BERLIN: The anonymous source behind the Panama Papers on Friday offered a passionate explanation for the mega-leak, arguing that the corruption of the super-rich has broken capitalism and could spark revolution.

Calling himself "John Doe" -- a common legal 'placeholder name' for a person unknown -- the source offered to help authorities to bring tax cheats and other criminals to justice but voiced fears of meeting the fate of whistleblowers like Edward Snowden.

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