Call for investigation into role of Argentina's President in offshore companies
Call for investigation into role of Argentina's President in offshore companies
07/04/2016 - 20:28:18
An Argentine prosecutor has asked for an investigation into President Mauricio Macri's role in offshore companies, adding to the global fallout from a massive leak of documents from a Panama law firm.
Federal prosecutor Federico Delgado made the request to Judge Sebastian Casanello, according to a court document obtained by The Associated Press. Under Argentine law, such a request is the precursor to charges, which must be decided on by a judge.
Mr Delgado argued that an investigation is necessary to see whether Mr Macri "maliciously" omitted his role in two offshore companies in his annual tax declarations.
Mr Macri, a conservative who ran for office last year on promises to crack down on corruption, has repeatedly said they were family businesses and he was a figurehead who received no compensation.
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http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/call-for-investigation-into-role-of-argentinas-president-in-offshore-companies-728683.html
