Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, who was at the center of Luanda Leaks, is now facing fraud charges in Angola.
Banks, prosecutors and the head of PWC have responded to our Luanda Leaks investigation in the past two days.
Isabel dos Santos created a shell empire to move tainted billions — lawyers, accountants and consultants made it possible.
LUANDA LEAKS
How Africa’s richest woman exploited family ties, shell companies and inside deals to build an empire
Isabel dos Santos made a fortune at the expense of the Angolan people, Luanda Leaks reveals.
Our visual explainer shows you how Africa’s richest woman rose amid a country divided by war and rich in natural resources.
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