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Police question Olmert for sixth time in corruption probe
By Jonathan Lis, Haaretz Correspondent
Tags: Ehud Olmert, corruption probe 

Police interrograted Ehud Olmert under caution for three hours on Friday as part of an investigation into suspected corruption by the prime minister. This was the sixth such investigation in several weeks.

National Fraud Squad detectives arrived at the premier's official Jerusalem residence at 10 A.M. to begin the questioning.

Police refused to comment on the subjects to be discussed, but for the first time in this series of questionings, they are expected to ask about other affairs, such as the purchase of his Cremieux Street home, as well as alleged political appointments at the Investment Center and the Small Business Authority.
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Until now, investigators have concentrated on the Olmertours and cash envelopes affairs.

Police and the prosecution believe indictments on those two affairs are possible in the next few weeks. In recent interrogations, police surprised Olmert by presenting the evidence against him, which had not been revealed in the press.

In contrast, the other suspicions involving Olmert were revealed in the press before he testified, which police believe helped him prepare.

Law enforcement officials involved in Olmert's interrogations claimed recently that the prime minister did not refute various suspicions in the interrogations and entangled himself with comments about cash from U.S. businessman Morris Talansky that was not properly reported, and plane tickets for family members.

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