The Pandora Papers, a massive leak of financial documents released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on October 1, 2024, have exposed the hidden wealth and secret dealings of some of the world's most powerful individuals and organizations. The leak includes over 12 million documents from 14 offshore service providers, revealing how politicians, business leaders, and celebrities have used offshore accounts and shell companies to evade taxes and hide their assets.
Among those named in the leak are former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and pop star Shakira. The revelations have sparked outrage and calls for greater transparency and accountability. Governments and regulatory bodies are already taking action in response to the leak.