Book Summary –
The Laundromat (originally published as Secrecy World) is a gripping investigative account of the Panama Papers scandal. Drawing on millions of leaked documents from Mossack Fonseca, Jake Bernstein uncovers the intricate system of offshore shell companies used by the global elite to conceal wealth, dodge taxes, launder money, and facilitate crime and corruption. With firsthand reporting from the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., Bernstein stitches together the stories of bankers, clients, whistleblowers, and investigators. His narrative reveals not only how the shadow financial networks operate, but also the societal impacts they have, offering readers a chilling look at a hidden economic underworld .
About the Author –
Jake Bernstein is an acclaimed American investigative journalist deeply experienced in uncovering systems of power and secrecy. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner—first for national reporting on Wall Street malpractice in 2011 and later as part of the team behind the Panama Papers in 2017—he has worked with leading outlets like ProPublica, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Guardian, Vice, and the ICIJ . As a senior reporter on the Panama Papers investigation, his rigorous research brought massive global attention and led to The Laundromat being adapted into a feature film directed by Steven Soderbergh . With decades of reporting on topics ranging from political corruption to Wall Street excesses, Bernstein stands as a leading voice in investigative journalism.
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