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May 5, 2010

By EJ Fagan

EJ Fagan is the New Media / Advocacy Coordinator for the Task Force on Financial Integrity & Economic Development in Washington, DC. He holds the same position with Global Financial Integrity.

Coming to America or going to Siberia
The Nigeria Guardian, May 5, 2010

We made mistakes, admits Papaconstantinou
The Financial Times, May 4, 2010

Beating tax evasion, Greek-style Sway
Business Mirror (Phillippines), May 6, 2010

G8 corruption scandal hits Silvio Berlusconi coalition
The Times, May 5, 2010

Nigerian ex minister to face corruption charges Thursday
AFP, May 5, 2010

Indonesia reels from corruption fighter’s departure for World Bank
The Sydney Morning Herald, May 6, 2010

Julius Baer whistleblower cites Swiss tax edge
Reuters, May 3, 2010

Caisse chief concerned over banks’ exposure to offshore tax havens
The Globe and Mail, May 4 ,2010

Europe Also Screwing The Caymans
Dealerbreaker, May 4, 2010

Gibraltar entangled in ‘money laundering’ and ‘tax dodgers’ reports
Panorama (Gibralter), May 5, 2010

Court Rules Against Mississippi Businessman’s Tax Shelter Promoted by KPMG
US Department of Justice Press Release, May 4, 2010

HP’s woes continue with $325m Indian tax evasion claim
Information Age, May 5, 2010

German court convicts arms dealer of tax evasion
AFP, May 5, 2010

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