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del.icio.us Digg It!  new Last update - 18:30 30/12/2007 Comptroller aides: Bank Leumi case against Olmert still open By Zvi Zrahiya, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Ehud Olmert, Moshe Lador  Charges could still be filed against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in the Bank Leumi affair, despite the recommendation of the police to close the case, sources in the State Comptroller's Office said Sunday. The sources said that the police recommendation is "not the final word," and that new State Prosecutor Moshe Lador will need to give his opinion on legal matters that weren't addressed in the police investigation. Olmert is suspected of having interfered in the privatization of the bank in order to benefit a friend. The sources said that "it can be assumed that Lador won't only see the investigative side, but the bigger picture." Advertisement There have been cases in the past where police recommended a case be closed, claiming an insufficient evidentiary basis for an indictment, but the State Prosecution decided otherwise after its own examination. State Comptroller officials are also awaiting examinations by the police and the prosecution of Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss' findings on another case implicating Olmert. The findings pertain to a grant awarded to the Dimona Silica Industries by the Industry and Trade Ministry's Investment Center, while Olmert was minister. The factory is represented by Uri Messer, an attorney and former business partner of Olmert. Another report compiled by the state comptroller and awaiting decision by the police and Attorney General Menachem Mazuz has to do with suspicions of political appointments made by Olmert in the Small Business Authority, also during his tenure as Industry and Trade Minister. The State Comptroller's Office also transferred findings to the attorney general regarding suspicions Olmert received a bribe in connection with the acquisition of a home on Cremieux Street in Jerusalem. Related articles: Police question PM's associate Messer in corruption probe State: Leumi-Olmert file still open Lador will not recuse himself in Bank Leumi affair AG opposes moves to postpone criminal probes against Olmert Bookmark to del.icio.us Au revoir Assad Sarkozy says he'll cut ties with Syria over the Lebanon presidential crisis. Women march on Women in Black marks its 20th year, but the occupation continues.   1.   All these investigations are BS as Olmert is still in Power 18:31  |  Kipperraes 30/12/07   2.   will olmert, don of the kosher nostra face justice? 19:13  |  ? 30/12/07   3.   Plea Bargain To Etrog Olmert ? 04:14  |  Joseph E . 31/12/07

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