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August 26, 2009

Leading Dem. Donor Arrested on Fraud Charges
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Back in the United States, a leading Democratic donor has been arrested
and charged with seeking to defraud the financial giant Citibank. Hassan
Nemazee is accused of submitting forged documents to secure a $74
million loan. Nemazee has given at least $150,000 to the Democratic
Senatorial Campaign Committee since 2006 and supported several other
leading Democratic politicians.