| In oil-rich North Africa, the Libyan Investment Authority brings this to mind once again in the form of a claim that global investment bank Goldman Sachs abused the financial illiteracy of Libyan officials during Colonel Gadaffi’s regime in order to attract investment of almost £800 million.
As a result of this claim, Libya’s vast sovereign wealth fund which was established in 2006 in order to invest oil revenues after sanctions on the nation were lifted, has commenced a High Court battle in Britain against Goldman Sachs, alleging that Libyan officials were provided with luxurious parties, girls and luxury trips in order to encourage them to invest a sum close to £800 million with the bank...............................................Full Article: Source
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