12 Facts About LuxLeaks

LuxLeaks' disclosures attracted international attention and comment about tax avoidance schemes in Luxembourg and elsewhere.

The LuxLeaks trial took place in spring 2016 and led to the condemnation of the two whistleblowers.

LuxLeaks revelations have had a worldwide impact, as ICIJ partnered its investigations with many media around the world: CNBC, CBC, The Irish Times, Le Monde, Tagesanzeiger, Suddeutsche Zeitung, The Asahi Shimbun, El Confidencial and many others.

LuxLeaks revelations shed light on the Luxembourgish tax regime, highly beneficial to multinational companies.

The LuxLeaks raised discussion on tax avoidance in Luxembourg and other countries.

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In Luxembourg, LuxLeaks revelations are often considered as a national trauma due to the stigma made to the country, perceived abroad as "tied to banking secrecy".

The LuxLeaks case is presented, among others, as an example of damage to the general interest revealed by whistleblowers.

The LuxLeaks scandal has highlighted the role of these tax intermediaries.

LuxLeaks stated that the files he copied were not protected and that he did not hack any system.

LuxLeaks said he had no contact with ICIJ which had disclosed the LuxLeaks documents and he did not attempt to hide what he was doing.

LuxLeaks's identity was kept secret until the trial began, as Halet signed a secret agreement with PwC forcing him to silence.

Media coverage of the LuxLeaks trial was high, as it is symbolic of the current difficulties faced by whistleblowers and their insufficient protection in Europe.