From: Investigations
The Cyprus Papers
Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit has published leaked documents that reveal 2,500 people, including convicted criminals, paid to become citizens of Cyprus.
23 Aug 2020
Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit has published leaked documents that reveal 2,500 people, including convicted criminals, paid to become citizens of Cyprus.
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