...Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus..., 70, who tried to set up his own political party in 2007, did not respond directly to the finance minister's comments... A Norwegian television documentary last year said Grameen, led by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus, had for tax purposes SHIFTED FUNDS provided by Norway's aid agency in the 1990s from one legal entity to another. The documentary sparked criticism in Bangladesh and abroad of Yunus, whose bank has provided some $10 billion in small loans to individuals, mainly women, to fund businesses and help them escape poverty... The allegations came at a time when microlending faced political hostility in several developing countries including India, where politicians have accused the bankers of profiteering from the poor. In January, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused Yunus of resorting to a "trick" to avoid paying taxes.Another Nobel Peace Prize winner involved in a scam? What were the *odds*?!?
Hey sunkenciv - they get their rewards. It would be interesting to do a track back to see what the winners personal philosphy and values are...