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In reply to the discussion: My family just watched The Laundromat. Film made sure to link the corruption [View all]Kid Berwyn
(14,651 posts)17. Offshore Loot leads to planet's super wealthy and Putin
Revealed: the $2bn offshore trail that leads to Vladimir Putin
A massive leak of documents shines new light on the fabulous fortunes of the Russian presidents inner circle
Putins best friend: the cellist who holds the key to his fortune
Icelands PM faces snap election over revelations
What are the Panama Papers?
Panama Papers: global reaction live
by Luke Harding
The Guardian, April 3, 2016
A network of secret offshore deals and vast loans worth $2bn has laid a trail to Russias president, Vladimir Putin.
An unprecedented leak of documents shows how this money has made members of Putins close circle fabulously wealthy.
Though the presidents name does not appear in any of the records, the data reveals a pattern his friends have earned millions from deals that seemingly could not have been secured without his patronage.
The documents suggest Putins family has benefited from this money his friends fortunes appear his to spend.
The files are part of an unprecedented leak of millions of papers from the database of Mossack Fonseca, the worlds fourth biggest offshore law firm. They show how the rich and powerful are able to exploit secret offshore tax regimes in myriad ways.
The offshore trail starts in Panama, darts through Russia, Switzerland and Cyprus and includes a private ski resort where Putins younger daughter, Katerina, got married in 2013.
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https://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/apr/03/panama-papers-money-hidden-offshore
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My family just watched The Laundromat. Film made sure to link the corruption [View all]
blm
Nov 2019
OP
Wyoming is their family home dating back at least to her grandfather. Liz grew up in Casper, WY
hlthe2b
Dec 2019
#23
Tx, on the list. Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Meryl Streep, Panama Papers
appalachiablue
Nov 2019
#8
It's been that way for decades and has nothing to do with Biden if that's wat you're implying.
Dream Girl
Dec 2019
#26
how many of "us working folks" listen to talk radio gods like liimbaugh and no fucking clue
certainot
Dec 2019
#19