Sunday, January 16, 2011

The Leaks From Wikileaks Are Now Getting Interesting

Rudolf Elmer in Mauritius: “Well-known pillars of society will hold investment portfolios and may include houses, trading companies, artwork, yachts, jewellery, horses, and so on.” Photograph: Rene Soobaroyen for the Guardian

Swiss Whistleblower Rudolf Elmer Plans To Hand Over Offshore Banking Secrets Of The Rich And Famous To WikiLeaks -- The Guardian

He will disclose the details of 'massive potential tax evasion' before he flies home to stand trial over his actions.

The offshore bank account details of 2,000 "high net worth individuals" and corporations – detailing massive potential tax evasion – will be handed over to the WikiLeaks organisation in London tomorrow by the most important and boldest whistleblower in Swiss banking history, Rudolf Elmer, two days before he goes on trial in his native Switzerland.

British and American individuals and companies are among the offshore clients whose details will be contained on CDs presented to WikiLeaks at the Frontline Club in London. Those involved include, Elmer tells the Observer, "approximately 40 politicians".

Read more ....

My Comment: I must confess that this is a Wikileaks exposure that I am eagerly waiting to read about. My prediction .... many a tyrant and dictator along with their families will be on this list.

2 comments:

Mark said...

wow that guy announces it BEFORE he does it? hah, way to paint a bulls eye on your forehead :D

War News Updates Editor said...

I agree.