WATCH: The Panama Papers — ten years of impact
This article is a summary of reporting by ICIJ. Originally published April 2, 2026.
Ten years after the Panama Papers investigation broke worldwide, the fallout remains a benchmark for cross-border investigative journalism and anti-corruption enforcement. The release of files originating from Panamanian legal practice Mossack Fonseca fundamentally transformed global debates over corporate secrecy and financial transparency. Regulatory authorities in numerous jurisdictions leveraged the findings to recover billions in unpaid taxes and pursue high-profile prosecutions. The decade-long impact continues to shape Panama's ongoing international standing and reform efforts within the offshore finance industry.
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A retrospective look at a decade of legal, political, and financial accountability sparked by the Panama Papers.
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