Reuters: World figures deny wrongdoing as 'Panama Papers' reveal offshore wealth
Governments across the world began investigating possible financial wrongdoing by the rich and powerful on Monday after a leak of four decades of documents from a Panamanian law firm that specialized in setting up offshore companies.
The "Panama Papers" revealed financial arrangements of global politicians and public figures including friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin, relatives of the prime ministers of Britain, Iceland and Pakistan, and the president of Ukraine.
While holding money in offshore companies is not illegal, journalists who received the leaked documents said they could provide evidence of wealth hidden for tax evasion, money laundering, sanctions busting, drug deals or other crimes.
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ASIA
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AFRICA
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Nigerian military arrests Boko Haram splinter group leader.
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EUROPE
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Germany plans new law against offshore companies: Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
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AMERICAS
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US Supreme Court rejects conservative challenge in voting rights case.
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Hillary Clinton says the FBI hasn't asked to interview her about email server.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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2 comments:
Be interesting to see which presidential candidates pop up in the disclosure list.
Well, I listened to one report that claimed that Panama is only for the second tier wealthy and powerful. The really big players left that arena long ago. Trumpillary are too sophisticated to get caught in Panama.
That said, I once won $20.00 playing blackjack at the La Siesta Hotel in Panama City. I've never gambled again and may be the only long term winner in history.
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