First recorded in 1940–45; formerly a trademark, originally a brand of washer
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The group’s reporting has been involved with some of the biggest international corruption stories in recent memory, including the Panama Papers, the Paradise Papers and the Russian Laundromat.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
In 2019, The Laundromat, a Netflix film made by Steven Soderbergh about the international financial scandals revealed in the Panama Papers, featured a whole segment about scandals involving Chinese state-owned companies.
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2023
Paul Radu, the OCCRP's co-founder, said the Laundromat scheme was one of the most significant examples of post-Soviet looting.
From BBC • May 15, 2023
Lead actress Oscar nominee Michelle Yeoh as overwhelmed Laundromat owner Evelyn Wang wears a red quilted vest and floral print blouse throughout the movie, even during her fight scenes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023
Even with the cold, by January we were all so rank that Mom decided it was time to splurge: We would go to the Laundromat.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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