U.S. "Go" to Credit Suisse

Endless pursuit of citizen tax evaders, the United States Government to investigate the bank Credit Suisse. According to AP and AFP on Friday (15/07/2011), the bank said it was notified about the investigation. However, the Credit Suisse said the investigation was part of a broader industry penyelidikian. "We are cooperating in the investigation of America in accordance with Swiss law obligations," the bank said in a statement.

In February, the U.S. cites four banker Credit Suisse to help the taxpayers hiding their money in secret accounts. At that time, Credit Suisse said it was not included in the investigation.

In recent years, American authorities pressed a few international banks to help fight against those who evade taxes. U.S. Justice Department has also targeted other Swiss banks, namely UBS.

Swiss bank threatens America with a lawsuit if it did not give details of 4450 customers suspected of evading taxes.

After years of pressure from the U.S., in June last year the Swiss parliament passed legislation allowing the country's banks to share customers' details to the American tax.

UBS end up paying a fine of 780 million U.S. dollars. However, more importantly, the new legislation that put an end to the famous Swiss bank secrecy.
Earlier this year, American authorities said they are investigating the role of the British bank HSBC is helping Indians who lived in America for tax evasion.