Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Investigations Articles

Anti-Corruption: World Bank Debarment of Oil & Gas Consultant

An oil and gas consultant has been debarred for three years by The World Bank after engaging in corrupt practices.

By Nicola Sharp  1 December 2022

Collusive Practices: Three Companies Settle with World Bank

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the impact of what has been agreed.

By Niall Hearty  11 January 2022

A raft of lawsuits has been filed against individuals and organisations over the huge 1MDB fraud

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli details the latest stages of Malaysia’s financial scandal.

By Niall Hearty  26 May 2021

The man with the task of managing the World Bank’s anti-corruption efforts has spelt out how he intends to go about it

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the proposals.

By Niall Hearty  20 May 2021

COVID-19 And The Sudden Rise In MDB Debarments

Financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli explains why we should not be surprised by multilateral development banks taking more punitive action.

By Azizur Rahman  14 April 2021
2 min read

Multilateral development banks have adapted their ways of working in response to the pandemic

Financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers their new approaches.

By Azizur Rahman  1 March 2021

Responding to a World Bank audit letter

Rahman Ravelli and Guidepost Solutions’ Christopher Kim detail the correct approach that companies should take if they receive a World Bank audit letter.

By Azizur Rahman  16 December 2020
2 min read

Belgrade DFC Creates Regulatory Risks for Businesses in the Balkans

Last month’s announcement that the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) opened an office in Belgrade was no doubt welcome news for the Balkan business community.  The relatively new agency, created in 2019 through a merger...

By Azizur Rahman  28 October 2020
4 min read