Founded in 2002 by Arif Naqvi, The Abraaj Group grew to become the largest private equity firm in the Middle East and North Africa, managing nearly $14 billion in assets at its peak. The firm's mission was to invest in and grow businesses across emerging markets in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Turkey, positioning itself as a key player in impact investing. However, in 2018, the firm collapsed following allegations from investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, of mismanaging funds within its healthcare fund. This triggered a crisis of confidence, leading to insolvency, official liquidation, and multiple international regulatory investigations and criminal charges against its senior executives for fraud and racketeering.

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