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Israeli police to question Olmert on corruption
18 May 2008 14:53:04 GMT
 Source: Reuters
JERUSALEM, May 18 (Reuters) - Israeli police plan to question Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for a second time, a spokesman said on Sunday, as part of a bribery investigation that could force him from office.

"The official request has been handed over to the prime minister's lawyers and we are waiting for a response regarding the time and place for questioning," police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.

Olmert's office had no immediate comment.

Police first questioned Olmert about money he received from New York financier Morris Talansky on May 2. Investigators have since raided offices at Jerusalem's city hall and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour, both of which Olmert has headed.

Olmert admitted earlier this month that he took cash from an American businessman but has denied any wrongdoing, saying the money was used for campaign funding. Olmert said he would resign if indicted.

Olmert, who once described himself as "indestructible", has survived several earlier corruption investigations. (Writing by Ari Rabinovitch; Editing by Sami Aboudi)


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