Political leaders named in leaks deny wrongdoing while other governments launch inquiries amid demands for reform • What are the Panama Papers? • Opinion: secret riches and public rageReverberations from the Panama Papers were felt worldwide on Monday, with political leaders named in the disclosures angrily denying any wrongdoing while other governments launched official inquiries amid growing demands for reform of the whole offshore tax system.Revelations about the wealth amassed by Vladimir Putin’s inner circle prompted strong denials from the Kremlin. His spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, claimed the president was the victim of “Putinphobia”. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
