#PanamaPapers
Massive leak exposing global elite’s offshore tax havens and financial secrecy.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | April 2016 |
| Documents | 11.5 million leaked files |
| Source | Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca |
| Exposed | World leaders, celebrities, criminals |
Origin & Impact
The Panama Papers leak exposed how the wealthy and powerful used offshore tax havens to hide wealth, evade taxes, and launder money. #PanamaPapers trended globally as journalists revealed connections to 140 politicians including 12 current/former world leaders. Iceland’s PM resigned, and investigations launched worldwide.
The leak represented the largest data journalism collaboration ever, with reporters from 100+ media outlets coordinating the release. #PanamaPapers sparked outrage about inequality and financial system corruption, though critics noted few wealthy individuals faced serious consequences. The hashtag became shorthand for systemic tax avoidance by the elite.
Related Hashtags
- #MossackFonseca
- #TaxHavens
- #FinancialTransparency
- #Inequality