The country's Anti-Money Laundering ****** said on Friday that*Thai politicians and business figures are among those being investigated, but it did **t name anyone.
The agency's secretary-general, Seehanat Prayoonrat, said the 16 people were listed as directors or shareholders for companies set up by Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca.*
Leaked documents from the firm that have been published worldwide showed it helped thousands of individuals and companies from around the world set up shell companies and offshore accounts in low-tax havens. Such accounts are a favored tool to evade taxes, launder money or pay bribes, though they have legitimate uses as well. Read more...