Payment to Goldman's Leissner Said to Be Under Review

The transcript discusses the 1MDB scandal involving a Malaysian sovereign fund and Goldman Sachs. It highlights the disappearance of billions of dollars, leading to investigations by the DOJ and authorities in Singapore, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. The role of Goldman Sachs in bond sales and potential embezzlement is scrutinized. The scandal's political implications reach the Malaysian Prime Minister, with ongoing investigations to uncover any wrongdoing.

What was the primary purpose of the 1MDB fund set up by the Malaysian government?

• To support local businesses

• To fund infrastructure projects

• To invest in foreign markets

• To raise money for government expenses

Who was leading Goldman Sachs in Southeast Asia during the 1MDB bond sales?

• Gary Cohn

• David Solomon

• Tim Leissner

• Lloyd Blankfein

What was the nature of the suspicious transaction involving Tim Leissner?

• A loan from a Malaysian bank

• A purchase of real estate

• A payment from a former 1MDB employee

• A donation to a charity

Which countries are involved in investigating the 1MDB scandal?

• China, Japan, South Korea

• United States, Singapore, Switzerland

• United Kingdom, Australia, Canada

• Germany, France, Italy

What are the two main focuses of the ongoing investigation into the 1MDB scandal?

• Tracking the missing funds and examining Goldman's involvement

• Identifying the fund's investors and auditing its accounts

• Reviewing the fund's legal documents and interviewing witnesses

• Analyzing the fund's market performance and assessing its risks