In 1992, charges were brought against the former leadership. It was the largest white-collar criminal case in Norwegian history at the time.
Local politics in the city of Bergen has seen its own share of legal trouble. For instance, high-profile arrests have occurred involving city council members and local businessmen over allegations of bribery related to property rezoning. The Edgar Bergen Inheritance Controversy bergen scandal
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. In 1992, charges were brought against the former leadership