Chirac Exposed in Illegal Arms Trade Scandal

A former French minister, who is convicted of illegal arms trade, says former president Jacques Chirac and several other officials knew about the affair.

Former interior minister Charles Pasqua said on Friday that he had secret documents that would prove his claim.'

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Jacques Chirac: Former French President Charged With Embezzlement

The unprecedented move against a former French head of state was ordered by Xaviere Simeoni, a Paris magistrate.

A statement from Mr Chirac's office said he and nine others were charged with a role in awarding 21 contracts for non-existent jobs, which the former French leader denies. The statement described him as "serene".'

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