Anti-fraud operation on Canary Islands
Published: Monday 25 May 2009 14:52 UTC
Last updated: Monday 25 May 2009 14:52 UTC
The Spanish police have arrested at least 10 local politicians and businessmen on Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands. They are suspected of corruption and fraud involving tenders. The ten include a former island administrator, councilors, civil servants and builders.The suspects were arrested during a raid by the Guardia Civil on the town hall of Arrecife, the island's capital. Raids were also carried out at a number of construction companies elsewhere on the island.
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