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Panama Papers leaker says shell companies hide more than tax evasion
WASHINGTON — The person who gave the Panama Papers to reporters offered the first detailed explanation of the motive behind the largest leak of financial data ever. In an 1,800-word statement, the leaker, identified by journalists as “John Doe,” assailed the world of offshore companies as fueled by “massive, pervasive corruption.” “Shell companies are often associated…