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A massive collection of leaked, confidential documents belonging to a Panama law firm, published Sunday, has provided a window into how the world's rich and powerful hide their wealth, raising questions about global financial regulation,
The so-called "Panama Papers" -- some 11.5 million in total -- were analyzed by 107 media organizations in 78 countries, Paste BN reported, and revealed suspected cases of money laundering, sanctions evasion and tax avoidance. One hundred and forty politicians from more than 50 countries were linked to the documents, which have already resulted in the resignation of Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson.
Paste BN College tested University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students on their knowledge of the scandal. Here's how they fared:
Walbert Castillo is a Paste BN College digital producer and a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
This story originally appeared on the Paste BN College blog, a news source produced for college students by student journalists. The blog closed in September of 2017.