German investigators pay €5 million for Panama Papers to hunt global tax criminals
The German Federal Criminal Police Office said on Tuesday that it has purchased the vast amount of leaked data known as the Panama Papers, which revealed the legally dubious offshore activities of celebrities, politicians and sports stars last year.
Germany's 'James Bond' goes on trial over tax evasion
Germany's former top spy, Werner Mauss, went on trial on Monday accused of hiding millions of euros from authorities.
Panama Papers put German bank in spotlight: report
Cologne's public prosecutor and tax authorities are examining claims, which have come to light via the leaked Panama Papers, alleging that leading German private bank Berenberg helped clients to evade tax, news magazine Der Spiegel reported on Saturday.
Germany calls for allies in war on tax havens
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble on Sunday pleaded for countries to work together in the fight against tax cheats and money launderers by sharing national lists naming the beneficiaries of shell companies.
'More headlines to come': Panama papers reporters
The two German journalists of the Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily behind the Panama Papers revelations say they are surprised by the global shockwaves the leak caused and promised more sensational disclosures.
F1 star Rosberg 'was paid through offshore firm'
Mercedes Formula One driver Nico Rosberg has become the latest celebrity sportsman to be linked to the Panama Papers leak of millions of documents relating to murky offshore business dealings.
'At least 28 German banks' linked to Panama firm
"At least 28" banks in Germany used the law firm Mossack Fonseca's services in recent years, according to documents leaked to Süddeutsche Zeitung.