The case concerns the scam, which was launched in Nigeria in 1990. It asked foreign companies for their help in facilitating international money transfer in order to obtain a very large but unearned commission. In the case of Hong Kong's manager, who travels to Nigeria does not know what he is in a situation where the company is going to be deceived. The purpose of the case to raise the issue of ethics in the conduct of international business. Subsequent case (908M39) available. "Hide
by Paul Beamish, Jean-Louis Schaan Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 8 pages. Publication date: April 18, 2008. Prod. #: 908M38-PDF-ENG
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