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A Chilean judge has ordered the arrest of five children and the widow of former military ruler Augusto Pinochet on charges of embezzlement.A Chilean judge has ordered the arrest of five children and the widow of former military ruler Augusto Pinochet on charges of embezzlement.
The warrants were among 23 issued as part of a corruption investigation into state funds held in US bank accounts.The warrants were among 23 issued as part of a corruption investigation into state funds held in US bank accounts.
Pinochet, who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, died in December 2006 before he could stand trial on charges of corruption and human rights abuses. Gen Pinochet, who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, died in December 2006 before he could stand trial on charges of corruption and human rights abuses.
More than 3,000 people were killed or "disappeared" during his military rule.More than 3,000 people were killed or "disappeared" during his military rule.
Pinochet's widow, Lucia Hiriart, two of his children and several of the other suspects had already been arrested, police director Arturo Herrera told AP news agency. Gen Pinochet's widow, Lucia Hiriart, two of his children and several of the other suspects had already been arrested, police director Arturo Herrera told AP news agency.
Judge Carlos Cerda said there were "solid indications" the accused had "participated in the misuse of fiscal funds".Judge Carlos Cerda said there were "solid indications" the accused had "participated in the misuse of fiscal funds".
Chilean Interior Minister Felipe Harboe said the move was a judicial decision but declined further comment.Chilean Interior Minister Felipe Harboe said the move was a judicial decision but declined further comment.