Goldman Sachs agrees to pay $2.9 billion in 1MDB scandal
30 October 2020 |
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Goldman's Malaysia unit pleaded guilty in a US court for violations of American bribery law. It's the largest fine ever in a US corruption case. The parent company pleaded not guilty.
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