Former Brazilian President Lula Detained In Corruption Probe

Reuters: Brazil's ex-president Lula detained in anti-graft bust

Brazil's federal police detained former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for questioning on Friday in an investigation of a bribery and money laundering scheme that they said had financed campaigns and expenses of the ruling Workers Party.

Police said they had evidence that Lula received illicit benefits from kickbacks at state oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA in the form of payments and luxury real estate.

His detention, part of a sweeping investigation that has ensnared powerful lawmakers and business executives, tarnishes the legacy of Brazil's most powerful politician and the tactics that his left-leaning Workers' Party used to consolidate power since rising to power 13 years ago.

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