Scandal in Davos. The Management Board of the World Economic Forum initiated an investigation into the founder

The Management Board of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos decided to conduct an independent investigation regarding the allegations of financial offenses, brought to Klaus Schwab, the founder of the WeF – said the AP agency on Wednesday.

In a statement sent to the Associated Press agency, the forum stated that its management board, which includes former US Vice President AL GoreQueen of Jordan Rash and president of the European Central Bank Christine Lacard He agreed with the decision of the Risk Committee and the audit to initiate an investigation.

“Although the forum treats these allegations seriously, it emphasizes that they remain unproven and will wait for the outcome of the investigation to comment on them further” – we read in the statement.

The previous day, “Wall Street Journal” announced that the letter containing a description of the allegations was sent to the board of Wef. The diary stated that Schwabów marriage was accused of using forum funds for personal benefit. According to Swiss Info, the prosecutor claims that over the years there were abuse: The use of WEF funds for private purposes and using the real estate bought by the WEF in Geneva for exclusive private use.

For decades, the annual meeting of the forum in Davos hosted leading business managers, leaders of states, scientists, heads of international organizations, figures of culture, sports legends and celebrities – the agency reminded.

Schwab unexpectedly announced on Monday the resignation from the position of the Chairman of the Council of the WeF Foundation. (PAP)

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