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Pandora Papers: Data Leak Exposes Rich, Powerful

Hundreds of journalists combed through data showing offshore companies, swanky assets

(Newser) - Exactly how do the rich and powerful get out of paying taxes? The answer, in part, is in the Pandora Papers, 11.9 million files exposing offshore financial dealings of the very rich, with the secrets of 35 world leaders and 300 other public officials, the Guardian reports. The massive...

Spanish Prosecutors Want $16M From Shakira

They say she lied about living in the Bahamas in tax evasion scheme

(Newser) - Her " Hips Don't Lie ," but her lips might. Spanish prosecutors are charging pop music star Shakira with tax evasion, alleging she failed to pay more than $16.3 million in tax on her worldwide income between 2012 and 2014, reports the AP . The charges published Friday allege...

Paradise Papers Reveal Apple Found New Tax Haven

The channel island of Jersey

(Newser) - The financial secrets of many of the world's elites are trickling out thanks to the release of what are being called the Paradise Papers. The massive leak of internal documents from Bermuda-based law firm Appleby is spurring headlines like this one: "Lewis Hamilton avoided taxes on £17m...

Leak Reveals Offshore Secrets of Queen, Celebrities

Trump officials also named in 'Paradise Papers'

(Newser) - A massive leak of internal documents from Bermuda-based law firm Appleby has exposed the financial secrets of many of the world's elites—but while it may cause many tough questions to be asked, no evidence of law-breaking has surfaced. The "Paradise Papers" leak of 13.4 million records...

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