Jan 28, 2022
From Banksy to Picasso, offshore world awash in valuable art
The Pandora Papers reveal more than 1,600 works of art secretly traded through tax havens.
Original Stories
Dec 20, 2021
The ‘cowboy cocktail’: How Wyoming became one of the world’s top tax havens
An oligarch, a dictator’s aide and a beverage tycoon turned to America’s least populated state to shelter assets, the Pandora Papers show.
Dec 15, 2021
How a billion dollar housing bet upended a Tennessee neighborhood
Pandora Papers show a Wall Street plan to cash in on the foreclosure crisis by pouring money into rental homes, part of an unprecedented flow of global finance into US suburbs that has left stressed tenants in its wake.
Nov 16, 2021
United Arab Emirates a go-to offshore haven for Africa’s political and business elite, leaked records show
The UAE’s record on illicit finance raises concerns for its relationship with the world’s poorest continent, experts say.
Nov 03, 2021
Secret real estate purchases are a driving force behind the offshore economy
No longer content with Miami condos and London townhouses, investors are pouring money into properties in all corners of the world, fueling inequality and driving up prices, Pandora Papers investigation reveals.
Oct 05, 2021
As a poisoned town sought justice, top chemical giant executive moved millions to tax havens
Leaked records show Bernard de Laguiche stashed Solvay shares in offshore accounts as the company faced water contamination claims in Italy and the US.
Oct 05, 2021
As Catholic order fought sex abuse claims, secret trusts devoted to it poured millions into American rental properties
Leaked files reveal nearly $300 million stashed overseas for the Legion of Christ in wake of Vatican investigation. Millions were invested with a corporate landlord that evicted struggling U.S. tenants during pandemic.
Oct 05, 2021
From temples to offshore trusts, a hunt for Cambodia’s looted heritage leads to top museums
U.S. investigators say Douglas Latchford trafficked ancient treasures for decades. Dozens of relics tied to the accused smuggler remain in the Met and other prominent institutions.
Oct 04, 2021
How America’s biggest law firm drives global wealth into tax havens
Baker McKenzie has been a pioneer in corporate tax dodging. It now acts for notorious tycoons, arms makers and authoritarian regimes operating in the shadow economy.
Oct 04, 2021
Rogue Americans shielded money offshore, eluding victims and criminal investigators
An alleged murderer, a mob associate and a child sex offender protected their wealth in a Belize tax haven, records show.
Oct 04, 2021
Sri Lankan power couple piled up luxury homes, artworks and cash offshore as ruling family rose and rose
Secret files reveal Rajapaksa ruling family member and husband used secret companies to stash riches around the world.
Oct 03, 2021
Leak reveals how Swiss wealth consultants shield global cast of suspects
Secret files show sprawling industry of enablers exploiting gaps in anti-money laundering laws.
Oct 03, 2021
While foreign aid poured in, Jordan’s King Abdullah funnelled $100m through secret companies to buy luxury homes
Wealth advisers in Switzerland and the Caribbean sought to protect the identity of a client they referred to as “you know who,” leaked files show.
Oct 03, 2021
Putin image-maker’s role in billion-dollar cinema deal hidden offshore
Leaked documents reveal Konstantin Ernst’s secret stake in massive, state-funded privatization deal.
Oct 03, 2021
When Latin America’s elite wanted to hide their wealth, they turned to this Panama firm
Alcogal set up offshore companies for 160 politicians and public officials, leaked records show – including some accused of looting their countries.
Oct 03, 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan promised ‘new Pakistan’ but members of his inner circle secretly moved millions offshore
Leak shows a key ally tried to bypass tax authorities and political and military elites bought luxury apartments and set up shell companies.
Oct 03, 2021
Czech Prime Minister secretly bought lavish French Riviera estate using offshore companies
Leaked documents reveal how self-styled man of the people Andrej Babis hid his ownership of a $22 million chateau.
Oct 03, 2021
As Kenyan president mounted anti-corruption comeback, his family’s secret fortune expanded offshore
The Kenyatta family has ruled one of Africa’s largest economies for decades. But to the Swiss advisers who helped them funnel wealth into tax havens, they were 'Client 13173'.
Nov 30, 2020
The public knew he was crooked in 2009. Big banks helped him stash millions until 2017.
Despite a long record of fraud, a New Jersey con man was able to swindle hundreds of victims around the world who were promised cheap used cars.
Oct 13, 2020
The fastest way to send criminal cash: money transmitters
How companies like Western Union and MoneyGram play a hidden role in laundering cash from around the globe.
Sep 23, 2020
‘Wired to make money’: Barclays’ private bankers serve ultra-rich, as watchdogs sound alarms
The FinCEN Files investigation exposes tensions between British bank’s New York and London operations.
Sep 22, 2020
With Deutsche Bank’s help, an oligarch’s buying spree trails ruin across the US heartland
Secret transactions, lost jobs, worker injuries, gutted buildings, unpaid bills: Ihor Kolomoisky’s untold American legacy.
Sep 22, 2020
Mystery company ties accused temple raiders to art world elite
Where in the world is Pantheon Worldwide? Not even its own bank can say.
Sep 21, 2020
HSBC moved vast sums of dirty money after paying record laundering fine
FinCEN Files probe reveals Europe’s biggest bank aided massive Ponzi scheme while on probation over ties to drug kingpins.
Sep 21, 2020
US Treasury Department abandoned major money laundering case against Dubai gold company
The Kaloti probe offers rare insight into the illicit gold trade.