expertise in compliance and international economic crime. Due to her strong interest in investigative journalism and her passion for uncovering misconduct, she decided to combine her legal knowledge with journalistic work. She was offered a position as an investigative journalist at a renowned Swiss publishing house. This publisher places great importance on well-founded research and frequently collaborates with international investigative platforms and NGOs.

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