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Daniel Abraham (Albert Denkberg) Last update - 15:41 15/05/2008 U.S. billionaire Daniel Abraham: I never gave money to Olmert By Haaretz Service Tags: corruption, Daniel Abrams  American billionaire Daniel Abraham, who was questioned by police under suspicion that he gave envelopes filled with cash to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, denied all allegations against him Thursday in an interview with Army Radio. Abraham, a philanthropist who made his fortune as founder of Slim-Fast food products, is a close friend of Olmert's and has been mentioned as a key figure in two investigations against the prime minister. Advertisement "Of course I never gave any money to Ehud Olmert. The very question is insulting to me," Abraham told Army Radio. "This is my reputation at stake and I have no reason to risk it." Abraham also told the radio station that while he was questioned by police, they confronted him with the testimony of a cab driver who says that he witnessed Abrams giving Olmert envelopes filled with money a few years ago. The billionaire stressed that he was not been questioned by police, but rather gave them testimony. He also said that he had never seen or had any personal relationship with the cab driver in question. When asked by Army Radio if he thinks there are people who are seeking to bring Olmert down, Abraham said without hesitation that it certainly seems so. Later in the interview, he added that the cab driver actually told him that he wants to bring down the government and Olmert. Abraham said he believes Olmert is "honest and one of the best prime ministers we have ever had." With regard to the key witness in the new investigation, fellow American tycoon Morris Talansky, Abraham said he does not think he knows him and that his memory on the matter is blurry. Related articles: Police quiz U.S. tycoon Sheldon Adelson as part of Olmert probe In Talansky case, Olmert's bonds with cronies beginning to crack Olmert has month to respond to report on J'lem real estate deal Bookmark to del.icio.us   Animated massacre Animated Israeli film at Cannes explores Sabra and Shatila massacre. Kowtowing to funders When papers are sponsored, can their reporting be truly independent?   1.   I didn`t give any money to Olmert either 10:54  |  Chris Linthwaite 15/05/08   2.   House-guests... 11:35  |  Esther 15/05/08   3.   I never gave money to Olmert 11:44  |  David 15/05/08   4.   Was the Cab Driver nasmed Amir Peretz ? 12:30  |  rh 15/05/08   5.   Still no evidence, another trial by innuendo and the media 13:54  |  Sherlock Holmes 15/05/08   6.   Abrahams 14:27  |  Howard 15/05/08   7.   Innocent until proven guilty 17:32  |  SA 15/05/08   8.   Ah, nu.... 17:41  |  Esther 15/05/08   9.   The Probe Isn`t What Hurt Olmert, He Did A Good Job By Himself 17:47  |  Shepherd 15/05/08   10.   Fake accusations need to stop! 17:58  |  Tali 15/05/08   11.   Anyway... 18:28  |  Esther 15/05/08   12.   Read between the lines 19:31  |  Tal 15/05/08   13.   Jewish Americans 19:56  |  Zack 15/05/08   14.   I never gave money to Olmert 23:47  |  funny funny funny 15/05/08

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