Swiss to question Raul Salinas

MEXICO CITY - Switzerland's chief prosecutor has arrived in Mexico to question the imprisoned brother of the former president…

MEXICO CITY - Switzerland's chief prosecutor has arrived in Mexico to question the imprisoned brother of the former president, Mr Carlos Salinas about a multi millions dollar secret bank account in Switzerland, officials said.

The prosecutor, Ms Carla del Ponte, and Mr Valentin Roschacher, head of the Swiss anti drug police, planned to interrogate Mr Raul Salinas yesterday about the origin of $84 million in the account, said a Mexican official.

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