Corruption suffocating Ghana's economy - UK Minister

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Baffour Owusu 9 years ago

LAUNCH OPERATION FEED YOURSELF

LAUNCH OPERATION FEED YOURSELF
ATSU, HO 9 years ago

WE NEED TO SURELY DEAL WITH CORRUPTION AND STOP MAKING IT A POLITICAL TAG OF WAR. JM IS A NICE GUY ND THAT UNFORTUNATELY IS HIS LIMITATION HE CANNOT DISCIPLINE THE FRIENDS.

WE NEED TO SURELY DEAL WITH CORRUPTION AND STOP MAKING IT A POLITICAL TAG OF WAR. JM IS A NICE GUY ND THAT UNFORTUNATELY IS HIS LIMITATION HE CANNOT DISCIPLINE THE FRIENDS.
Adjei Okoe 9 years ago

Political tag of war????? What's that? or did you mean "A political tug-of-war?"

Political tag of war????? What's that? or did you mean "A political tug-of-war?"
ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 9 years ago

corruption in chief...Mahamah

corruption in chief...Mahamah
ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 9 years ago

head of state... MAHAMAH vs. KUFFOUR?

head of state... MAHAMAH vs. KUFFOUR?
NIVE 9 years ago

THERE IS MORE CORRUPTION IN UK. JAMES SHOULD START TALKING ABOUT THAT BEFORE . AFTER ALL CHARIRTY BEGINS AT HOME. REMOVE THE LOG IN OWN EYS BEFORE U THINK OF SOMEBODY. DAVID CAMERON HAS BEEN MENTIONED IN DISPATCH IN PANAMA, ...
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THERE IS MORE CORRUPTION IN UK. JAMES SHOULD START TALKING ABOUT THAT BEFORE . AFTER ALL CHARIRTY BEGINS AT HOME. REMOVE THE LOG IN OWN EYS BEFORE U THINK OF SOMEBODY. DAVID CAMERON HAS BEEN MENTIONED IN DISPATCH IN PANAMA, ARE YOU ARE? IS HE FROM UK>
Grow up 9 years ago

Mahama listen at least this is coming from a neutral party. This is not the opposition parties ooh.

Mahama listen at least this is coming from a neutral party. This is not the opposition parties ooh.
Adu Boah 9 years ago

The president had heard every advise given to him by the good people of Ghana but he also expects us to walk along with him and fight against the social canker affecting the development of the country. If i am right corruptio ...
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The president had heard every advise given to him by the good people of Ghana but he also expects us to walk along with him and fight against the social canker affecting the development of the country. If i am right corruption didnt start from President Mahama but right from the Dr. Nkrumah regime. So corruption is not only a fight to the president but a nationwide fight
B'Mark 9 years ago

You very stupid and useless suppprter of NDC, don't you know Mahama is criminal and corrupt, that is why he can't do anything about corruption. Also he has a weak side which is haunting him and he is afraid if he takes a stro ...
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You very stupid and useless suppprter of NDC, don't you know Mahama is criminal and corrupt, that is why he can't do anything about corruption. Also he has a weak side which is haunting him and he is afraid if he takes a strong stand against his people he will be exposed..
Hoo 9 years ago

Useless hopeless man like you.

Useless hopeless man like you.

A mega hohoooo 9 years ago

NDC gov over to you. People like wot one and afriyie Ankrah are parading the streets and campaigning for them. Mahatma and his cronies have houses in uk and Dubai. Vote them out

NDC gov over to you. People like wot one and afriyie Ankrah are parading the streets and campaigning for them. Mahatma and his cronies have houses in uk and Dubai. Vote them out
Adu Boah 9 years ago

Whether the NDC, Mahama and his cabinet has a house or not, doesn't change the developmental change in the country. That is their personal lives and when it comes to national development, i think Mahama has shown signs that h ...
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Whether the NDC, Mahama and his cabinet has a house or not, doesn't change the developmental change in the country. That is their personal lives and when it comes to national development, i think Mahama has shown signs that he is capable of changing the situation Ghana is facing as a country. We are moving gradually from less developed country to developed country under the leadership of President Mahama and its effective cabinets
B'Mark 9 years ago

Maybe you have not travel outside Ghana before, that is why you think, we are developing, it funny. Just pray for changes else you will run from the country next year . just don't support blindly, Mahama is sinking Ghana.

Maybe you have not travel outside Ghana before, that is why you think, we are developing, it funny. Just pray for changes else you will run from the country next year . just don't support blindly, Mahama is sinking Ghana.
kum 9 years ago

My brother don't mind them
They should just travel and see,to know whether Ghana is dying or not
He should even stop thinking that Ghana is moving from a less developed country to a developed country.
Apuuu

My brother don't mind them
They should just travel and see,to know whether Ghana is dying or not
He should even stop thinking that Ghana is moving from a less developed country to a developed country.
Apuuu
kum 9 years ago

Blessed indeed
I think you are still sleeping and don't know what is going on in the country
Wakeup

Blessed indeed
I think you are still sleeping and don't know what is going on in the country
Wakeup
bombay 9 years ago

From a neutral party. UK himself. They are all NPP. The UK government is instigating the people of Ghana against our president. Our works and infrastructure talks for itself. NDC will win one time. Insha allah. Stop the corru ...
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From a neutral party. UK himself. They are all NPP. The UK government is instigating the people of Ghana against our president. Our works and infrastructure talks for itself. NDC will win one time. Insha allah. Stop the corruption drum. Are the whites not all corrupt. go away
Anokye8 9 years ago

You are a sick person and needs help

You are a sick person and needs help
Balfour Asare 9 years ago

Can you stop this stupid talk and talk sense Is British mp an NPP ?of course no so why are talking like this ? Talk sense

Can you stop this stupid talk and talk sense Is British mp an NPP ?of course no so why are talking like this ? Talk sense
Kwasi USA 9 years ago

Ghanaians ar suffering because of people like u.u need education.they don't want to hear the truth keep fooling urself...u need travel out Ghana kurasinii.Afoum.

Ghanaians ar suffering because of people like u.u need education.they don't want to hear the truth keep fooling urself...u need travel out Ghana kurasinii.Afoum.
Koopia 9 years ago

How could this most incompetent and corrupt president that Ghana has elected fight corruption when he himself is very corrupt. You wait until 2016 and we will reveal all the corrupt practices of him and all the other Mahama s ...
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How could this most incompetent and corrupt president that Ghana has elected fight corruption when he himself is very corrupt. You wait until 2016 and we will reveal all the corrupt practices of him and all the other Mahama siblings. It will be mind blowing. Thit is the reason why he is fighting tooth and nail to remain in power at all vost.

Adu Boah 9 years ago

President Mahama has been ordained and accepted as the next president to govern the country for another term of office. It will good for us Ghanaians to give him that mandate based on the developmental project he is commissio ...
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President Mahama has been ordained and accepted as the next president to govern the country for another term of office. It will good for us Ghanaians to give him that mandate based on the developmental project he is commissioning in the regions. IF we have such leaders in the country, Ghana will be at the apex and International countries will be looking unto us for survival. Ghana is getting better than years before. You can testify to that, children has access to education in their respective regions and potable drinking water backed with electricity and good roads.
Tanko 9 years ago

Dramani Mahama John is the leader of NDC corrupt people's how can he jail those seen in corrupt practice. Mahama is like Gen San Abacha of Nigeria. Who stole oil money and deposited at Uk

Dramani Mahama John is the leader of NDC corrupt people's how can he jail those seen in corrupt practice. Mahama is like Gen San Abacha of Nigeria. Who stole oil money and deposited at Uk
Tkn 9 years ago

You've said it all sir but don't think this shit call president is not aware. He knows everything and he is part of it. Mills was the same that wad why he freed those criminals at the port. He did transfered them instead of j ...
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You've said it all sir but don't think this shit call president is not aware. He knows everything and he is part of it. Mills was the same that wad why he freed those criminals at the port. He did transfered them instead of jailing them. Ofosu ampofo is making millions there now, he is corrupt to the bone.
Adu Boah 9 years ago

The president is committed to his words. loooking around us, when we wake from bed and tour the streets of Accra, all that we see nowadays is development; construction of roads, schools, hospital, universities and other socia ...
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The president is committed to his words. loooking around us, when we wake from bed and tour the streets of Accra, all that we see nowadays is development; construction of roads, schools, hospital, universities and other social facilities that will help bring development and uplift the image of the country. This is the vision of the NDC.
B'Mark 9 years ago

God punish you for defending that criminal. Mahama. You will one day vomit all the money from this contract.

God punish you for defending that criminal. Mahama. You will one day vomit all the money from this contract.
Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT IN GHANA. THE ADMINISTRATION OF GHANA SINCE PRES ATTA MILLS IS REPLACED BY MEGA THIEVES FOR THE SCRAMBLES OF FORTUNES THEY HUSTLED TO RELIASED THEIR EVILISH FORTUNES FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THEIR OCCU ...
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THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT IN GHANA. THE ADMINISTRATION OF GHANA SINCE PRES ATTA MILLS IS REPLACED BY MEGA THIEVES FOR THE SCRAMBLES OF FORTUNES THEY HUSTLED TO RELIASED THEIR EVILISH FORTUNES FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THEIR OCCULTIST RAWLINGS . THEY ARE ALL UNDER THE EXPEDITION TO TAKE THEIR SHARES BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. GAMBLING WITH BONDS AND BORROWINGS FOR THE POVERTY OF OUR FUTURE GENERATION. MAHAMA IS A MURDERER. HE HAS NO SUPPORT NOT EVEN WITH THE NDC . EVERYONE IS LEFT TO STEAL . FORTUNATELY , MEN OF WISDOM ARE THERE TO RELIEVE HIM FROM HIS STOLLEN POSITION . HE WILL FALL AND PAY FOR HIS DIRTY CRIMES . NOT EVEN THE INDEMNITY CLAUSE FOR THIEVES COULD SAVE HIM !
Adu Boah 9 years ago

It is only when you decides to close your eyes on certain that makes u conclude differently in life. Upon all the developmental project executed by the president we still fine problems just because there is no money in the sy ...
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It is only when you decides to close your eyes on certain that makes u conclude differently in life. Upon all the developmental project executed by the president we still fine problems just because there is no money in the system; was it the fault of the government or president. President Mahama is working at a level that we wont as a country suffer in terms of employment, electricity, potable water, education, health and other social problems that confronted the country some years back., Ghanaian at least should be thankful for what the president is doing for the nation
Tony 9 years ago

This man have said it all, a word to a wise, CLS ( create loot & share)MUST STOP

This man have said it all, a word to a wise, CLS ( create loot & share)MUST STOP
vdf 9 years ago

WE WILL VOTE NDC OUT DKM AND REVOKED 70 MICROFINANCES PLS LETS DO THIS FOR OUR FUTURE . IN FACT PRES MAHAMA HAVE FAILED US PARTICULAR WE THE PEOPLE OF THE NORTHERN REGION. OUR SUFFERING WILL NEVER END UNTILL WE GET OUR MONER ...
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WE WILL VOTE NDC OUT DKM AND REVOKED 70 MICROFINANCES PLS LETS DO THIS FOR OUR FUTURE . IN FACT PRES MAHAMA HAVE FAILED US PARTICULAR WE THE PEOPLE OF THE NORTHERN REGION. OUR SUFFERING WILL NEVER END UNTILL WE GET OUR MONERY ALLAH SAVE US FROM WA UPPER WEST.
Adu Boah 9 years ago

The issue with DKM, the president has come out to testify that he had no hand in the transaction. after-all if the people could have investigated well and knew the sort of micro finance they were dealing, they would have thou ...
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The issue with DKM, the president has come out to testify that he had no hand in the transaction. after-all if the people could have investigated well and knew the sort of micro finance they were dealing, they would have thought twice investing their money there. Was the company ready to give out the percentage they wanted to give out to the investors. The BoG thought it wise to close it down the interest rate was too high. This is not the fault of the President but the laid down procedures every micro-finance should follow

Attu zongo 9 years ago

He can't oo he can't.
Incorruptible and God fearing Ghanaians just drop mahama ( J.D.M ) for Nana ADDO and Bawumia plus NPP with 77 % hands down victory so that corruption and incompetence can be arrested and jail at gambag ...
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He can't oo he can't.
Incorruptible and God fearing Ghanaians just drop mahama ( J.D.M ) for Nana ADDO and Bawumia plus NPP with 77 % hands down victory so that corruption and incompetence can be arrested and jail at gambaga prisons.
# ARISE FOR MASSIVE CHANGE NOW!
Nana ADDO shall surely win massively.
Adu Boah 9 years ago

Corruption started way back in Dr Nkrumah regime leading the country to go into bankrupt. The money was used for developmental project such as the Akosombo Dam to generate power to the various business in the country. Corrupt ...
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Corruption started way back in Dr Nkrumah regime leading the country to go into bankrupt. The money was used for developmental project such as the Akosombo Dam to generate power to the various business in the country. Corruption also started within us, the people of Ghana, and it can be reduced if we refrain from the act. The president can do anything to reduce it but if we dont stop it ourselves, then the social canker called corruption will forever remain the country.
Oboy Danny 9 years ago

Thief to arrest thieves? Hahahahaha. How can this be? May b a different govt may do something. but mahama l am sorry

Thief to arrest thieves? Hahahahaha. How can this be? May b a different govt may do something. but mahama l am sorry
Adu Boah 9 years ago

I issued directives in March this year to Ministers and Heads of Public Sector Institutions to implement NACAP in particular, as well as take other measures to prevent corruption in their institutions and report on them to CH ...
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I issued directives in March this year to Ministers and Heads of Public Sector Institutions to implement NACAP in particular, as well as take other measures to prevent corruption in their institutions and report on them to CHRAJ with copies to my Office.NACAP would be a criterion for assessing the performance of Ministries, Heads and Chief Executive Officers of public sector institutions.
inercycl 9 years ago

The umpire is also a serious player!

The umpire is also a serious player!
Adu Boah 9 years ago

President Mahama is not the cause of corruption but its we the citizen of Ghana. we need to change our attitude towards corruption; it is a national call and responsibility and not government and president alone. We need to h ...
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President Mahama is not the cause of corruption but its we the citizen of Ghana. we need to change our attitude towards corruption; it is a national call and responsibility and not government and president alone. We need to help the president fight corruption
B'Mark 9 years ago

You are bastard paid writer on this issue.

You are bastard paid writer on this issue.
Jahloo 9 years ago

Yes is true , even in SAMARTEX TIMBER company at Samreboi in the western region, they have handle the company for twenty one years now and due to their big cheating by GM & Board of directors, they don't want to pay for ou ...
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Yes is true , even in SAMARTEX TIMBER company at Samreboi in the western region, they have handle the company for twenty one years now and due to their big cheating by GM & Board of directors, they don't want to pay for our end of service , so what is the NDC Government doing for we the labourers in this company where by when you go on pension they will pay you TWO HUNDRED GHANA CEDIS : 200 Ghana cedis for being good person to go on pension in the company
Adu Boah 9 years ago

Government has been concerned about the lack of an Office to manage assets recovered from corruption and other criminal activities in the country and has been exploring ways to set up an office for that purpose.
With regards ...
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Government has been concerned about the lack of an Office to manage assets recovered from corruption and other criminal activities in the country and has been exploring ways to set up an office for that purpose.
With regards to the National Service Scheme (NSS) investigations, the BNI and the Attorney General are almost concluding investigations into allegations of corruption (padding of salaries or “ghost names”) and prosecutions are ongoing.
NYANTAKYI BOATENG. ASSIN SOUTH 9 years ago

FIGHTING CORRUPTION SHOULD NOT BEEN SEEN AS ONE MAN SHOW.IF OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE BETTER THAN TODAY THEN ALL STAKE HOLDERS MUST COME TOGETHER FOR ITS FIGHT. I THINK THE BELOW BE FORMED AS SUCH. GOVERNMENT:POLITICIANS ' TRADITI ...
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FIGHTING CORRUPTION SHOULD NOT BEEN SEEN AS ONE MAN SHOW.IF OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE BETTER THAN TODAY THEN ALL STAKE HOLDERS MUST COME TOGETHER FOR ITS FIGHT. I THINK THE BELOW BE FORMED AS SUCH. GOVERNMENT:POLITICIANS ' TRADITIONAL RULERS 'MEN OF GOD 'TRADITIONALIST AND SECURITY AGENCIES AND JUDICIAL
Ben 9 years ago

If you have a President who is corrupt himself what action do you then expect from him? He has equally soiled both hands and so he doesn't have any moral right to prosecute anyone.

If you have a President who is corrupt himself what action do you then expect from him? He has equally soiled both hands and so he doesn't have any moral right to prosecute anyone.
Banza Yaro 9 years ago

The only time I can score 100% for Mahama is, his faultless ability to steal and hide all the keys to the jail houses where possible corrupt officials could and should be serving time. The man is protecting and encouraging an ...
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The only time I can score 100% for Mahama is, his faultless ability to steal and hide all the keys to the jail houses where possible corrupt officials could and should be serving time. The man is protecting and encouraging any which way innovations on how to squander without mercy or guilt our national resources. He calls it value based infrastructure and development and he can pin point a whole school of his smiling beneficiaries in his seat of government at the Flagstaff House. Poor Ghana can't do no foko to stop him until we wake up one morning to realize our hind butts naked and our pants nowhere to be found.
Kind 9 years ago

OYEWA,, CORRUPTION GOVT MAHAMA AND HIS NDC LOOT AND SHARE PARTY YOU HEAR THE ADVICE FROM UK MINISTER? SHAME YOUR TIME IS UP BIG CHANGE IS COMING SOON NDC WILL GO AMEN AMEN AMEN.

OYEWA,, CORRUPTION GOVT MAHAMA AND HIS NDC LOOT AND SHARE PARTY YOU HEAR THE ADVICE FROM UK MINISTER? SHAME YOUR TIME IS UP BIG CHANGE IS COMING SOON NDC WILL GO AMEN AMEN AMEN.
Kalabuley 9 years ago

Mahama should check the ministry of land natural resources and Lands commission the massive conniving of the way contracts are given out to friends and cronies at the at the technocratic level from the past four years .

Mahama should check the ministry of land natural resources and Lands commission the massive conniving of the way contracts are given out to friends and cronies at the at the technocratic level from the past four years .
AMINA 9 years ago

Soon Kofi Adams will brand this minister as NPP sympathiser even though he is speaking sense to us. Wayome is walking free, SADA Looters are walking free, and a host others are still robbing Ghana and our President doesn't bo ...
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Soon Kofi Adams will brand this minister as NPP sympathiser even though he is speaking sense to us. Wayome is walking free, SADA Looters are walking free, and a host others are still robbing Ghana and our President doesn't bother to do anything about it. Why should I vote for you again.
BRIGHT 9 years ago

IT IS TRUE. THE GOVERNMENT PLAY LESS OR NO SERIOUSNESS IN FIGHTING IT. IT'S A BIG HEADACHE IN GHANA. THE GOVERNMENT ONLT THINK OF WINNING VOTES BUT NOT INSTITUTING POLICIES TO HELP BUILD THE FUTURE.

IT IS TRUE. THE GOVERNMENT PLAY LESS OR NO SERIOUSNESS IN FIGHTING IT. IT'S A BIG HEADACHE IN GHANA. THE GOVERNMENT ONLT THINK OF WINNING VOTES BUT NOT INSTITUTING POLICIES TO HELP BUILD THE FUTURE.
jamaica 9 years ago

The prez. is himself very corrupt. He wears innocent face but within him is a bad leader. Change we need period

The prez. is himself very corrupt. He wears innocent face but within him is a bad leader. Change we need period
rahman 9 years ago

Very good advice to presdt mahama

Very good advice to presdt mahama
THE CRUSADER 9 years ago

You are right they wear corruption and propagada as skirt and blouse disgraceful hypocrates Hollyghost fire burn you all who have contaminated Ghana animguasefoo akromfoo Onyame ntua moka

You are right they wear corruption and propagada as skirt and blouse disgraceful hypocrates Hollyghost fire burn you all who have contaminated Ghana animguasefoo akromfoo Onyame ntua moka
Ben 9 years ago

Do I have that moral right to tell my son not to smoke when am a chain smoker myself?

Do I have that moral right to tell my son not to smoke when am a chain smoker myself?
Akwasi Nyame Adom 9 years ago

Mahama is the most corrupt President in the history of this nation. He is surrounded by his criminal crooks in NDC. They are even prepared to kill their fellow Ghanaians to keep themselves in power. They've just forggotten th ...
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Mahama is the most corrupt President in the history of this nation. He is surrounded by his criminal crooks in NDC. They are even prepared to kill their fellow Ghanaians to keep themselves in power. They've just forggotten the history of this nation. They would be shocked to face JUSTICE sooner than later.
Ekow Samuel!. 9 years ago

They must to eliminate the corruption and the crime and we do not need and to matain the peace in oman ghana, God bless you!.And oman ghana.

They must to eliminate the corruption and the crime and we do not need and to matain the peace in oman ghana, God bless you!.And oman ghana.
JH. New York 9 years ago

Thank you,Hon British MP!

Thank you,Hon British MP!
Kwasi USA 9 years ago

James forget about it.this useless president will never fight against corruption because he is corruption in chief....he feeling his dirty pocket.

James forget about it.this useless president will never fight against corruption because he is corruption in chief....he feeling his dirty pocket.
power 9 years ago

You are going to be insult

You are going to be insult
Idrissu Nava- pio. 9 years ago

The president himself is neck deep in this evil canker. All the ministers and appointees are equally rotten. The judiciary not exempted. Corruption everywhere. Ghana is bleeding badly.

The president himself is neck deep in this evil canker. All the ministers and appointees are equally rotten. The judiciary not exempted. Corruption everywhere. Ghana is bleeding badly.
give us a break 9 years ago

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOICE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOICE.
i dont know 9 years ago

Mr. honourable this government is a corrupt bastard and he cannot prosecute any one who is as corrupt as he is. this is due to fear of exposing him and his cabinet.

Mr. honourable this government is a corrupt bastard and he cannot prosecute any one who is as corrupt as he is. this is due to fear of exposing him and his cabinet.
Marquis 9 years ago

UK Minister corruption in Ghana? What about your PM David Cameron and his father from the Panama Papers?

UK Minister corruption in Ghana? What about your PM David Cameron and his father from the Panama Papers?

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