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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Via AP news wire

Monaco closes corruption probe against Lebanon's caretaker prime minister for lack of evidence

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A three-year probe against Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister and his family over corruption allegations has been closed by Monaco's judicial authorities for lack of evidence, the premier's office said Friday.

Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s office said that Morgan Raymond, the deputy public prosecutor in Monaco, told the Lebanese premier's legal team that they have closed the investigation into the case that was raised by unspecified Lebanese plaintiffs on allegations of illicit enrichment and money laundering.

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