The scandal subsequently expanded and would take until 2005 to reach a final criminal resolution.

The scandal also took a toll on the morale and the economics of the newspaper, he said.

On any given day, the losses to each individual investor were small - which is why the scandal took so long to become visible.

If a scandal took Maternox off the market, they could go bust overnight.

The scandal was not limited to only matches being played in football leagues across Asia, but also took place on the international level.

It's also a shame this scandal will take away from all the other sports in Norway.

However it plays out, a scandal like this takes a mean toll.

The scandal has also taken on an international dimension.

But scandal, slow business and a declining stock market have taken their toll.

The scandal has already taken its toll throughout the business world.