Albanian “Panama Papers”, authorities investigate GFI

23/04/2016 15:10

The “Panama Papers” scandal had names of individuals involved in
Albanian companies, which has put authorities in motion.

Confidential sources said for Top Channel that the Money Laundering
Directory has started intensive investigation and is exchanging
information not only for the local law-enforcing institutions, but also
with the international counterparts.

“Panama Papers” mentioned two companies that operate in Albania, three persons who profit and 22 share holders. One of the companies is GFI, the fuel marking concession.

The other names will be published in the months to come.     Sources from the Directory against Money Laundering say that every individual or Albanian company involved will be scrutinized.

The same sources say the investigations will focus on the bank transactions of these individuals and companies, but also their financial activity. The fiscal paradises have always been under the special watch of institutions that investigate financial crimes.

The Panama Papaers scandal has put in motion agencies around the world for the fight against tax evasion.

The USA are inevstigating 200 citizens, while Spain, Canada and Britain have asked journalists for the full list of individuals from their countries.

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