Here is the full statement issued by PwC in London in response to the Luxembourg Leaks published by ICIJ:
PwC takes the improper disclosure of any confidential information extremely seriously. As soon as it became aware that documents had been illegally taken from its offices in Luxembourg, PwC undertook a full investigation that quickly led to the individual who we believe took the documents. The matter was immediately reported to the relevant judicial authorities in Luxembourg whose enquiries into the matter are continuing. At the time of the disclosure of the documents, the individual had already left PwC's employment.
Since these documents were taken, PwC Luxembourg has conducted a thorough review of its security systems and processes, and continually enhances the security of its systems to match current best practice.
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