The Paradise Papers: Secrets of Offshore Schemes | How the Rich Dodge Taxes

An eight-month international investigation unveiled one of the largest leaks in history: the Paradise Papers. With 13.5 million documents, the majority sourced from the Bermuda-based Appleby law firm, the revelations cast a harsh spotlight on the secretive world of offshore finance. Wealthy individuals and multinational corporations stand at the center of these leaks, exploiting complex structures to hide assets and avoid taxes.

The Paradise Papers: Secrets of Offshore Schemes
Original Title: Cash Investigation: The Paradise Papers: Inside an International Scandal
Release Date: November 7, 2017 (France)
Duration: 52 minutes
Production: Premières Lignes
Directors: Edouard Perrin, Solène Patron
Language: English
Country of Production: France

Collaborating with 400 journalists from across the globe, Edouard Perrin and Solène Patron unravel the schemes devised for Appleby’s elite clientele. From intricate shell companies on the Isle of Man to private jets owned tax-free, the documentary breaks down the mechanics of how the ultra-wealthy and corporations dodge financial accountability.

The investigation also delves into Appleby’s connections with Glencore, one of the world's most secretive raw materials giants. Leveraging unpublished documents, the film reveals how Glencore secured control over some of the most valuable copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These acquisitions were facilitated by a controversial "sulfur partner," exposing the shadowy deals and ethical compromises behind their vast wealth.

"Paradise Papers: Secrets of Offshore Schemes" peels back the layers of offshore finance, exposing its far-reaching consequences for global inequality, governance, and accountability. Through in-depth reporting and exclusive insights, this documentary provides an eye-opening look at the lengths the powerful will go to shield their wealth and the systemic failures that allow them to succeed.

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