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Panama’s New President Labels Panama Papers a ‘Hoax’ Amid Money Laundering Acquittals
Money laundering is still a big and attractive business. Indeed, for certain jurisdictions, including Panama. The country's new president, José Raúl Mulino, has controversially dismissed the Panama Papers as a “hoax” following the acquittal of 28 defendants in a high-profile money laundering trial, ICIJ reports. The ruling has sparked concerns among legal experts about Panama’s commitment to combating corruption.