Goldman Pressing Gary Cohn to Give Up Over $10M in Pay Over 1MDB

The video discusses the 1MDB scandal involving Goldman Sachs, highlighting the bank's efforts to settle probes and hold executives accountable. Despite these efforts, challenges remain, particularly with former executives like Gary Cohn, who are reluctant to return funds. The video explores the legal options available to Goldman, such as clawbacks, and questions the effectiveness of public accountability when quiet resolutions are preferred.

What is the significance of the former president of Goldman Sachs in the context of the scandal?

Why might both sides prefer that the issue quietly goes away?