World Oct 04

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks at the Hallam Conference Centre in London
'Pandora Papers' show how the powerful shield assets

Calls grew Monday for an end to the financial secrecy and shell companies that have allowed many of the world's richest and most powerful people to hide their wealth from tax collectors.

World Oct 03

FILE PHOTO: Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks after being welcomed to U.S. Capitol
Leaked records open a 'Pandora' box of financial secrets

Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter-century, according to a review of nearly 12 million files…