Chapter 111 The Oil-for-Food Scandal
Since the Morati family was alarmed, it was not convenient for Yonas to continue to stay in Milan. Otherwise, it would be a personal favor to be cared for by the Morati family every day. Not to mention anything else, it would be a personal favor to just send their younger generations to take them around every day. So, after visiting Armani's design room with Ivanka, Yonas took Ivanka back to Switzerland.
Ivanka was quite awkward about his identity and insisted on not entering the house. He met Jonas's family. Jonas simply decided to take her to St. Moritz to meet Ricci. St. Moritz is still a good season for skiing, and he should have a good talk with Ricci.
As for the guy Colston, he actually pulled Giovanni to Munich to pick up girls. Because of his awkward relationship with the Agnelli family, Giovanni's car was not Ferrari, but a Lamborghini owned by Volkswagen. The two of them drove the sports car coquettishly and rushed towards Munich.
Because of the Alps, they did not travel together and parted ways from Milan. Jonas followed the east shore of Lake Como, heading north, passing Chiavenna in northern Italy, then turning east, and following the valley to St. Moritz. The snow-capped mountains and glaciers along the way made Ivanka dizzy and lost in this magical natural beauty.
When he saw Jonas, Richi said the first sentence: "I thought you would come over when you come back from Africa."
Jonas said with a smile on his face: "Of course your attraction is not as good as a beauty. Let me introduce you to Ivanka Trump..."
Ritchie smiled and said, "I knew her 20 years earlier than you. When she was baptized, the arrogant Donald wanted to invite everyone in New York." Ritchie's face became much darker and she sighed and said, "That was my last time in New York."
Ivanka asked shyly: "Mr. Richie, then are you still willing to return to the United States?"
Ritchie smiled and said, "I like New York and America, but America can only be the place in my memory. Even if Bill has pardoned me, if I dare to return to the United States, they will always find other excuses to detain me. Even now, there are still people who want to deal with me."
Or because Ivanka is there too. Ricci quickly changed the subject. "How about Denise, little Ivanka?"
"You know, a woman, without her husband's arms, even if she is glorious, her life is flawed. Mr. Ritchie, since you are still in love with each other, why can't you reunite?"
Ricci smiled bitterly and looked at the snow-capped mountains outside the window. "Because she loves me, she still hates me."
Jonas thought to himself, of course he would hate you, you would change one beauty after another in Switzerland. But Denise never looked for another man. But thinking about it, he was such a bastard, and he was not qualified to attack Rich. He looked at Ivanka secretly, but was met by her eyes. Jonas felt guilty and smiled flatteringly.
Ivanka sighed: "There seems to be nothing completely perfect in the world, but it is because of the shortcomings that make people feel more touching."
Ritchie asked with a smile: "Are you lamenting your relationship with Jonas?"
Ivanka said coquettishly: "Mr. Richie, you can't laugh at me like this. Although you're right."
Ritchie smiled and said, "I learned that you were coming. I have asked someone to arrange the room. Have a good rest for a night and let Yonas take you to ski tomorrow. The ski resort here is very famous."
"But I didn't bring my ski equipment."
Ritchie smiled and said: "For us, problems that can be solved with money are never a problem."
Ivanka knew that the two of them had something to communicate, so she followed Ricci's new secretary to go to the room to settle. Ricci had always clearly understood what was happening around Yonas through Boggs, and often told Yonas about some things around him through Boggs. So Yonas was also very clear about his change of secretary.
Ritchie originally had no less than ten secret groups, each performing his own duties, this time he promoted an administrative director with many years of experience as his assistant to manage these secretaries. Cassinali took a short leave while Yonas's company had not yet entered the formal preparations. She also reported to Yonas' new boss, who of course had no objection. In fact, he was quite satisfied. This was a tried and tested talent.
Madeline, who introduced the new assistant Hispanic, met Jonas, and Madeline took back tactfully and left the space for the two of them. Madeline went out, but Ritchie didn't speak for a long time, with a hint of fatigue on her face.
Jonas said: "Mark, you don't look very good. Did you encounter something up?"
Ritchie smiled and said, "I am used to facing these complicated things, I can solve them." Thinking of Yonas' foresight and analytical skills, he asked tentatively: "Do you know the oil-for-food plan?"
Almost no one would know this. As soon as Ricci mentioned, Jonas understood why Ricci was worried. Because the United Nations oil-for-food plan started in 1996 and was implemented for eight years, it was discovered that a good plan was hopelessly corroded by borers from all aspects. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan ordered a thorough investigation of the matter, and a large number of borers were found. What embarrassed him was that even he himself had stains that could not be washed clean.
Because Annan authorized the supervision of this transaction, the Swiss company Cotna, which was also involved, was also involved in the company's son, and he was involved in a $60 million oil deal. Jonas in his previous life was watching the news, and it was impossible to understand the real dark side, but he knew that a large number of people were dismissed and even went to prison.
Yonas nodded and said, "Have Annan decided to investigate this matter thoroughly? Aren't he afraid of finding out about himself in the end?"
Ritchie laughed, very satisfied with Yonas' reaction, this is a smart man, and there is no need to give any more tips. "Yonas, you never disappointed me."
Jonas asked, "What I don't understand is, what kind of role do you play in it?"
Ritchie smiled and said, "The oil-for-food plan was originally provided to the United Nations."
Ritchie's words shocked Jonas very much. Such a big plan involves almost all the great powers, but it was proposed by Ritchie at the beginning! How can this not shock people! According to Ritchie's way of doing things, since he proposed this plan, the loopholes must have been designed from the beginning, and pulling almost everyone onto his warship is indeed a good way to protect. Unfortunately, human greed is terrible, and after the development of the situation is the best, it is not something Ritchie can control.
Yonas digested the impact that Rich said had brought to him, and then asked: "Since you proposed the plan, you must have gained a lot of benefits from the middle. While the United Nations has not yet officially established an investigation team, you should first clear yourself from the inside."
"Do you think this investigation will be able to go deeper?"
Jonas recalled that his previous life was in 2005 and 2006, and this matter had just entered a white-hot stage. It was only 2004, and it seemed that there was still a chance to operate. He nodded and said, "Even if this investigation ended in failure, there will still be the next time. It is beneficial to you as soon as possible."
"Do you think this matter can be investigated?"
Yonas nodded, "It will definitely be true. Although there is a great resistance to investigating this matter, it has greater motivation. Because more latecomers are interested in the positions of those United Nations officials and they have taken the right to do their best to prompt a thorough investigation."
"That means that this way of making money is going to give up again?!"
Jonas couldn't understand what was thinking in Ricci's mind and said, "Saddam has been captured by the US military, and what awaits him will be hanging. The new government will definitely settle the old accounts of the past. I don't think this path can continue."
Ricci smiled calmly and said, "I am not referring to Iraq. To me, Iraq is just a client. His regime change has little impact on me. Even if the new regime comes to power, I can continue to get opportunities for cooperation. What I want to say is that since the United Nations has recognized the loopholes in this plan, it will definitely put the plan aside. Unfortunately, this is actually a good plan."
Only then did Jonas understand what Richie meant. It was a pity that the channel for oil to food was closed. Jonas smiled and said, "Even if we do not follow the official approval of UN officials in the future, we can continue to operate this solution. Haven't you always done this? Your grain and oil companies in the Netherlands have been supplying food to Russia and Africa?!"
Ritchie shook his head and said, "You don't understand these. Without this banner, actual operations will be very difficult. Although the world claims to be a free trade market, it has never been free. Food is a more important strategic reserve than minerals and energy, and superpowers have always used this to control countries where food cannot be self-sufficient. You can make small fuss in the cracks. When the situation changes, embargo is the best weapon."
"I know these, but I don't know what has anything to do with the plan to exchange oil for food."
Ritchie became interested and sat upright and said, "You see, all plans need to be operated by people. Internationally, except for the United Nations, the administrative service agency, most of the services on business and economics are completed by third parties. Who is this third party? It will definitely be the object that most member states can accept, just like the Cortna company in food for oil." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!