I’ve been victimised, claims girlfriend in Wolfowitz scandal

THE woman at the heart of the controversy that has embroiled World Bank president, Paul Wolfowitz, says she is a victim and was forced into a job transfer owing to their relationship.

Shaha Riza said that at no time did she report directly to Mr Wolfowitz and that he had proposed to recuse himself from any decisions involving her to avoid a potential conflict of interest.

Mr Wolfowitz is fighting for his political life after World Bank directors said they had not approved large pay raises for his girlfriend, Ms Riza.