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Petrobras scandal: Police seek to question ex-president Lula
Source: BBC
Petrobras scandal: Police seek to question ex-president Lula
11 September 2015 Latin America & Caribbean
Brazilian police have sought permission from the Supreme Court to question ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over the Petrobras corruption scandal.
Police say there is no proof Mr Lula was involved but want to determine if he obtained advantages for himself or his party under the scheme.
Mr Lula has said he is yet to receive any requests from police.
Prosecutors allege firms paid corrupt officials to secure lucrative contracts with the state-owned oil giant.
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11 September 2015 Latin America & Caribbean
Brazilian police have sought permission from the Supreme Court to question ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over the Petrobras corruption scandal.
Police say there is no proof Mr Lula was involved but want to determine if he obtained advantages for himself or his party under the scheme.
Mr Lula has said he is yet to receive any requests from police.
Prosecutors allege firms paid corrupt officials to secure lucrative contracts with the state-owned oil giant.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34227307
