In July 2000, it was announced that he was to be accused of embezzling US$571 million of government donations to one of a number of foundations under his control and then using the money to finance family investments.
En xullo acusárono formalmente de malversar 571 millóns de dólares de doazóns gobernamentais a fundacións baixo o seu control e logo usar o diñeiro para realizar investimentos persoais.