While criminal convictions were few, the civil settlements were massive. Jenssen and other executives had to pay millions of Norwegian kroner in damages to the bank's liquidation estate. This set a precedent for personal liability for bank executives in Norway.
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As the economy turned sour in 1987, Bergen Bank’s leadership faced a dilemma: report massive losses and face a stock price collapse, or hide the losses. They chose the latter.
To understand the scandal, one must understand the economic environment of 1980s Norway.
During World War I, Norway was experiencing economic difficulties, and the government was under pressure to manage the country's resources effectively. The Ministry of Trade and Industry, led by Minister of Trade and Industry, was responsible for overseeing the nation's trade and commerce.
The CEO of Bergen Bank, , and his inner circle presented falsified financial statements to the bank's board, shareholders, and the government Banking Inspectorate (Bankinspeksjonen). They painted a picture of a bank weathering the storm, while in reality, the ship was sinking.