The Pandora papers obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show that over 130 billionaires and celebrities from Russia, the United States, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Mexico used shell companies and incognito bank accounts to buy secret assets and conduct secret financial transactions.&nbsp; 
 
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Here's what you need to know about the famous names mentioned in the Pandora papers: 
 
According to the Indian Express, cricket star Sachin Tendulkar was among those who requested the dissolution of his offshore firm following the Panama leak.

Tendulkar's attorney, according to DW News, claimed the cricketer's investment is lawful and has been reported to tax authorities.

Shakira, a Colombian artist, is another name tied to offshore assets. Shakira's lawyer claimed that her offshore accounts had been disclosed and that they provided no tax benefits.

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The King of Jordan, the Presidents of Ukraine, Kenya, and Ecuador, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair are all named in the Pandora Papers.

According to the report, over 300 Indians have been exposed as a result of the leaked papers, including individuals suspected of economic crimes, former members of Parliament, and those under investigation by law enforcement authorities.

Despite declaring bankruptcy in a UK court, billionaire Anil Ambani owns 18 asset holding offshore entities, according to the Indian Express, which was part of the consortium.&nbsp;

The papers indicate that Jordan's King Abdullah II covertly acquired $100 million in property in the US and UK, including luxurious beach view houses in Malibu, according to the Guardian.

Several members of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's close circle, including cabinet ministers and their families, are said to have covertly owned firms and trusts worth millions of dollars, according to the Dawn newspaper. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, his family, and Waqar Masood Khan, the son of Prime Minister Imran's previous finance and revenue adviser, are among them.&nbsp; 
 
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The files also indicate that when former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife acquired a London office, they saved £312,000 in stamp duty.

While the transaction was not unlawful and did not directly connect the Blairs, the agreement did expose a gap that allowed rich property owners to avoid paying taxes, according to the Guardian.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly linked to undisclosed assets in Monaco, according to the leak.

While Putin is not mentioned directly in the documents, several of his close friends are, including a childhood buddy and a former sweetheart.&nbsp;

The Pandora papers obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show that over 130 billionaires and celebrities from Russia, the United States, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Mexico used shell companies and incognito bank accounts to buy secret assets and conduct secret financial transactions.

The Pandora papers obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show that over 130 billionaires and celebrities from Russia, the United States, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Mexico used shell companies and incognito bank accounts to buy secret assets and conduct secret financial transactions. Also Read | Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained Here's what you need to know about the famous names mentioned in the Pandora papers: According to the Indian Express, cricket star Sachin Tendulkar was among those who requested the dissolution of his offshore firm following the Panama leak. Tendulkar's attorney, according to DW News, claimed the cricketer's investment is lawful and has been reported to tax authorities. Shakira, a Colombian artist, is another name tied to offshore assets. Shakira's lawyer claimed that her offshore accounts had been disclosed and that they provided no tax benefits. Also read | Pandora Papers: Why is Sachin Tendulkar's name mentioned in report that reveals financial secrets? The King of Jordan, the Presidents of Ukraine, Kenya, and Ecuador, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair are all named in the Pandora Papers. According to the report, over 300 Indians have been exposed as a result of the leaked papers, including individuals suspected of economic crimes, former members of Parliament, and those under investigation by law enforcement authorities. Despite declaring bankruptcy in a UK court, billionaire Anil Ambani owns 18 asset holding offshore entities, according to the Indian Express, which was part of the consortium. The papers indicate that Jordan's King Abdullah II covertly acquired $100 million in property in the US and UK, including luxurious beach view houses in Malibu, according to the Guardian. Several members of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's close circle, including cabinet ministers and their families, are said to have covertly owned firms and trusts worth millions of dollars, according to the Dawn newspaper. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, his family, and Waqar Masood Khan, the son of Prime Minister Imran's previous finance and revenue adviser, are among them. Also read | Members of Imran Khan's inner circle secretly moved millions offshore The files also indicate that when former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife acquired a London office, they saved £312,000 in stamp duty. While the transaction was not unlawful and did not directly connect the Blairs, the agreement did expose a gap that allowed rich property owners to avoid paying taxes, according to the Guardian. Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly linked to undisclosed assets in Monaco, according to the leak. While Putin is not mentioned directly in the documents, several of his close friends are, including a childhood buddy and a former sweetheart.

Shakira to Sachin Tendulkar: Famous names emerge in the investigation of Pandora Papers

In one of the biggest leaks of financial documents in the world, the secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires have been exposed. &nbsp;

Dubbed as the Pandora Papers, around 35 current and former leaders and more than 300 public officials have been featured in the files from offshore companies. &nbsp;

Following FinCen Files, Paradise Papers, Panama Papers and LuxLeaks, it is the latest in a string of leaks. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has secret assets in Monaco, and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis failed to declare an offshore investment company used for purchasing two villas for £12 million in the south of France, the leak revealed. &nbsp;

It shows the King of Jordan secretly amassed £70m in properties in the UK and the US. Former UK PM Tony Blair and his wife also saved £312,000 in stamp duty while buying a London office, these papers showed. &nbsp;

With more than 650 reporters taking part, the examination of the files was the largest organised by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). &nbsp;

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In a joint investigation with several media partners, journalists had access to 12 million documents from 14 financial services companies in many countries. These included the British Virgin Islands, Belize, Panama, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Switzerland. &nbsp;

Some people are facing allegations of money laundering, corruption and global tax avoidance. &nbsp;

One of the biggest revelations is how wealthy people have been legally setting up companies to secretly buy property in the UK. As per the documents, the owners of some 95,000 offshore firms are behind the purchases. It also shows the British government's failure to introduce a register of offshore property owners despite repeated promises to do so. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In one of the biggest leaks of financial documents in the world, the secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires have been exposed.

In one of the biggest leaks of financial documents in the world, the secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires have been exposed. Dubbed as the Pandora Papers, around 35 current and former leaders and more than 300 public officials have been featured in the files from offshore companies. Following FinCen Files, Paradise Papers, Panama Papers and LuxLeaks, it is the latest in a string of leaks. Also Read: Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained Russian President Vladimir Putin has secret assets in Monaco, and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis failed to declare an offshore investment company used for purchasing two villas for £12 million in the south of France, the leak revealed. It shows the King of Jordan secretly amassed £70m in properties in the UK and the US. Former UK PM Tony Blair and his wife also saved £312,000 in stamp duty while buying a London office, these papers showed. With more than 650 reporters taking part, the examination of the files was the largest organised by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Also Read: Pandora Papers: Members of Imran Khan's inner circle secretly moved millions offshore In a joint investigation with several media partners, journalists had access to 12 million documents from 14 financial services companies in many countries. These included the British Virgin Islands, Belize, Panama, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Switzerland. Some people are facing allegations of money laundering, corruption and global tax avoidance. One of the biggest revelations is how wealthy people have been legally setting up companies to secretly buy property in the UK. As per the documents, the owners of some 95,000 offshore firms are behind the purchases. It also shows the British government's failure to introduce a register of offshore property owners despite repeated promises to do so. (With inputs from agencies)

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