Man behind Swissleaks scandal sentenced to 5 years in prison
Herve Falciani, the former HSBC employee whose disclosures uncorked the "Swissleaks" scandal on bank-supported tax evasion, was sentenced in absentia on Friday to five years in prison, Switzerland's ATS news agency said.
Nov 27, 2015, 20:22 PM ISTFalciani raising hue and cry, not responding to requests: SIT
SIT Chairman M B Shah said India is prepared to give Herve Falciani and other whistleblowers "full cooperation" in the fight against the menace of black money.
Nov 03, 2015, 16:15 PM ISTBlack money: HSBC whistleblower offers to 'cooperate' with India
Claiming that "lot of information" on illicit funds is lying unused by the Indian authorities, HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani Monday said he is willing to "cooperate" with the investigative agencies in their black money probe but would need "protection".
Nov 02, 2015, 18:18 PM ISTBlack money: India offers cash reward to HSBC whistleblower
As per rules, up to 30 percent of the tax amount realised could be offered to whistleblowers who provide specific information on illegal funds.
Mar 23, 2015, 17:30 PM ISTTax scandal ex-HSBC chief quits lobby role
HSBC`s former chief executive and chairman, Stephen Green, the man at the centre of the SwissLeaks tax scandal in Britain, on Saturday stepped down from his role at finance lobby group TheCityUK.
Feb 14, 2015, 23:15 PM IST