A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules

entertainment2024-05-21 06:39:32112

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged roles.

The repercussions of the leaks were far-ranging, prompting the resignation of the prime minister of Iceland and bringing scrutiny to the then-leaders of Argentina and Ukraine, Chinese politicians and Russian President Vladimir Putin, among others.

But those on trial now for alleged money laundering are principally the leaders and associates of the now defunct Panamanian boutique law firm that helped set up the shell companies used to obscure those really behind them.

The leaders of that firm, Jürgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca, are among those on trial.

WHAT IS THE PANAMA PAPERS CASE ABOUT?

Panamanian prosecutors allege that Mossack, Fonseca and their associates created a web of offshore companies that used complex transactions to hide money linked to illicit activities in the “car wash” corruption scandal of Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.

Address of this article:http://russia.downmusic.org/news-26f399639.html

Popular

Biden says Brown v. Board of Education ruling was about more than education

Bayer Leverkusen's late escapes are keeping Xabi Alonso's team unbeaten this season

China's top liquor brand reports 15.59% profit surge in Q1

BMW to further invest $2.8 bln in NE China production base

NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 98

Megan Fox showcases her curves in all black as she and Machine Gun Kelly bring their goth

China, US make preparations to send a pair of giant pandas to San Francisco Zoo in 2025

Central African Republic FM to visit China

LINKS