Pandora Papers Reveal , Volodymyr Zelensky's , Web of Offshore Companies.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the Pandora Papers, <br />a cache of files leaked by journalists, revealed the <br />clandestine affairs of the world's elite and super rich.<br />The huge leak of tax haven files by the International Consortium <br />of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealed the secret <br />offshore holdings of 336 politicians from over 90 countries.<br />Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was <br />reportedly among those whose clandestine <br />financial dealings were exposed by the leak.<br />Published in October of 2021, the Pandora Papers <br />showed that Zelensky, along with his inner circle, <br />ran a web of offshore companies in 2012.<br />According to the leaked information, two offshore <br />companies belonging to Zelensky's partners <br />were used to purchase three properties in London.<br />'Newsweek' reports that Zelensky was elected <br />president in April 2019 on a platform revolving around <br />fighting corruption and the influence of oligarchs.<br />'Newsweek' reports that Zelensky was elected <br />president in April 2019 on a platform revolving around <br />fighting corruption and the influence of oligarchs.<br />His campaign capitalized on a public anger over the <br />corruption of Ukraine's political class, including <br />the use of shell companies to hide wealth overseas.<br />His campaign capitalized on a public anger over the <br />corruption of Ukraine's political class, including <br />the use of shell companies to hide wealth overseas.<br />Three weeks before taking office, the Pandora Papers <br />show that Zelensky handed over his stake in Maltex <br />Multicapital Corp. to his business partner, Serhiy Shefir.<br />Three weeks before taking office, the Pandora Papers <br />show that Zelensky handed over his stake in Maltex <br />Multicapital Corp. to his business partner, Serhiy Shefir.<br />Shefir would later be appointed<br />to become one of Zelensky's <br />top presidential aides.<br />On January 24, several high ranking Ukrainian officials <br />resigned amid a crackdown on corruption, including <br />the deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office
