Adnan, the Sultan, the Swami and Me;A Cautionary Tale of High-Rolling Hustlers in the International Fast Lane From: The Washington Post | Date: July 30, 1989| Author: Steven A. Martindale | Copyright 1989 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

WHEN ADNAN M. KHASHOGGI was arrested April 18 by Swiss authorities acting at the request of the United States, many people probably believed that he would be sprung by his lawyers in a few days. After all, Khashoggi was "the richest man in the world." Surely he could buy himself out of any difficulty.

He couldn't. By the time he was arrested, Khashoggi's luck had long since run out. And perhaps more important, so had much of his money. The Saudi businessman was extradited to the Unit...