Panama papers scandal: 28 acquitted of money laundering charges

A Panama court acquitted 28 in Panama Papers scandal, citing lack of conclusive evidence on money laundering charges. Case revealed global financial corruption, implicating prominent figures including British Prime Minister David Cameron, football star Lionel Messi. Due process violations led to founders’ acquittal despite facing prison terms. Scandal exposed hidden offshore assets of wealthy individuals worldwide. Meanwhile, in a decision connected to Panama-linked Operation Car Wash, a far-reaching corruption investigation that started in Brazil, Judge Marquinez determined there was insufficient evidence