> Elmer told the Swiss paper he would hand over two compact discs containing the names and account details of around 2,000 bank clients -- including prominent business people, artists and around 40 politicians -- who have parked their money offshore.

Interesting that this guy has chosen a public venue to turn over the data. There must be some value in making it publicly known that Wikileaks has the data and that he's already given it to them. It could also be a way of applying pressure to both Wikileaks and the media to not bury the story. If the public knows the data is out there they'll expect to see some follow up.

lets see someone do something with this information now...

one can bet money on all the information being swept under the rug

&gt; Elmer told the Swiss paper he would hand over two compact discs containing the names and account details of around 2,000 bank clients -- including prominent business people, artists and around 40 politicians -- who have parked their money offshore.

Interesting that this guy has chosen a public venue to turn over the data. There must be some value in making it publicly known that Wikileaks has the data and that he's already given it to them. It could also be a way of applying pressure to both Wikileaks and the media to not bury the story. If the public knows the data is out there they'll expect to see some follow up.

Wikileaks vs. the Banks: Swiss bank whistleblower to turn over new data to Wikileaks at London press conference Monday