Argentina prosecutor wants ex-president Fernandez investigated for money laundering
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Argentina's state news agency is reporting that a federal prosecutor has asked that former President Cristina Fernandez be investigated in a money laundering probe.
Telam reported Saturday that Guillermo Marijuan made the formal request to Judge Sebastian Casanello, who is overseeing an investigation that involves a businessman with close ties to Fernandez. Under Argentine law, such a request is the precursor to charges, which must be decided on by a judge.
Calls to Casanello's office were not returned. Messages sent to Marijuan and Fernandez seeking confirmation were also not immediately returned.
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Fernandez, whose second term ended in December, has long been dogged by allegations of corruption. Earlier this week, businessman Lazaro Baez was arrested on charges that he laundered over $5 million. Baez refused to testify and remains in jail.
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