I became convinced by France, Russia, and Germany's vigorous campaihn against going into Iraq that they were terrified of what might be revealed by scutiny of Iraqi dosuments following the fall of Saddam. I admit that at the time, they were mostly concerned about evidence that would prove their complicity in covertly aiding Saddam's WMD programs, but financial corruption, especially in the OFF program was likely.
I remain convinced that F, R&G's stonewalling gave Saddam time to move WMD stockpiles out of the country and that their trail will eventually be found. I am also convinced that any evidence of that F, R&G's complicity in Saddams WMD programs will be kept from view with the acquiescence of the USA (too hot to handle, let bygones be bygones, new tone, etc.).
I would be both surprised and pleased if the OFF scandall story blows up on them, but it may, because the Iraqis were so abused by the program (spoinled food, outdated medicines, Saddam kickbacks, etc.) and they are really PO'd. I hope heads roll over this outrage. In my dreams, this scandall will take Kofi and teh UN down.