The 74-year-old Norwegian, who resigned in the autumn of 2018 and has been under investigation since then, does not want to comment on the accusations of corruption.

-No, I do not know this.

I know nothing about that.

No (I do not want to stand up for an interview editor's note).

No no no.

Have a good time, he says to TV2.

Later today, the IBU, including the current Swedish chairman Olle Dahlin, will hold a digital press conference on the report.

The text is updated.