An internal investigation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that its founder, Klaus Schwab, engaged in unauthorized spending, workplace misconduct, and inappropriate behavior toward female staff. Schwab is also accused of manipulating WEF research data to undermine Brexit and influence global competitiveness rankings for political purposes. The probe revealed over $1 million in questionable travel expenses and a pattern of bullying and suggestive communications. Schwab has denied all allegations, but the scandal has sparked a crisis of credibility for the WEF and raised concerns about governance and transparency in elite international organizations. The controversy has fueled broader criticism of global institutions and their influence on political and economic narratives.