Israel orders criminal probe into Olmert

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Source: CCTV.com | 09-25-2007 10:15

Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert

In Israel the Attorney General's office has ordered police to open a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's property purchase.

Reports say Olmert is suspected of purchasing a Jerusalem flat at a price far lower than its market value, in return for helping a construction firm gain illegal building permits. Olmert denies any wrongdoing.

The Prime Minister's Office says Olmert will cooperate with the investigation to end it as quickly as possible. The findings will be presented to the Attorney General and the state prosecutor who will decide whether to continue the probe.