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Liechtenstein in the International Press
Investigative articles, curated and translated into German, English, Spanish, and Russian.Explore what global journalism reveals about foundations, trustees, and trust scandals in Liechtenstein.
Are Liechtenstein’s trust laws fit for purpose?
The tiny European state has been jolted in the past year by court cases in which local financiers have been accused of abusing clients’...
Jun 2
Liechtenstein: in treacherous hands
They were the secret rulers of Liechtenstein and managed billions: the trustees. Now that the principality has weakened its banking...
May 16
When the trustee reaches into the cash register
For years, fraud scandals have rocked the Liechtenstein financial center. Trustees have defrauded their clients of millions. But while...
May 16
Money laundering: Liechtenstein: a haven for criminals
The Principality of Liechtenstein is apparently a haven not only for tax evaders but also for all kinds of criminals. A Spanish newspaper...
May 16
Liechtenstein's financial swamp: The Prince wants to fix it
Liechtenstein trustees repeatedly cause scandals. Now a new law is supposed to drain this swamp. Or at least pretend to. The highly...
May 16
Faithful hands, dirty hands
After the banks, foundation administrators are now also being investigated for aiding and abetting tax evasion. However, German...
May 16
Steven Kay: "Liechtenstein and the Spirit of Impunity"
The Liechtenstein Institute of Trustees and Fiduciaries never tires of pointing out that there are few black sheep in its industry....
May 16
Princely business
Liechtenstein has abandoned its illegal income. Now, trustees are damaging the country's reputation. Communication lines are short. In...
May 16
Charges against Liechtenstein trustees
Vaduz, July 19. (sda) The two Liechtenstein trust employees Eugen von Hoffen and Rudolf Ritter are accused of money laundering and breach...
May 16
Charges against Liechtenstein trustees | NZZ
Liechtenstein’s former highest constitutional judge has been sentenced to six years in prison for fraud and money laundering. 25 years of...
May 16
The treasury is at the end
In the Salamander and New Haven fraud cases, the verdicts have been handed down: The main defendant, Mario Staggl, must go to prison. In...
May 16
New scandal casts shadow on Liechtenstein financial center
The public prosecutor's office is investigating a well-known trustee. If the suspicion of abuse is confirmed, this would be the third...
May 16
The Perry Affair
A multimillion-dollar fraud uncovered by SPIEGEL in 1999 has become a global crime involving a vast fortune. At the center of the affair...
May 16
Liechtenstein's white facade is crumbling
The principality has portrayed itself as a clean financial center for years. Now, new scandals are shaking up its self-image. They...
May 16
Foundations in Liechtenstein – Experience Report on Risks
The Dr. Krüger law firm provides information about a very interesting documentary on the topic of family foundations. A recently released...
May 16
The Liechtenstein fiduciaries
The trustee guild regularly causes scandals in the principality, and even new legislation has done little to change that. In the Ländle...
May 16
A dead man signed – the New Bank paid
Financial scandal in Liechtenstein An embezzlement scandal has once again rocked the Liechtenstein financial center. The accused is an...
May 15
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