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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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| RIGGS CASE 2004 US probe into Riggs bank found Gen Pinochet held up to $8m in secret accounts there Accounts alleged to have been opened in names of his widow, children and associatesFurther investigations found former ruler held some $27m in foreign accountsGen Pinochet charged with tax evasion and using false passports to open accounts abroadHis lawyers say fortune gained legally through savings, donations and accrued interest | |
| Other suspects include Gen Pinochet's former personal secretary, Monica Ananias, and his lawyer Gustavo Collao. | |
| At least three retired army generals - Jorge Ballerino, Guillermo Garin and Hector Letelier - were also indicted. | |
| 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". |
| The judge is investigating a case in which Gen Pinochet allegedly hid more than $25 million with the help of Washington-based Riggs bank. | |
| Chilean Interior Minister Felipe Harboe said the arrest order was a judicial decision but declined further comment. |