The names of “three offshore entities, 65 officers, seven intermediaries’, and 53 addresses related to Sri Lanka were revealed by the Panama Papers database which came online recently.
While releasing the names the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), further noted that;
"There are legitimate uses for offshore companies and trusts. We do not intend to suggest or imply that any persons, companies or other entities included in the ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database have broken the law or otherwise acted improperly. Many people and entities have the same or similar names. We suggest you confirm the identities of any individuals or entities located in the database based on addresses or other identifiable information. "
Earlier, Sri Lankan government officials stated that steps would be taken against those who have violated any laws, after authenticating the names revealed.
The names of the Sri Lankan entities and names can be accessed HERE
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