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‘Lux Leaks’ Revelations Bring Swift Response Around World

Luxembourg may face new investigations into its tax policies as it scrambles to defend itself following an ICIJ investigation that has exposed hundreds of secret tax deals handed to some of the world’s largest multinational companies.

Nov 07, 2014

Investigation: Luxembourg Leaks

Leaked Documents Expose Global Companies’ Secret Tax Deals in Luxembourg

The landlocked European duchy has been called a “magical fairyland” for brand-name corporations seeking to drastically reduce tax bills.

Nov 05, 2014

Investigation: Luxembourg Leaks

Leaked files bring 80 reporters together for new ICIJ project

In partnership with journalists in 26 countries, ICIJ's latest project reveals secret corporate tax documents to the public for the first time.

Nov 05, 2014

Nonprofit begins $1m battle against secrecy with shot at US

Convicted criminals and arms traffickers are among the shady characters using US-based shell companies for dirty business.

Oct 10, 2014

Anti-shell corporation bill gets support from unlikely US state

For years, two US senators have sponsored a bill to eliminate anonymous shell corporations to no avail. This year they have some unusual support.

Sep 03, 2014

America revealed as top spot for China’s ‘naked officials’

Say you are a corrupt Chinese official and you want to flee to safety. Where do you go? Turns out the U.S. is a popular choice.

Aug 15, 2014

Lobby groups ‘see right through’ US state’s financial transparency attempt

One might think that if Delaware began to lift the veil of secrecy about thousands of shell corporations, there would be praise from groups that have clamored for this very move. Think again.

Jun 17, 2014

US seizes $458m in corrupt funds – but what now?

There was much fanfare around the massive seizure of a former dictator's corrupt assets in the US. But the hard part is figuring out what to do with the money now.

Apr 21, 2014