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Paradise Papers

The term reveals to leaked documents showing again how some of the world's richest and most powerful avoid paying taxes. The files, some of which date all the way back to 1950, were published in November 2017.

Some 400 reporters from 67 countries have scoured 13.4 million secret documents and uncovered tax-evasion techniques used by the super rich and high-ranking politicians.

Opinion: Pandora Papers revelations could weaken democracy

Opinion: Pandora Papers revelations could weaken democracy 09.10.2021

The papers are the latest leak to expose tax evasion, power and avarice — and implicate politicians across the world. The revelations serve to undermine trust in democracy, Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier write.
German Panama Papers probe targets banks in nationwide raids

German Panama Papers probe targets banks in nationwide raids 15.05.2019

German tax authorities raided the offices of several banks, tax consultants and wealthy people across the country. The suspects' tax evasion efforts allegedly have links to Germany's biggest lender.
Pelin Ünker's prison sentence overturned

Pelin Ünker's prison sentence overturned 08.05.2019

In January, Ünker had been sentenced to 13 months in prison for her reporting on offshore companies in Malta as part of the international Paradise Papers investigations.
Turkish court dismisses case against DW contributor Pelin Unker

Turkish court dismisses case against DW contributor Pelin Unker 28.03.2019

A high-profile slander case against DW contributor Pelin Unker has been thrown out in Turkey due to a statute of limitations. The reporter had already been sentenced in a similar case over her "Paradise Papers" reports.
Turkish court hands jail term to DW reporter Pelin Unker

Turkish court hands jail term to DW reporter Pelin Unker 09.01.2019

A court has sentenced reporter Pelin Unker to more than a year in jail over her "Paradise Papers" reports for a Turkish newspaper. Unker reported an alleged link between a former premier and an offshore account.
West Africa Leaks: Investigating missing tax money

West Africa Leaks: Investigating missing tax money 25.05.2018

The international journalists' network ICIJ has evaluated secret documents and has come to the conclusion that West African countries lose millions in unpaid taxes because the money is diverted elsewhere.
My Europe – We must remain vigilant!

My Europe – We must remain vigilant! 31.12.2017

The year 2016 angered many. Now, as 2017 comes to a close, anger has given away to a sense of fatigue. DW guest columnist Krsto Lazarevic warns we've grown used to ubiquitous hatred. But there's still hope for 2018.

EU ministers tackle tax havens 05.12.2017

A European blacklist of tax havens – that's what the EU ministers of finance adopted today. Tax havens have been again in the center of discussion since the Paradise Papers were leaked.

Oxfam urges EU action on 'tax havens'

Oxfam urges EU action on 'tax havens' 28.11.2017

The EU will shortly publish a tax haven blacklist, part of a strategy to deal with the issue of global tax avoidance and evasion. The charity Oxfam has its doubts though, and has published a list of its own.
Paradise Papers: Nelson Mandela and the 'Purple Witch' of East Germany

Paradise Papers: Nelson Mandela and the 'Purple Witch' of East Germany 16.11.2017

New revelations from the Paradise Papers have brought to light a strange lawsuit filed by Mandela's heirs. Reports in Germany say it revolves around a fund used to 'pay a gift to Margot Honecker'.

Malta: Paradise Papers leave locals polarized

Malta: Paradise Papers leave locals polarized 16.11.2017

In the wake of the Paradise Papers leaks, many locals in Malta feel frustrated and are calling on the European Union to come to the rescue. Daiva Repeckaite reports from the island.
Paradise Papers reveal how tax havens damage Africa

Paradise Papers reveal how tax havens damage Africa 09.11.2017

The new leaks of financial records illustrate how powerful individuals and companies across Africa use offshore havens to not only avoid paying taxes, but also to hide bribery and illegal dealings.
German banks involved in illegal online casino payments

German banks involved in illegal online casino payments 08.11.2017

The Paradise Papers have revealed that a number of German banks have played an active role in handling payments for what in Germany are illegal online casinos. So far, the state has been reluctant to step into action.
From Panama to Paradise: The biggest tax evasion data leaks in history

From Panama to Paradise: The biggest tax evasion data leaks in history 07.11.2017

The Paradise Papers have once again highlighted how the world's wealthy elite skirt paying taxes, whether legally or illegally. DW takes a look at some of the the biggest tax-related data leaks in recent history.
'Apple can't move customers to Bermuda!'

'Apple can't move customers to Bermuda!' 07.11.2017

Germany is the biggest loser when it comes to profit transfers to tax havens. But according to international tax expert Gabriel Zucman from UC Berkeley, the eurozone's biggest economy could change this quickly.
Lewis Hamilton avoided tax on private jet

Lewis Hamilton avoided tax on private jet 07.11.2017

Paradise Papers reveal the F1 world champion’s advisers set up an offshore scheme through which he received €3.75 million in questionable VAT refunds. British tax authorities are set to launch an investigation.
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