Panama Papers suspect held in Geneva

AN EMPLOYEE  of the law firm Mossack Fonseca in Geneva, Switzerland,  is being investigated  over  the alleged leak of documents published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) as the “Panama Papers.”” 

According to information disclosed by the Swiss newspaper Le Temps, Geneva’s prosecutor is temporarily holding the person on  “suspicion” of “letting e out” a large volume of confidential data.

The prosecutor told the Swiss newspaper that the proceedings are conducted following a complaint lodged by Mossack Fonseca.

The prosecutor refused to give more information to Le Temps about the research being done  but the suspect has been , in provisional detention for several days.

In addition, they were seized computer equipment has been seized to verify how  and what  information was obtained and its  fate.

Le Temps, says the employee is  reportedly accused of “data theft” of “unauthorized access to a computer system” and “breach of trust”. However, the detainee denies all charges.

On April 3, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) brought to light millions of documents of the firm Mossack Fonseca, highlighting the use of offshore structures by individuals and companies to hide assets and avoid paying taxes.